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Wayanad is in the north-east of Kerala state with administrative headquarters at the municipality of Kalpetta. Wayanad District came into existence on 1st November, 1980 as the 12th District of Kerala consisting of Mananthavady, Sulthanbathery and Vythiri Taluks. The name Wayanad is derived from Vayal Nadu which means the land of paddy fields. It is a picturesque plateau situated at a height between 700 meters and 2100 meters above the mean sea level nested among the mountains of the Western Ghats on the Eastern portion of North Kerala and on the sides of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka States.

Wayanad Culture. The culture of Wayanad, mainly, can be related to the tribal culture. This place is home to a huge population of Adivaasis or tribal people. Some of the main tribes that live here include Adiyars, Paniyas, Kurumas, Kattunaikar and Kadans along with a few other ones.

Tour Plan

Day 1 : Arrival to Wayanad

Pick up From Bangalore and drop to wayanad homestay. Overnight at Wayanad. Blooms Green Farm is situated 150m from the bus route in a 15 Acre extent organic farm. There are 2 & 3 Bedroom villas for guests accommodation. Most of the vegetables, milk, egg and several non-vegetarian products are from the farm itself. Cash crops are coffee, pepper, cardamom, coconut, areca nut, nutmeg, cocoa etc. There are many fruit and medicinal plants, which may be interesting to those who are passionate for agriculture. Livestock diversity has cows, goats, kennel, rabbits, poultry etc. There is an indoor court facility for badminton, table tennis, chess, and also equipped with mini gym accessories. or Wayanad Blooms is situated 1KM away from the main bus route from Sulthan Bathery to Mananthavady. Accommodation units in this facility are non-conventional style cottages and huts.

Day 2 : Vist Sightseeing Points

Sightseeing to Kuruva Island, Banasura Sagar Dam and Thirunelli temple (awesome location). Overnight at Wayanad..

Day 3: Visit to Chembra Peak

Sightseeing to Chembra Peak and Soochippara Waterfalls. Overnight at Wayanad.

Day 4: Visit to Pookode Lake

Sightseeing to Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary and Pookode lake if time permits. Overnight at Wayanad.

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Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats, forming the border world of the greener part of Kerala. Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, this land is filled with history and culture. Located at a distance of 76 km. from wayanadthe sea shores of Kozhikode, this verdant hill station is full of plantations, forests and wildlife. Wayanad hills are contiguous to Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu and Bandhipur in Karnataka, thus forming a vast land mass for the wild life to move about in their most natural abode.Regarding geographical location, Wayanad district stands on the southern top of the Deccan plateau and its chief glory is the majestic Western Ghats with lofty ridges and rugged terrain interspersed with dense forest, tangled jungles and deep valleys. The place also enjoys a strategic location as the leading tourist centres of South India like Ooty, Mysore, Bangalore, Coorg and Kannur are situated around this region.

Covering an area of 2132 km ², with a density of population at 369 people/km² within a population of 780,619 people (2001 census), Wayanad consists of 3 taluks – Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery and Vythiri. The district headquarters is located at Kalpetta municipality with a population of 29,602 as per 2001 census.Wayanad enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year. The mean average rain fall in this district is 2322 m.m. Lakkidi, Vythiri and Meppadi are the high rainfall areas in Wayanad. Annual rain fall in these high rain fall areas ranges from 3,000 to 4,000m.m. High velocity winds are common during the south west monsoon and dry winds blow in March-April.

High altitude regions experience severe cold. At Ambalavayal in Wayanad, the Tribes in wayanadmean maximum and minimum temperature for the last five years were 29oC and 18oC respectively. This place experiences a high relative humidity which goes even up to 95 percent during the south west monsoon period. Generally, the year is classifed into four seasons, namely, cold weather (December-February), hot weather (March-May), south west monsoon (June-September) and north east monsoon(October-November). The dale Lakkidi, nestled among the hills of Vythiri taluk, has the highest average rainfall in Kerala. The misty environs of Wayanad offer a wide range of trekking opportunities, plantation visits and wildlife tours.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.What is Wayanad famous for ?

Salubriousness of weather, cultural reverence, delectable cuisine, and concealed secrets of Wayanad magnetise a traveller to this part of Malabar. The place is a vault for adventurers, spirituality seekers and idlers. Wayanad is famous for its Zipline, historical marvels, trekking spots, spiritual seeking, tea and coffee.

2.Which is the best time for the Wayanad trip?

October to May. This is when it is cold in Wayanad. Kerala, in general, is hot and humid. During monsoon, it rains heavily in Wayanad. Expect crowds during weekends in the monsoon.

3.How many days are enough for Wayanad?

The main tourist attractions are Edakkal Caves, Chembra Peak, Kuruva Island, Soochippara Waterfalls, Pookkod Lake, Lakkidi View Point, Banasura Sagar Dam, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. Most of them include either walking/ trekking, which makes the trip duration long. 4-5 days is enough to cover all these attractions.

4. Is Wayanad suitable for a family trip?

Yes, of course. A family vacation to Wayanad can turn out to be a rewarding experience.

5. Is Wayanad a hill station?

Yes. Wayanad is a hill station. Wayanad is geographically the three taluks of Vythiri, Mananthavady, and Sulthan bathery.