Located to the south of Thirunelly Temple is the Panchathirtha, a holy pond believed to be the meeting point of five tirthas or rivers- Sankha, Chakra, Badma, Gatha and Sreepaada, and hence its name.
Island entry fee: Rs 10 per person, Rs 30 for still camera & Rs 100 for video. Boat fee: Rs 10 per person Raft ticket (for crossing between dweeps): Rs 5 per person. Tree top hut rent: Rs 750 maximum 3 persons for 24 hours. Guide Fee: Rs 100, Vehicle parking fee: Rs 10. Bamboo rafting: Rs 300 per 6 persons for 30 minutes.
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Papanashini River is believed to wash away all worldly sins of all mortals, and thus draws a huge crowd to it. Special permission has to be obtained from Forest Department to go to Pakshipathalam. Contact: Wildlife Warden (Sultan Bathery) Phone: 04936-220454