Wayanad Tour
Wayanad is a beautiful district in Kerala set amidst a picturesque landscape. It is home to some of the oldest tribes, as yet untouched by civilization. Come on a tour to Wayanad, to witness the charming mist-clad hill stations, sprawling plantations of coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber, lush green forests and the rich cultural traditions of Wayanad.
Tourist Attractions in Wayanad
Following are some of the famous tourist attractions in Wayanad, which you can explore while on a tour to Wayanad-
- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary: Situated next to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipore National parks of Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu, this wildlife sanctuary is renowned for its tigers and leopards.
- Lakkidi: Well-known as the gateway to Wayanad, Lakkidi is a hill station perched at the top of the Thamaraserri Ghat pass, 700 m above sea level.
- Thusharagiri Waterfalls: This rippling waterfall is snuggled in the Western Ghats.
- Kalpetta: The headquarters of Wayanad District, Kalpetta was a stronghold of the Jains in ancient times. The famous Ananthanathaswamy Jain Temple is situated at Puliyarmala near Kalpetta.
- Pookot Lake: This natural fresh water lake near Kalpetta is encircled by meadows and trees on all sides.
- Banasura Dam: This is the largest earth Dam in India, situated about 15 km northwest of Kalpetta. Surrounded by blue hills, it is an ideal picnic spot.
- Valliyoorkavu Festival: This annual festival is celebrated at the Bhagavathy temple at Valliyoorkkavu, 3 km from Mananthavady town in Wayanad district in the month of March.
How to reach Wayanad
Come on a tour to Wayanad, using the following means of transport-
- By air: The nearest airport is the Calicut International Airport, situated 90 km away.
- By rail: The closest railway stations are at Kozhikode and Mysore (120 km).
- By road: Wayanad is well-connected by road to other towns in Kerala and other cities of South India including Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangalore, Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Madurai.
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