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| Wayanad
- Attractions
Wayanad— a land
blessed with mist and greenery,
the paradise of hill stations,
brooks and breeze— beckons you
to explore the nature’s abundant
treasures deposited in its lap.
Located at a unique geographic
position with altitudes ranging
between 700 to 2100 metres, what
makes this part of the world enchantingly
attractive is its idyllic nature
and salubrious climate. Wayanad’s
proximity with Ooty and Mysore,
the two widely sought-after tourist
destinations in south India, makes
it still fascinating. The sprawling
hills and endless paddy fields
of Wayanad are surely a feast
for your eyes.
Nilgiris (Tamil
Nadu ) and Mysore (Karnataka)
on the east, Coorg (Karnataka)
on the north and Kannur, Malappuram
and Kozhikkode districts on the
west are the boundaries of Wayanad.
Vellarimala, Banasura, Brahmagiri,
Chembra, etc. are some of the
major peaks ranging from 1500
to 2100 metres high. You can see
bonnet monkeys, loris, mongooses,
jungle cats, squirrels, jackals,
hares, etc. in the forests. Wayanad
has the distinction of accommodating
the largest tribal population
of Kerala. Their art forms include
Vattakali and Koodiyattam, Gadhika,
Kolkali and Nellukuthu pattu are
prevalent here.
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Soochippara waterfalls
are really a treasure
of nature. Alight
from your drive
& take a one
Km. walk through
the dense equatorial
forest of Wayanad.
You will discover
nature at its thundering
best. Soochippara
is a three
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powerful waterfall. The cliff
face here is ideal for rock-climbing,
but for true professionals
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Pookote Lake set in a
beautiful valley and surrounded
by evergreen forests and
wooded hills, is one of
Wayanad’s beautiful lakes.
This fresh water natural
lake near Lakkidi is just
a short distance off the
National Highway 212.
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Avail boating facilities, children’s
park, shop for souvenirs and spices,
and visit a fresh water aquarium. |
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950 Acres of lush green
forest on the tributaries
of Kabini river is an
ideal picnic spot. The
island is uninhabited.
This isolated area is
a paradise with birds
of myriad hues and colours.
An ideal site for camping.
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A tree on which it
is believed rests the
soul of an Adivasi (Tribesman)
killed by a British
Engineer to get the
credit of finding out
the way through the
Ghats. The Adivasi had
showed him the path
through the Ghats. The
soul of the
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Adivasi
started disturbing the passengers
and a priest tied the evil soul
to the Banyan Tree with an iron
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The memorial of the
'Lion of Kerala' - Veera
Pazhassi Raja - who
organised the guerilla
warfare against the
British East India Company,
is situated at Mananthavady.
The Pulpally cave is
where Pazhassi took
refuge till he
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| Muthanga
Wild life Sanctuary |
The Muthanga Wildlife
Sanctuary is contiguous
to the protected area
network of Nagarhole
and Bandipur of Karnataka
on the northeast and
Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu
on the southeast. Rich
in bio-diversity, the
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sanctuary
is an integral part of the Nilgiri
Biosphere Reserve. various species
of deer, monkeys, birds and other
animals are also found here. The
flora and fauna growing here are
typical of the South Indian moist
deciduous forests and West Coast
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The Edakkal cave in
the Ambukuthy mountain
located 28 kilometres
from Kalpetta, is not
a cave in the real sense.
It is a fissure made
by a corner of rock
splitting off from the
main body due to some
natural causes. The
rock wall
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contains
some interesting carvings, which
represent human and animal figures
and objects of human use and symbols.
These carvings speak of a highly
civilized people of pre-historic
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| Tholpetty
Wildlife Sanctuary |
This is another popular
wildlife sanctuary in
Wayanad. Camping out
at night in the watch
tower in this sanctuary
is a memorable lifetime
experience for any adventure
sports loving person.
As the watch tower is
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just
above the lake, the only source
of water to all animals, all sorts
of animals come here to drink
water at night. |
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A thundering triple-decker
fall at the end of a
trek that takes you
through the beautiful
and bountiful forests
of Wayanad. You hold
your breath in awe of
the thundering beauty
of the waterfall.
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The trail of Pakshipathalam
is a enthralling trekking
experience. A 9-kilometer
walk along winding paths
through dense evergreen
forests over 3 hills.
The destination is a grotto
of caves; created by nature
a million years
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nearly 12 kms long. |
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