A wonderland called Wayanad...

Author: Elatrip

The tiny south Indian state of Kerala is blessed with many wonderful locations. But this one will rank very high in the list of Kerala's beauty-spots. That is Wayanad, a district located in north east Kerala.
Nestled high in the majestic western ghat mountains, Wayanad is one of the handful locations in the world that still manage to retain its pristine nature in spite of the overwhelming modernization.

A land where ancient civilization existed much before the era of Christ, Wayanad is a wonderful combination of dense forests & wildlife, royal high ranges, lush plantations & paddy fields, ageless pilgrim centers,…. together with marks of prehistoric civilization. If Kerala is the God's own country; then Wayanad is its Green Paradise.


Prominent ones amongst Wayanad's innumerable lovely locations:


Ambalavayal Heritage Museum
Arguably the best Heritage Museum in Kerala. This Museum contains artifacts that date back to many centuries!


Banasurasagar
The habitat of one of the largest earth dams in the country. A nearby Sanctuary and a Park with ever-flowering trees add charm to this spot.


Begur Wildlife Sanctuary
Home to numerous species of wild animals, plants and trees... particularly popular for viewing elephants, deers, birds and reptiles.


Boys Town
An establishment of the Wayanad Social Service Society and Jean Park (the Indo-Danish project for promoting herbal gardening). An abode of many invaluable plants.


Brahmagiri
Lying about 1600 meters above sea level, Brahmagiri constitute a vast area of exquisite wild land. It takes about 11 kilometers of trekking from Thirunelly to reach this spot.


Chembra Peak
The highest peak in Wayanad - A trekker's dream location!


Edakkal Caves
One of the earliest centers of human habitat around the world. The rocky cave-walls are decorated by lots of interesting carvings, which represent human / animal figures, objects of human use, symbols, etc. These carvings speak of a highly civilized people of prehistoric age.


Kuruva Dweep (Island)
A tiny uninhabited Island of evergreen forest located on the tributaries of River Kabini. Overspread with rare species of birds, orchids and herbs, Kuruva Island is an ideal picnic plot.


Meenmutty Waterfalls
A waterfall located deep in the reserve forest. A trip to Meenmutty itself is an adventure (it requires a good trekking through some inhospitable grounds)!


Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
The largest wildlife reserve in North Kerala... Also known as Wayanad Sanctuary, Muthanga is a place with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.


Pakshipathalam
A Bird Sanctuary located around 7 kilometers north-east of Thirunelly Temple, accessible only by trekking! An adventurer's den.


Pookote Lake
A natural fresh water lake brimmed with evergreen mountains… here one can enjoy the hypnotizing glamour of an unspoilt environment.


Soochipara Waterfalls
A brilliant waterfall, so-called due to the high force of its waters (Soochi means ‘needle' in local).


Thirunelly Temple
A very ancient and sacred Temple set amidst the reserve forest. Thirunelly Temple is referred as the 'Thekkan Kasi' (Banaras of the South) in terms of religious significance. It is believed that bathing in the adjoining River 'Papanasini' will cleanse all the sins.


Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary
Another Sanctuary in the Wayanad belt with wide varieties of animals and plants. . . . With many serene spots still unexplored, this wonderland of Wayanad is yet to be ‘fully discovered'.
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