Wayanad Hotels
 Wayanad:
Nestled among the mountains of western ghats, lies Wayanad, one
of the most loveliest hill station of Kerala. This green
paradise is located at a distance of 76 kms from the nearest
sea-shore of Kozhikode. The hills, rocks and valleys which give
shape to the very unique terrain of Wayanad provide for
exceptional adventure experiences. Mountains and forests
intersperse to create numerous outback trails, trekking routes
and opportunities for other adventure sports. With vast areas
still unexplored, Wayanad is truly an adventurescape waiting to
be discovered. Come... Explore Wayanad...
Hotels in Wayanad:
More about Wayanad
The name Wayanad is believed to be derived from the word
Vayalnadu, which means "the land of paddy fields". The present
district of Wayanad was carved out from the parts of Kozhikode
and Kannur districts which came into being on 1st November 1980
as the 12th district of Kerala.
This district is perhaps one of the biggest foreign exchange
earners of the State, thanks to its cash crops of pepper,
cardamom, coffee, tea, vanilla, spices and other condiments.
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Wayanad is one of the districts in Kerala that have been able to
retain its pristine nature. Wayanad is known for its picturesque
mist-clad hill stations, sprawling spice plantations, luxurious
forests and rich cultural traditions. The leading tourist
centres of South India like Ooty, Mysore, Coorg and Kannur are
around this region.
The deciduous forests of Wayanad is famous for woody climbers
like Entada scandens, Calycopteries floribunda etc. With 26%
forest cover, far greater then any district in Kerala, Wayanad
is home to two major wildlife sanctuaries: Muthanga and
Tholpetty. Taken together, these two sanctuaries are home to an
incredible range of flora and flauna, including several
endangered species. A past of the Western Ghats, they constitute
an important swathe of the last surviving tracts of an unique
ecosystem. For wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, Wayanad's
wildlife sanctuaries are must visit destinations.
Blessed and gifted by Nature - Tholpetty, Muthanga, Bandipur,
Muthumala (Wildlife Sanctuaries), Kanthanpara, Sentinel Rock
(Waterfalls), Edakkal caves, Pookot lake, Chembra peak,
Kuruvadweep, Pakshipathalam etc...
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air: Nearest airport is Calicut (Kozhicode), which is 80
km from Wayanad.
Road: Well connected by roads from Kozhikode (Ghat-72 Km
from Kalpetta), Kannur (Ghat), Ooty (120 Km from Kalpetta) and
Mysore (140 Km from Kalpetta).
Rail: Nearest rail head is Calicut (Kozhicode), which is
80 km from Wayanad. |
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