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Mananthavady town has a very confusing maze-like layout. It is only 6-km² area but the little town is extremely confusing even to those who have visited the place several times. In the evening traffic it is very unpleasant to walk as sidewalks are extremely crowded and the maze doesn't give a clue. But early morning walk can show you that the town is built in the shape of an enormous digit '8'. The bigger circle of the digit eight encircles the Latin Church Hill and the smaller circle encircles the Government Offices Hill. There is a Gandhi statue on the meeting point of the two circles in the digit '8'.
Scenic place with school and mosque.
Church, river, bridge, scenic paddy fields.
Kuruva islands
950 acres of ever-green forest on the tributaries of east flowing river Kabini, is an ideal picnic spot, far away from the disturbances of city life. The island is uninhabited. Rare species of birds, orchids, and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom. As a precaution do not stay on this island after dusk. The island is sometimes closed for entry depending on whether the water level is dangerously close to flooding. Hence, in the rainy season, it is best to call up the authorities beforehand to enquire whether it is open.
This church is on a hilltop in the exact middle of Mananthavady town. Unfortunately the ancient church is now 'renovated' into a concrete building.
Durgah, church, scenic spot.
Scenic paddy fields, river.