Nambikulam Hill Top

Nambikkulam, also known as Thuruthmala/Kattulamala is a hill spread across Kottoor and Koorachund panchayats of Kozhikode district. With an altitude more than 600m, Nambikulam is one of the highest hills in Kozhikode district. This hill forms a part of the hill range that separates Kozhikode plain from Wayanadu plateau. Area is part of global biodiversity hotspot - Western Ghats and harbours many unique wild animals including Dusky Palm squirrel, Rufous babbler, Glad eye bush brown butterfly, etc. Presence of Grey Jungle fowl, Rock agama, wild pig, bonnet macaque, porcupine, civet, slender loris, barking deer etc. are also reported from this region. People can reach the hilltop from Ballussery - Kootalida side through Paathipara road, while those who come from Koorachund can reach the top by Erapanthod-Kattulamala road. Erappanthod - Kattulamala road is the easiest and the best.