Elapeedika
Elapeedika is a village in the southwestern state of Kerala, India. Elapeedika is situated around 1000 m above sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains and is a hill station. The name Elapeedika is derived from the words Elam(i.e., Cardamom) and Peedika(i.e., Shop) There was a lot of cardamom plantation in the olden times. Pazhassiraja's force and East India Company had fought a battle in the 18th century at the Periya pass in Elapeedika. Elapeedika is situated on the Iritty Taluk in Kannur District and is the highest place in the district. The nearest major railway stations are at Tellicherry and Kannur (approximately 50 kilometres by road). The nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, which is 20 kilometres away.
Location
Elapeedika is situated near Poolakutty at Nedumpoil in Iritty, Kannur district, Kerala state, India. It is the highest place in Kannur District[1] and most beautiful. One can see the whole area of Kannur district and Arabian Sea from here
It has a Roman Catholic church dedicated to St Sebastian.[2]
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References
- ↑ "About Kannur City Travel Guide-Tourist Places Info-Kerala". Retrieved 25 November 2012.
The highest place in the district is Elapeedika (2,500 - 3,200 ft.)
- ↑ "St Sebastian's Church". Churches in India.com. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
Malayampadi PO Kelakam Kannur Kerala 670674