Mangala Devi Temple

The ancient temple of Mangala Devi is hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above sea level. The temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. Visitors are allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival day held during the month of April / May. The peak commands a panoramic view of the eastern slopes of the ghats and some hill villages of Tamil Nadu.

Permission to visit the area can be obtained from the Wildlife Warden, Thekkady. Ph: +91 4869 322027

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Kottayam 107 km; Theni (Tamilnadu), about 63 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 142 km

Where to Stay

Hotel

Summit Hampton Hotel, Thekkady

Thamarakandom Road, Near Pepper Vine Hotel
Near Thekkady Bypass Road
4869-224305 224306
8388877888, 9544298434

Approximate Distance: 5.4 KM

Hotel

Coffee Inn

Lake Road
Thekkady
4869-222763
8281658763,

Approximate Distance: 5.7 KM

Homestay

Pepper County

Kizhakkethalackal, 1st Mile, Attappallam
4869-222064
9447278216

Approximate Distance: 7.22 KM

Homestay

Philip Mary Homestay

Kizhakkemuri House
Attappallam P. O., Kumily
9447235234, 7594826005

Approximate Distance: 7.87 KM

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Location

Latitude: 9.598042, Longitude: 77.221084

Geographical Information

Altitude: 1337 m Above sea level