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March 18, 2015

A Journey to Wayanad, Kerala

Taking a trip to Wayanad will offer you a great time with items such as the rock caves of Edakkal Caves and wildlife sanctuaries. Wayanad is endowed with many interesting activities and you will never forget in your lifetime.



The ‘Chembra Peak’ having a height of 2100 meters, is the tallest peak in the region. Located near Meppadi in the southern part of Wayanad district, visitors get a plethora of options to enjoy this peak with a wide variety of activities associated around the region. Trekking through the Chembra Peak is surely going to excite your nerves and is really going to test your physical fitness. It has to be mentioned here that climbing the Chembra Peak would cost you one day; you are sure to experience that day in full effect as well. Apart from the hills, rocks, valleys a whole lot of Govt. tourism promotion activities have contributed towards forming a very unique character for Wayanad. On the other hand, the famous Edakkal Cave is another great option to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of nature. It might not be included inside the brackets of the word Cave in actual sense. Situated in the Ambukuthy Mountain,  the rock walls herein contain some interesting carvings, which speak of a highly civilized people of pre-historic age.


Another interesting trekking option available in the district is ‘Neelimala’. Approachable from Kalpetta, ‘Neelimala’ is located in the southeastern part of Wayanad. The place is quite a delight for trekkers and has many trekking routes available for an adventure person visiting here. However, apart from being a delightful place for trekkers, Neelimala also offers you some breathtaking sights on the top of the hill. The ‘Meenmutty Waterfalls – which is located close to ‘Neelimala’, is the largest waterfalls in Wayanad. The place is quite a fantastic option for the kind of beastly beauty that nature possesses. ‘Chethalayam waterfalls’, which is located close to Sultan Bathery, witness a large turnaround of visitors. Though, the size of Chethayam is quite smaller when you compare with that of Meenmutty, however it will be a delightful experience for lovers of nature. If you preferred to take a journey through the forests in the Brahmagiri hills, then you will get a chance to have the sight of ‘Pakshipathalam’. At an altitude of more than 1700 meters, this region is comprised of some massive boulders. On the other hand, the caves found here will give you an opportunity to see some many interesting birds, animals. And yes, you have reached the largest earth dam in India – Banasura Sagar Dam. Close to Karalad Lake, this dam is also the starting point for the trek to the Banasura Peak.

          950 acres of ever green forest, The Kuruva Island is an ideal picnic spot and is uninhabited as well. You will definitely catch the sights of some rare species of birds, orchids and herbs. Arguably one of the highest locations in Wayanad, Lakkidi is the gate way of Wayanad. The place has many interesting sights that range from some lofty mountain peaks to lovely stream, to luxurious vegetation. Located very near to the Karnataka border, the Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary covers an area of nearly, 350 sq.km; well, not to wonder that this one is the biggest abode of wild animals in the entire Malabar region. You can get the opportunity for some great – interesting experiences herein such as elephant ride. Well, we have discussed so much about the exquisite natural beauty of Wayanad. Now into something historical, we have Pazhassi Raja Tomb. The Pazhassi tourist resort is an excellent option as a picnic spot and also offer a beautiful aquarium as well. It is believed that Pazhassi Raja – who is hailed as the Lion of Kerala, was cremated here. That said, there are quite a lot of interesting places in Wayanad to visit such as ‘Sentinel Rock Waterfalls’, ‘Kunthapura Waterfalls’ etc. Your journey to Wayanad is sure to excite every holiday that you get in future.

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