Kottamunda is located on the slope of Vellarimala, 20 km from
Kalpetta, the headquarters of
Wayanad District. The place is renowned for the Glass Temple of Parshwanatha Swami, the third
Teerthankar of the Jain Faith.
To reach this place, Calicut Airport is the nearest airport. The closest railhead is Kozhikode Railway Station. Local attractions include Banasura Sagar Dam near Padinharathara and Meenmutty Waterfalls.