Wayanad - Kerala

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Wayanad located at a height of 700 to 2100 metres above the sea level. It is properly a hilly area and has the largest concentration of tribals in the state of Kerala. The road going up from Kozhikode to the Wayanad plateau is easily one with the best views.

The area has the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, built for the conservation of the biological heritage of the region. In addition to the sanctuary, Boy's Town in Wayanad has a herbal garden, a nature care centre and a sericulture unit. The Indo-Danish project for the promotion of herbal gardening is based at Boy's Town.

One of the major attractions is Mananthavady, located near to Wayanad is the tomb of the lion of Kerala, Veera Pazhassi Raja, who organised the Mapilla uprising against the British East India Company. Nearby is the Pulpally cave, where Pazhassi hid till he was captured by the British.

On the slopes of Vellarimala is the Glass Temple of Kottamunda, a Jain temple. The important feature of the temple are the mirrors on the walls which reflect the images of icons in the temple's sanctum sanctorum. Thirunelly Temple, a marvel of architecture. There are 30 granite columns around the shrine and Papanasini river.

The other picturesque spot in Wayanad are the two Edakkal Caves on Ambukutty Mala near Ambalavayal. These caves offer the New Stone Age pictorial writings on the walls. To reach the caves, however, a short trek has to be undertaken. The Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad and popular for trekking.

While in Wayanad, you must visit Lakkidi, established at a height of 700 m above sea level. The place has meandering streams and green forests and is a hill station with pleasurable winding roads.

The Pookat Lake at Wayanad is a natural fresh water lake encloses an aquarium with a large variety of fish. There is a park for children, shopping centre and boating facilities available.








How to reach Wayanad

By Air: The nearest airport is at Kozhikode, Calicut and is at a main distance of around 100 kilometers from Wayanad.

By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Calicut and is about 110 km distance from this place. Wayanad is well connected by a wide network of railway which are run ragularly.

By Road:Wayanad having well network of roads and this place can be easily accessed from anywhere in Kerala and other states.