Forest shrine

Much of Wayanad is forest land, and till recently, tribals were a major part of its population. There still remain some tribal pockets deep inside the forests, though most of them have converted to modern ways of living. Their comfort level with forest and nature, however, continues to be their strongest point, and their knowledge of the jungle has led to many of them being employed by the forest department.
Conversations with these locals can lead to interesting outcomes, such as walking into the jungle and visiting an ancient forest shrine, or getting to see some animal up close in its natural habitat. One such forest shrine is located on the bank of the river opposite the Kuruva Island. It is a simple shrine built with bamboo, and is only opened for prayers on specific days. It occupies a small clearing in the forest and is incredibly peaceful and serene.
Additional information: It is highly recommended to enter the forest with a forest dept official or one of the local guides. It is inadvisable to explore this region alone.