A city within the scenic locales of Wayanad, Sultan Bathery is as old as the hill station
itself. With a recorded history from 10th century, this quaint tourist city is believed to
be much older! Tucked away alongside the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, this city at an
elevation of 1,000m is also the largest city in Wayanad.
Surrounded by impressive cliffs, dotted with untouched vegetation, adorned with picturesque
meadows, and other scenic natural marvels, this city has become a much sought after
destination among the visitors. With abundant options for travel packages in Kerala and
Kerala tour packages, the city enjoys a pleasant climate, and proves to be an extremely
wonderful holiday destination in the entire of Kerala. Previously known as Ganapathyvattam,
this city was named after Tipu Sultan; the great ruler of Mysore, invaded this region. After
invasion, the ruler used a temple within this city as his battery (a storage for artilleries
and ammunitions). Since then, the city got its name Sulthan Battery, which later became
Sulthan Bathery.
1. By Road:
Located within the beautiful locales of Wayanad, this pictorial city enjoys a well-laid road network with the rest of Kerala. Visitors planning to reach Sulthan Bathery by road, can embark on their journey from across a multiple cities and towns in and around Kerala. Calicut, Mysore, Nilambur, Bangalore, and Ooty are some of the best connected destinations to reach Sulthan Bathery by road.
2. By Train:
Calicut Railway Station at a distance of 98km, serves as the nearest railway station to reach Sulthan Bathery by train. Upon reaching the train station, visitors can hire private cabs or board the state-run or local buses to reach Sulthan Bathery by road.
3. By Air:
Kozhikode International Airport is the nearest airport to reach Sulthan Bathery by air. Located at a distance of 69km from the tourist town, the airport has an access to private buses, state-run buses, and local taxis to reach Sulthan Bathery by road.
Winter (October – March) – Best Time:
Sulthan Bathery usually welcomes winter with the beginning of October which continues till the end of March. Temperature remains significantly low within this period. This makes it ideal for the visitors to enjoy the pristine beauty of Sulthan Bathery, and to explore its nearby tourist attractions and places to visit.
Summer (June – September) – Good Time:
As monsoon begins in Sulthan Bathery, the city experiences seasonal downpours. With this period, the city starts growing into a heart-warming spot with lush greeneries everywhere. Whether you are a leisure seeker, nature lover, honeymooner, backpacker, or a casual traveller, you would surely fall in love with this gorgeous city during the monsoon.
Monsoon (March – June) – Average Time:
Summer in Sulthan Bathery usually begins in March and lasts till June. Within these few months, temperature starts rising and can reach up to a maximum of 37 degrees. However, the towering height of the city makes it easier for outsiders to get acclimatised to the summers in Sulthan Bathery.
Jain Temple:
A 13th century site, Jain Temple is among the major landmarks in Sulthan Bathery. It was in this religious site, where Tipu Sultan stored his arms and ammunitions, and thus the city got its name Sulthan Battery, which later became Sulthan Bathery.
dakkal Caves:
Edakkal Caves is a set of two ancient caves that testifies the existence of human civilization from the Neolithic Age (5,000 – 1,000 BC). Some of the paintings found in these caves date back to Indus Valley Civilization. The caves are also believed to have strong essence of Harappan Civilization.
Chethalayam Falls:
Located around 12km from the main city, the magical Chethalayam Falls in Western Ghats is a visual treat for the visitors. Though among the smallest waterfalls in Kerala, it serves as wonderful escapade to leisure seekers, nature lovers, and thrill seekers.
Kalpetta:
Canopied with evergreen coffee plantations, Kalpetta is a pictorial town at an elevation of 782m. Located around 25km from Sulthan Bathery, this bucolic town is known for its sleepy ambience and an array of tourist spots.
Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS):
This research centre serves as a befitting place to learn and know more about agriculture. A part of the Kerala Agriculture University, RARS is a research centre for spice, paddy, variety of fruits, and a range of exotic flowers.
Ambalavayal Heritage Museum:
The Wayanad Heritage Museum or Ambalavayal Heritage Museum is around 11km away from Sulthan Bathery. With a wide range of collection from 2nd century, this museum also boasts of antique collections that includes relics of ancient wars, tiger hunts, cow bells, and other tribal artefacts.
Bathery Juma Masjid:
The largest mosque in Sulthan Bathery, this Islamic religious centre is located within a close hand to the city’s main bus stand. A prominent religious landmark, it can accommodate around 1000 worshippers at once.
Thovarimala:
This is one of the most desired spot for the thrill seekers! Though considered as a heritage site for Stone Age pictorial writings, it offers enthralling trekking trails.
