Pallikkunnu Church - History, Timings & Entry Fee

At a distance of 10 km from Kalpetta and 35 km from Sulthan Bathery, Pallikkunnu Church is a Latin Catholic Church situated at Meenangadi in Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a famous pilgrim center in north Kerala and also one of the popular religious places to visit in Wayanad.

Popularly known as ' Our Lady of Lourdes ' Church, Pallikkunnu Church was dedicated to Lourdes Matha. It was established by a French priest Fr. Jefreno in 1908 in European style. The church has a mesmerizing green surroundings and the calmness and serenity of the surroundings coupled with its peculiar architecture adds to its charm. An interesting aspect of this church is that it has several rituals and practices similar to those prevalent in Hindu temples.

The annual festival of the church is celebrated for 3 days starting from 10th February every year and it draws large number of devotees from other parts of Kerala, as well as outside.

Timings: 7 AM - 7 PM