अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is the elevation of Thamarassery Churam?
Thamarassery Churam is situated at an elevation of 700 metres (2,296 feet) above sea level in the Western Ghats of Kerala.
How many hairpin bends are there on Thamarassery Churam?
There are exactly 9 numbered, tightly engineered hairpin switchbacks (*onpatham valavu*) on Thamarassery Churam.
What is the legend of the Chain Tree at Lakkidi?
The Chain Tree enshrines the spirit of Karinthandan, a Paniya tribal chieftain who guided British engineers through the pass and was allegedly killed so they could claim credit for discovering the route.
What major regions are linked by Thamarassery Churam?
The pass connects Kozhikode and the Malabar coast (via Adivaram) with the high-altitude district of Wayanad (Lakkidi and Kalpetta).
What highway passes through Thamarassery Churam?
National Highway 766 (NH766), connecting Kozhikode with Kollegal via Mysore, traverses Thamarassery Churam.