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Wayanad is one of the districts in Kerala that has been able
to retain its pristine nature. Hidden away in the hills of
this land are some of the oldest tribes, as yet untouched
by civilisation. Wayanad is known for its picturesque mist
clad hill stations, sprawling spice plantations, luxuriant
forests and rich cultural traditions. The leading tourist
centres of south india like Ooty, Mysore, coorg, Kozhikode
(Calicut), and Kannur are around this region.
Area - 2132 sq. Km
Population - 671,195
Access
Air - nearest airport Kozhikode (Calicut)
(80 kms)
Rail - nearest railway station : Kozhikode
(Calicut).
Road - well connected by road from Kozhikode
(Calicut), Kannur, Ooty and Mysore.
Places to Visit
Sulthan
bathery - Edakkal caves - 12 km from sulthan bathery
: The two caves are located at a height of 1000 m on Ambukutty
mala near Ambalavayal. The new stone age pictorial writings
on the walls of these natural caves at Deakkal are evidence
of the civilisation that existed in these regions in prehistoric
times. The caves can be accessed only by a 1 km trekking trail
from Edakkal.
Wayanad wildlife sanctuary - Established
in 1973, the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary is contiguous to the
protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka
on the northeast and Madumalai of Tamil Nadu on the southeast.
Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of
the Nilgiri biosphere reserve, which has been established
with the specific objective of conserving the biological heritage
of the region. The sanctuary is very rich in flora and fauna.
Mananthavady
Kuruvadweep - 17 kms east of mananthavady / 45 km
northwest of sulthan bathery : this 950 acre, uninhabited
island on the eastward bound kabani river is an ideal picnic
spot. The wooded stretch of land is home to rare species of
birds, orchids and herbs.
Thirunelly temple - 32 km northeast of mananthavady:
surrounded by kambamala, karimala and varadiga, the thirunelly
temple is a marvel temple architecture. The shrine is shielded
with 30 granite columns and the ground is paved with huge
square pieces of granite. The crystal clear waters of the
papanasini river running downhill add to the enchantment of
the place.
Other Attractions in Wayanad :
» Kanthanpara waterfalls : 6 kms east
of meppadi
» Meenmutty waterfalls : 12 kms east
of meppadi
» Jain temple at sulthan bathery.
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