Wayanad
Travel
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.
