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Wayanad of Kerala
Wayanad
- Kerala
Area:
2132 Sq. Km. Population: 671,195 Altitude:
700-1200 m above sea level
Wayanad, One of the fourteen districts in Kerala
(India) is situated in an elevated picturesque mountainous plateau
in Western Ghats. It lies between north latitude 11degree 26'28''
and 11degree 48'22'' and east longitude 75 degree 46'38'' and 76
degree 26'11''.
Providing a panorama of undulating mist clad hills and dales,
Wayanad is blessed with a unique geographical position.
Luxuriant plantations of coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber
are strewn all over the hills of Wayanad. Situated at a height of
700-2100 m above sea level, it is bound on the east by the Nilgiris
and the Mysore districts of Tamilnadu and Karnataka respectively.
It shares the borders with Coorg district of Karnataka on the north,
on the south with Malappuram district and on the west with Calicut
and Cannanore districts. The natural scenic beauty of Wayanad and
its rich natural resources offer several opportunities for adventure
tourism.
Located at the northeastern tip of Kerala, Wayanad was earlier a
part of Kannur district. Panorama, Manathavady and Kabini, the fast
flowing rivers lend a unique beauty to the whole region.
Located
high in the Wayanad Hills at Valliyoorkkavu, 3 kms from Mananthavady
town, the temple is dedicated to goddess Bhagavathy. The idol of the
temple is believed to be self- manifested and the annual festival is
held in March.
Prime
Attractions of Wayanad
Wayanad
Wildlife Sanctuary:
Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife
Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole
and Bandipore of Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamilnadu.
Banasura Dam: 15 kms north west of
Kalpetta, Banasura Dam is the largest earth dam in India. A vast
expanse of crystal clear water bounded by blue hills on all sides,
except one. Its an ideal picnic spot.
Bansura Dam: Traditional Kerala
Architecture
Kalpetta: This is where the
headquarters of the Wayanad District are located. A stronghold of
the Jains in the past, the famous Ananthanathaswamy Jain Temple is
situated at Puliyarmala near Kalpetta.
Lakkidi: Lakkidi, the gateway of
Wayanad, is situated 700 m above mean sea level, at the crest of the
Thamaraserri ghat pass. Lofty peaks, gurgling streams and luxuriant
forests add magic to the journey up the winding roads to this hill
station.
Sentinel Rockfall: Near Chooralmala,
about 22 kms south of Kalpetta, it is a rivetting waterfall tumbling
down a height of 20 m from a hilltop. The spot is ideal for rock
climbing.
Thirunelli Festival: Thirunelli
Festival is a two-day festival celebrated on Vishu day and its eve,
in the Malayalam month of Medam (April) is the annual festival of
Sree Thirunelli Devaswom at Thirunelli in Wayanad.
Thusharagiri Waterfalls: Snuggled
cosily in the Western Ghats, are the gurgling waterfalls of
Thusharagiri. Meaning the snow capped mountains; Thushargiri
exhibits a unique kinship between the land and water.
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