Thamarassery Churam, Vythiri

attraction

About Thamarassery Churam

Thamarassery Churam is a mountain pass in Kerala,India across the Western Ghats. "Churam" is the Malayalam word for mountain pass. Hence, it is more prominently called Thamarassery Churam.

History

The British used to transport spices from Wayanad to Beypore Port, Kozhikode via the Kuttiadi route. Between 1700 to 1750, they searched for a new route which could reduce the distance. For which, they sought the help of Karinthandan Moopan (chief), a tribal leader from the Paniya tribe in Wayanad. The route via the Thamarassery ghat was found with the help of Karinthandan. He was later shot to death. The mysterious chain tree is situated about 58 km from this ghat.

Thamarassery Churam is located in City of Vythiri state of Kerala which has other variety of things to explore

Please enter the below details for us to contact you

+91
*indicates required field