12 Best Places to Visit in Wayanad Lakkidi view point Thamarassery Churam ( Wayanad Ghat Road) Thirunelli Temple Chembra Peak So...
12 Best Places to Visit in Wayanad
- Lakkidi view point
- Thamarassery Churam ( Wayanad Ghat Road)
- Thirunelli Temple
- Chembra Peak
- Soochippara Falls
- Edakkal Caves
- Banasura Hill
- Pookot Lake
- Kuruvadweep
- Meenmutty Falls
- Wayanad wildlife Sanctuary
- Kanthanpara Waterfall
Lakkidi is the gateway of Wayanad district of Kerala state.Lakkidi is one of the highest locations in Wayanad.It is situated 700 m above mean sea level, atop Thamarassery ghat pass.Lakkidi is a true rainforest along some deciduous forests in the Ghats section of Wayanad so rains starts in May and ends in December.
Thamarassery Churam ( Wayanad Ghat Road)
It is also known as Mananthavady Churam or Wayanad churam. The Thamarassery Churam, a hill highway with several hairpin bends which offers a scenic drive, became famous all over Kerala.The green ghats en route to Wayanad has nine hairpin bends and that why Kerala known as Gods own country.The green ghats enroute to Wayanad has nine hairpin bends, each turn taking one to a higher altitude offering a better view of the picturesque plains below. Thamarassery Churam, route explored by a tribal was developed by the British.
Thirunelli Temple
Thirunelli Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu on the side of Brahmagiri hill in Kerala. The temple is at an altitude of about 900m in north Wayanad in a valley surrounded by mountains and beautiful forests.
Chembra Peak
Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad, at 2,100 m above sea level.Chembra is located near the town of Meppadi and is 8 km south of Kalpetta.
It is part of the Wayanad hill ranges in Western Ghats, adjoining the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu and Vellarimala in Kozhikode district in Kerala. District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides and trekking equipment on hire charges to tourists.
It is part of the Wayanad hill ranges in Western Ghats, adjoining the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu and Vellarimala in Kozhikode district in Kerala. District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides and trekking equipment on hire charges to tourists.
Edakkal Caves
Edakkal Caves are two natural caves at a remote location at Edakkal, 25 km from Kalpetta in the Wayanad district of Kerala in India's Western Ghats. They lie 1,200m above sea level on Ambukutty Mala, near an ancient trade route connecting the high mountains of Mysore to the ports of the Malabar coast. Inside the caves are pictorial writings believed to date to at least 6,000 BCE,from the Neolithic man, indicating the presence of a prehistoric civilization or settlement in this region.The Stone Age carvings of Edakkal are rare and are the only known examples from South India.
Banasura Hill
Banasura Hill is the second tallest mountain in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India after Chembra peak. The hill is named after Banasura, a mythical character of Indian legends.Banasura Hill has an altitude of 2,073 metres and is a part of the Western Ghats. It is the northernmost peak higher than 2,000 metres south of the Gangetic plains in India. It lies off the state highway from Kuttiady to Mananthavady. Mananthavady which lies 25 km away is the closest town and the closest state transport depot. The closest National Highway is NH 212 that passes through Kalpetta which is about 37 km away.
Pookot Lake
Pookode Lake is a scenic freshwater lake in the Wayanad district in Kerala, South India. Pookode is a natural fresh water lake nestling amid evergreen forests and mountain slopes at an altitude of 770 meters above sea level.It is 15 km away from Kalpetta.
Kuruvadweep
Kuruvadweep is a 950-acre protected river delta on the Kabini River in the Wayanad district, Kerala, India. Kuruvadweep is the only island surrounded with naturally purified water source in Kerala.The island surrounded by streams and river is accessible by rafts or fiber boats run by Kerala Tourism Department. Entrance to the island is restricted and monitored by the Forest Department of Kerala, initiative to protect forest. Due the sheer number of elephants and other animals in the island, a pass has to be obtained prior to the visit, from Dept of Forest is mandatory. The best time to visit Kuruvadeep is from mid December to late April. Kuruvadweep is usually closed to the public from May last to early December, due to the monsoons and retreating monsoons.The torrential rainfall floods the streams and the water level rises dangerously high. The best time to visit Kuruvadeep is from mid December to late April.Kuruva Islands is 17 km east of Mananthavady and 10 km north west of Pulpally, nearby towns in Wayanad District.
Meenmutty Falls
Meenmutty Falls is located 29 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad District in the state of Kerala, India. It is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 metres.Meenmutty is a combination of Malayalam words Meen (fish) and Mutty (blocked). Meenmutty Falls can be reached thorough a 2 km hike though the jungle from the Wayanad-Ooty road.Meenmutty waterfalls are dangerous during rainy seasons due to high inflow.
Wayanad wildlife Sanctuary
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary in Wayanad, Kerala, India. It has an extent of 344.44 km with four ranges namely Sulthan Bathery, Muthanga, Kurichiat and Tholpetty. A variety of large wild animals such as Indian bison, elephant, deer and tiger are found there. There are also quite a few unusual birds in the sanctuary. In particular, peafowl tend to be very common in the area. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. It is bestowed with lush green forests and rich wildlife.
Kanthanpara Waterfall
A beautiful waterfall situated about 22 km away from Kalpetta. Smaller than the Sentinel Rock waterfalls, the Kanthanpara Falls and its surroundings make an ideal picnic spot in Wayanad.
