One of the best tourist destinations in Kozhikode district .It's a good spot for those who seek new places. Please try to keep away the plastic wastes from here

Nambikulam, also known as Thuruthmala/Kattulamala is a hill spread across Kottoor and Koorachund panchayaths of Kozhikode district. With an altitude more than 600 mts MSL, Nambikulam is one of the highest hills in Kozhikode district. This hill forms a part of the hill range that separate Kozhikode plain from Wayanadu plateau. Area is part of global biodiversity hotspot- Western Ghats and harbours many unique wild animals including Dusky Palm squirrel(a palm squirrel which do not have stripes on it's body), Rufous babbler (a bird endemic to Western Ghats region), Glad eye bush brown butterfly, etc. Presence of Grey Jungle fowl(കാട്ടുകോഴി), Rock agama(പാറ ഓന്ത് Psamophillus spps), wild pig(കാട്ടുപന്നി), bonnet macaque (നാടൻ കുരങ്ങ്), porcupine (മുള്ളൻപന്നി ), civet (വെരുക് ), slender loris (കുട്ടി തേവാങ്ക്), barking deer(കാട്ടാട്) etc. are also reported from this region. Nambikulam holds lush green vegetation and is mainly deciduous in nature. Grasslands and Ochlandra reeds (ഈറ്റ ) form the top and rocky regions of the hill. Xylia (Irool ഇരുൾ), Garcinia( Kudapuli കുടംപുളി) etc.are some of the common trees in the hill. Though not connected, the hill is near Malabar Wildlife sanctuary and act as satellite habitat for many animals inside the sanctuary (Hornbills from sanctuary visit this area during some parts of the year). Kiliykalthode (കിളിയക്കൽ) and Erappanthode (എരപ്പാൻ) are the two main streams originating from this hill. People can reach the hill top from Ballussery -Kootalida side through Paathipara road, while for those who come from Koorachund can reach the top by Erapanthod-Kattulamala road. Erappanthod - Kattulamala road is the easiest and the best. According to myth, valley region of Nambikulam hill was the top rice producing area in Malabar but once a farmer due to greed and impatience, harvested rice grain before they ripened and this made the goddess of rice cultivation angry and she left Nambikulam and went to other side of the hill i.e Wayanad. Myth also says that, that's how Wayanad or the Wayal Nadu( paddy field country) become prosperous in rice cultivation. Nambikulam is also said to have an ancient pond which never used to get dry. Earlier, there was a police wireless station and outpost here but due to lightning hazards the outpost was removed. There is a Kurisadi on the top. Peruvannamuzhi reservoir, Kakkayam hills, Kinaloor- Kootalida- town, etc. can be seen from the hill top.

Nambikulam a hidden gem in plain sight. Awesome hilltop for a great retreat. 45 km from Kozhikode airport. You get a view of the Arabian Sea & and the Western Ghats from the same place. It’s a family friendly weekend getaway.

Best off-road experience ever... Two view points are there .

Excellent off road destination.good view point on top

Sweetest place to visit. For the people's who need an adventure one day trip 😎

Good Place to spend time

Don't expect more,time wasted

Good off road treking experience

Superb off-road experience.. super view and climate .. specialy complete view in kootalida town

Beautiful destination that's worth the trek to the hill top. You'll see clouds hovering nearby. Other hills around the place along with the mist make the place a must visit destination in kozhikode. You can park your vehicle where the road becomes muddy/full of stones and then start walking upwards. You may need to carry some water and food also.