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Wayanad tourist places

Wayanad tourist places; famous for lakes, natural beauty, caves and waterfalls it is offers many tourist attractions like Thusharagiri, Kuruva island, eddakal caves etc.

Wayanad is one of the twelve districts of Kerala situated between Kannur and Kozhikode districts. Wayanad lies between the altitude of 700 and 210 m above the sea level among the mountains of the Western Ghats in the northeastern part of Kerala. The name of the hill town Wayanad is derived from the word vayalnadu meaning the land of paddy fields. Wayanad came into existence on 1st November 1980 as the 12th district of Kerala. It was made out from the parts of the districts of Kozhikode and Kannur. The district earns foreign exchange for producing spices like pepper, cardamom, spices, tea, coffee and seasonings. It is a famous tourist destination due to its geographical location. Situated amidst the lush green mountains of Western Ghats, the natural beauty of Wayanad is still in its ancient form. Wayanad is indeed an ideal place for the pursuit of peace and contentment, otherwise they are lost from our lives like nowadays. If you are in Wayanad, then you must visit places like Edakkal Caves, Meenmuthi Falls, Pukut Lake. The lush green mountains of Wayanad have well hidden many ancient tribes of our country. These tribes have no interest in socializing with the outside world; They always want to live in harmony with nature, and this is only right because if you too once saw this shining gem named Wayanad, you would not want to stay away from this place. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is known for a wide range of flora and fauna. You may spot elephant, spotted deer, bison, tiger, cheetah and wild bear. Travel to Wayanad is not complete without a visit to the Varambettas Mosque and the Ambalavayal Heritage Museum. The two rock caves of Edakkal Caves draw large number of crowd. The hills are famous for the ancient carvings and pictorial writings dating back to New Stone Age. They are situated in the Ambukuthy Hills. The scenic beauty of Wayanad , which is visible from the top of Chembra, is very exihilarating. The surrounding areas offer exceptional photographic opportunities. Camping on the peak is an unforgettable experience.

14 Famous Wayanad tourist places

Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad tourist places

The Banasur Sagar Dam is located 21 km from Kalpett town and is built on a tributary of the Kabini River. This dam has been constructed according to the Banasur Sagar Project. The project started in 1979. This project was mainly done for regular water supply for those areas which had drought conditions during summer.The dam on the Banasura Sagar is known as the largest dam in India. The dam is located in the southeastern part of Wayanad district and is adjacent to Karlad Lake. The Banasura Sagar Dam also has a starting point for climbing the Banasura Peak. An interesting attraction here is the group of islands, which are formed by the reservoir submerging the surrounding areas.

Meenmutty Waterfalls, Wayanad tourist places

Meenmutty waterfall is the second most beautiful waterfall of Kerala and Wayanad district. The name of this waterfall means – where the fish stayed, it is a Malayalam word. This place was named so because the fish cannot swim here due to some natural reasons. This waterfall falls from a height of 300 meters and after falling it is divided into three other streams, which seems to be the most effective and exciting view of Meenmutty Falls.

Pookote Lake, Wayanad tourist places

Pukut Lake (or Pookode Lake) is a natural fresh water lake and lies in the midst of evergreen forest and hills. This lake is situated amidst dense forest and is one of the famous picnic spots in Kerala. You can spend hours watching the panoramic views of the lake or you can rent a yacht and go boating with your family. A fresh water aquarium with large variety of fish and children’s park draws a lot of tourists.

Lakkidi View Point, Wayanad tourist places

Lakkidi View Point is a delightful location to have a panoramic view of the Hills. It is a awesome place for writers and poets due to its rich greenery, the manicured hills and amazing sceneries, which will leave you relaxed and inspired. It is famous for nine hairpin caves and offer breathtaking view of the mountain in Wayanad. It is unforgettable experience to see bird’s view of the magnificent surrounding. Tourist also preferred as finest tourist spot and often know as ‘Gateway of Wayanad’.

Thusharagiri Waterfalls, Wayanad tourist places

This waterfall drops from a height through several parallel streams offering a great scenic beauty. In monsoon season, Thusharagiri Waterfalls water gets strength and all the streams join together. It is also popular for trekking and trekker enjoy the enjoy full trek, scenic beauty too. This is the one of the most beutyfull waterfalls in wayanad and well known for its scenic beauty. Thusharagiri Waterfalls is one of the top attractions you must include. It is also known as popular romantic destination for couples.

Edakkal Cave, Wayanad tourist places

The two rock vaves at Ambukuthy Hills, 12 kms south of Sultan Battery (travel time: 20 min), contain ancient carvings and pictorial writings with human and animal figures in peculiar headers along with geometric form and symbols. History lovers and other travelers find the ancient carvings and writings done on these caves quite interesting. They speak of a highly civilized people at an early centre of human habitation. What makes it a cave to the ordinary observer is the fact that in the other portion of the large cleft, an enormous rock, weighing several tonnes, has fallen forming a roof over a large part of it. The caves, located on an ancient route connecting the high ranges of Mysore to the ports of Malabar, are a source of mystery to archeologists. Though the origins of the engravings in the cave (generally depicting images of tribal kings, queens, elephant, deer and wheeled carts) are still unknown, but they are attractive enough to entice a visitor. The cave immortalises the memory of a tribe that hunted in the forests, tamed and bred animals, and farmed on the hill sides. Situated on the 1000-meter-high Ambukuthi hill, this cave attracts thousands of travelers every year. This is a total of 3 caves which is a proof of human lifestyle of ancient times.

Wayanad Heritage Museum, Wayanad tourist places

This place is centrally located in Ambalavayal town and easliy approachable. Heritage museum is well kept and maintained, and there is no official car parking, but you have ample space for parking on the street. This looks like an old building converted into an Heritage Museum, and has few articles of yesteryears from the Kerala heartland. This place is very small to anyone’s imagination for a Museum, and has an entry ticket of Rs30/- per adult and Rs.20/- for kids.
This museum can be covered in just 15 minutes.

Jain Temple – Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad tourist places

At a distance of 24 km from Kalpetta & 1 km from Sulthan Bathery Bus Station, Jain Temple is an ancient temple located in the heart of Sulthan Bathery town in Wayanad district. This is one of the most important amongst a series of ruins spread across Kerala that testify to a period of a strong Jain presence in this region and also one of the best heritage. The Jain Temple at Sultan Bathery is believed to have been built in 13th century AD. The temple has an interesting history. It first served as a shrine, and then became an important center of commercial activity. Later in 18th century, it became a dumping ground of ammunitions by Tipu Sultan.

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad tourist places

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located on a part of Wayanad Plateau and is a major tourist destination of Kerala. The place is one of the most popular animal bird sanctuaries in South India and is the second most popular wildlife sanctuary in Kerala by rank. Every year thousands of people come and make this sanctuary a popular wildlife sanctuary. By visiting this wildlife sanctuary, you can see deer, elephants, Indian bison and even tigers roaming at this place. Due to the calm atmosphere of this place, there is a huge movement of visitors in this sanctuary. This wildlife sanctuary is built with great beauty and the peace spread here gives a different type of romantic feeling. Tourists visiting here will see teak wood and deciduous trees in abundance. If you are coming here with children, then do visit the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. This will make your trip even more memorable. This sanctuary has been declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO Heritage Committee.

Kuruva Island, Wayanad tourist places

Kuruva Island is a river delta situated on the Kabini River. It is an important river in Wayanad district. Like evergreen trees are exploding in the delta forming Kuruva island. On this island you can find different varieties of flora and fauna. Kuruva Island is home to some rare species of birds. You can see many attractive herbs and orchids growing here. This island is extremely popular among tourists who want to explore the abundance of nature. The richness of nature found on the island of Kuruva draws tourists from all over the world. You can hire fiber boats or fleets which are provided by the Kerala Tourism Department. To maintain the natural beauty of this island, entry is given only at certain times of the year. It is therefore necessary to obtain the permission of the van department before entering the island. The geographical peculiarity of this island makes this place evergreen with a serene ambience. Dwelling deep into this island, you can sight many attractive things like bridges made up of bamboo trees and other rare species of trees. Partying and picnic are restricted here as the authorities are enjoying eco-tourism in Kuruva Island. Just enjoy the beauty without spoiling the pristine nature. The island is located 15 km away from Mananthavady, 58 kilometres from Sultanbathery and 40 kms from Kalpetta. There are frequent buses from Manathavady to Kuruva Island.

Entry to this island is restricted during rainy seasons (from June to September). The island is opened during the months from October to May and there is a nominal entry fee to the island. The time schedule is from morning 9 to evening 5.

Soochippara Waterfalls, Wayanad tourist places

Sochippara Falls of Kalpetta is popularly known as Sentinel Rock Falls in the area which falls from a height of 100 to 300 feet. This waterfall is 22 km from Kalpetta. Located near Mippadi. Sochi in Malayalam means – Needle means needle and mercury means stone, thus Sochippara got the name of this waterfall. There are three parts of this waterfall which fall into Meenmutty, Kanthapara and Suchippara. Finally, these three streams proceed and join the Chaliyar river.

Karappuzha Dam,Public Aqurium, Wayanad tourist places

Karapuzha Dam is the largest earth dam in India. This dam is 16 km from the quiet town of Kalpetta. Is situated at this distance. This dam is built on the Karapuzha lake. The specialty of this lake is that this lake consists of about 12 other lakes. You can also see the beautiful place – mountains scattered among these many lakes.

Phantom Rock, Wayanad tourist places

Phantom Rock is located in the beautiful city of Wayanad and is a must visit for all tourists visiting Wayanad. The structure of this hive is naturally like a skull. The locals call it ‘Chingerimala’. People of all ages would love to see this rock. It is a beautifully carved skull and hence the name ‘Phantom Rock’. Phantom Rock is located in a place that makes it an ideal place for trekking and trekking. However, you should take your luggage with you and also know the way of this place. Near Phantom rock is Kalpett and Sulthan Bathery. Both places offer very beautiful views and you should carry your camera here as you will see many breath-taking scenic views along the way leading to both cities. Phantom Rock is 25 km from Kalpett and 10 km from Sulthan Bathery.

Chembra Peak, Wayanad tourist places

Chambra peak is the highest peak not only in Kalpetta but also in Wayanad district. This peak is located at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level. This peak is a favorite place for trackers. You can also come here and find the temporary camp built on the peak where the adventurous tourists stop and relax and enjoy the panoramic views of this place.

How To Reach Wayanad

Wayanad by Air :

Calicut International Airport (CCJ) is 61 km away. Local taxis can be availed to travel till Wayanad.

Wayanad Railway :

Kozhikode(110 km) is the nearest rail-head and is connected with major cities. After getting down at the station, taxis or buses can be boarded to travel to Wayanad.

Wayanad By Bus :

Wayanad is well connected by road. State and private buses ply at regular and frequent intervals from Mangalore, Bangalore, and Chennai etc. One can avail either state-owned buses or private buses depending on your budget.

Wayanad Self Driven Car :

A self-driven vehicles or hiring a cab is the most convenient way to explore Wayanad. You will not only comfort of Vehicle but also have flexibility to explore more no of stock to enjoy the scenic beauty.

Once visitor reached to Airport or Railway Station can go Kalpetta Bus Stand to reach Wayanad. There is many government buses run for Wayanad and drop you in 2-3 hour.

Where to stay in Wayanad

Kalpetta Bus Statnd or Vyathri is located centarally and is the best place to explore in Wayanad. You can easily get good hotels and it akes for great travel pad for the traveler who is looking to explore Wayanad in a budget. It cost under 1000-2000/-Per Night depends on Pick and off seasons.

Best Time To Visit Wayanad

It is among one of the best place where visitors visit through-out the year. However, Best time to visit Wayanad is Winter and Summer.

Wayanad Travel Guide

Book your hotel near Kalpetta Bus Statnd or Vyathri is the best place to roam Wayanad. From theire you can book Taxi also.

Ask you Hotel owner if they arrange Car, because many hotels having their own travel facility else You can hire the independent cabs,Ola or you can book one tourist van from the tour agency.

BooK :: Car – 2500/ Per Day-(Approx or cheper)

Byk – 300-500/-Per Day-( Approx or cheper)

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