Mananthavady is a municipality and taluk in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. Etymology The popular view on the etymology is that the word is derived from "Maane Eytha Vady" (English: "The place where an arrow was shot at the deer"). This view is strengthened by the existence of a place called Ambukuthy, literally "the location where the arrow pierced", on the outskirts of the town. Transportation The Thalassery–Bavali Road passes through Mananthavady and is the town's main road, allowing connection to Mysore, Karnataka. The road to Mysore through Nagarhole National Park has been declared a National Highway by the central government; it is parallel to the Kabini River, night travel in this road is regulated so that the road is closed from 6PM to 6AM. The highway goes from Kainatty (at the junction of NH 212[766]) to Mysore via Bavali, Jayapura. Another road permits access to Gonikoppal, Kodagu district, away via Kartikulam, Tholpetty forest, Kutta and Ponnampet. Climate See also Kattikkulam Thirunelly Boys Town, Mananthavady Thalappuzha, Wayanad Palchuram References External links Cities and towns in Wayanad district Mananthavady Area