WAYANAD – A perfect destination for the traveler with any expectation!!!
Wayanad District (Malayalam: വയനാട്) in the north-east of Kerala, India, was formed on November 1, 1980 as the 12th district by carving out areas from Kozhikode and Kannur districts. Kalpetta is the district headquarters as well as the only municipal town in the district. The region was known as Mayakshetra (Maya’s land) in the earliest records. Mayakshetra evolved into Mayanad and finally to Wayanad[citation needed]. The Folk etymology of the word says it is a combination of Vayal (paddy field) and Naad (land), making it ‘The Land of Paddy Fields’. There are many indigenous tribals in this area. It is set high on the majestic Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m.
Geographic characteristics of Wayanad!
Wayanad district stands on the southern top of the Deccan plateau and its chief glory is the majestic rugged terrain of the Western ghats, with lofty ridges interspersed with dense forest, tangled jungles and deep valleys. Quite a large area of the district is covered by forest but the continued and indiscriminate exploitation of the natural resources point towards an imminent environmental crisis.
Mountains
Chembra Peak (2,100 metres (6,890 ft)), Banasura peak (2,073 metres (6,801 ft)), Brahmagiri (1,608 metres (5,276 ft)) are some of the important mountains in the district.
Chembra Peak (2,100 metres (6,890 ft)), Banasura peak (2,073 metres (6,801 ft)), Brahmagiri (1,608 metres (5,276 ft)) are some of the important mountains in the district.
Rivers
The Kabini River, one of the three east flowing rivers of Kerala, is an important tributary of the Kaveri River. Almost the entire Wayanad district is drained by Kabini and its three tributaries, the Panamaram, Mananthavady, and Kalindy rivers. The Banasura Sagar Dam is built on one of tributaries of the Kabini River.
The Kabini River, one of the three east flowing rivers of Kerala, is an important tributary of the Kaveri River. Almost the entire Wayanad district is drained by Kabini and its three tributaries, the Panamaram, Mananthavady, and Kalindy rivers. The Banasura Sagar Dam is built on one of tributaries of the Kabini River.
Climate
The distance from the mean sea level and the amount of forest cover creates a pleasant climate in the region. Generally the year is divided into four seasons; cold weather (December to February) hot weather (March to May) South West monsoon (June to September) and North East monsoon (October to November). During the hot weather the temperature goes up to a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F) and during the cold weather the temperature goes down to 07 °C (45 °F). The greater temperature variation in the last 5–6 years is in the range of 18 °C (64 °F) to 28 °C (82 °F). The average rainfall is 2,500 millimetres (98 in) per year.
The distance from the mean sea level and the amount of forest cover creates a pleasant climate in the region. Generally the year is divided into four seasons; cold weather (December to February) hot weather (March to May) South West monsoon (June to September) and North East monsoon (October to November). During the hot weather the temperature goes up to a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F) and during the cold weather the temperature goes down to 07 °C (45 °F). The greater temperature variation in the last 5–6 years is in the range of 18 °C (64 °F) to 28 °C (82 °F). The average rainfall is 2,500 millimetres (98 in) per year.
The places you don’t want to miss in Wayanad
There are various places of touristic, ecological, religious, and historic importance in the district.
>Thirunelli Temple
>Edakkal Caves (32 km from Kalpetta near Ambalavayal, is famous for its pre-historic carvings and paintings)
>Muthanga wildlife sanctuary
>The Jain Temple near Koottamunda and the Ananthanatha Swami Temple.
>Valliyoorkav is a temple of historic and social significance.
>Pallikunnu Churchv (14 km from Kalpetta is a famous Pilgrim centre in north Kerala)
>Varambatta Mosque (one of the oldest mosque in wayanad)
>Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram
>Karat Siva Temple (very old temple near Kommayad)
>Sulthan Bathery is famous for its fort, which was built by Tipu Sultan.
>The tomb of the king Pazhassi Raja
>Lakkidi (the entry-point to Wayanad on the road from Kozhikode, receives the highest rainfalls in India)
>Pookode lake
>Edakkal Caves (32 km from Kalpetta near Ambalavayal, is famous for its pre-historic carvings and paintings)
>Muthanga wildlife sanctuary
>The Jain Temple near Koottamunda and the Ananthanatha Swami Temple.
>Valliyoorkav is a temple of historic and social significance.
>Pallikunnu Churchv (14 km from Kalpetta is a famous Pilgrim centre in north Kerala)
>Varambatta Mosque (one of the oldest mosque in wayanad)
>Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshethram
>Karat Siva Temple (very old temple near Kommayad)
>Sulthan Bathery is famous for its fort, which was built by Tipu Sultan.
>The tomb of the king Pazhassi Raja
>Lakkidi (the entry-point to Wayanad on the road from Kozhikode, receives the highest rainfalls in India)
>Pookode lake
For the adventurous
Chembra peak, Banasura peak and Brahmagiri peak will provide a tough trek experience.
Chembra peak, Banasura peak and Brahmagiri peak will provide a tough trek experience.
Kuruva Dweep (10 km from Mananthavady) is a unique and fragile delta system on the Kabini River.
An important and unusual pilgrim centre for sociologists and educationists is Kanavu a centre for alternative education which help the adivasis (tribals) to adapt to the challenges without losing their cultural moorings.
Ananthanatha Swami Temple, (also known as ParswanathaSwamy Jain Temple at Puliyarmala) is a beautiful Jain temple located at Puliyarmala, 6 km from Kalpetta.
Pakshipathalam is a very popular trekking spot on the Kerala-Karnataka border.
Soochipara, Kanthapara, and Meenmutty are waterfalls in the Meppadi-Ambalavayal region.
When you there, you can enjoy the complete package of Nature, Culture, Wildlife, Adventure, Temples and more and more...
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Soochipara, Kanthapara, and Meenmutty are waterfalls in the Meppadi-Ambalavayal region.
When you there, you can enjoy the complete package of Nature, Culture, Wildlife, Adventure, Temples and more and more...
Enjoy your holidays....
To make it best Contact us : Crosswoods Holidays 04259 229922, +91-95787 90909
