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. The District Was Carved Out From The Then Kozhikode And Kannur Districts. About 885.92.sq.km Of Area Is Under Forest. The Culture Of Wayanad Is Mainly Tribal Oriented. Though Considered As Backward, This District Is Perhaps One Of The Biggest Foreign Exchange Earners Of The State, With Its Production Of Cash Crops Like Pepper,cardamom, Coffee, Tea, Spices And Other Condiments.
| Area | 25 sq km |
|---|---|
| Population | 816,558 |
| Winter Temperature | 10°C - 24°C |
| Summer Temperature | 23°C - 32°C |
| Best Time To Visit | October - May is the best time to visit. |
the Nearest Airport To Wayanad Is Kozhikode (calicut) International Airport At A Distance Of About 100 Km From Kalpetta (wayanad Dist Hq). Mysore Airport (only Domestic Flights) Is Almost 140 Km Away From Kalpetta And Bangalore International Airport Is At A Distance Of Approximately 280 Km From Kalpetta.
the Nearest Railway Station From Wayanad Is Kozhikode (calicut) Which Is 75 Km Away From Kalpetta. Mysore Railway Station Is At A Distance 140 Km From Kalpetta. Tourists Coming From Chennai To Wayanad Have The Option Of Coming To Calicut Or Mysore And Further Move To Wayanad.
by Road, Wayanad Is Accessible From Calicut, Kannur, Mysore, Bangalore And Ooty. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (ksrtc) Has Bus Services From Trivandrum, Eranakulam (kochi), Calicut (kozhikkode), Mysore And Bangalore Through Wayanad.
At A Height Of 2100 Metres, The Towering Chembra Peak Is Located Near Meppadi In The Southern Part Of Wayanad. It Is The Tallest Of Peaks In The Region And Climbing This Peak Would Test Ones Physical Prowess. The Climb Up The Chembra Peak Is An Exhilarating Experience, As Each Stage In The Climb Unfolds Great Expanses Of Wayanad And The View Gets Wider As One Goes Up To Its Summit. Going Up And Coming Down The Peak Would Take A Full Day. Those Who Would Like Camp At The Top Are Assured Of An Unforgettable Experience. Those Who Require Camping Gear May Contact The District Tourism Promotion Council, Located Atkalpetta In Wayanad
Located In The Southeastern Part Of Wayanad, And Approachable From Kalpetta As Well Assulthan Bathery, Neelimala Is A Trekkers Delight, With Options For Different Trekking Routes. At The Top Of Neelimala, The Sight Is A Breathtaking One With A View To The Meenmutty Falls Located Near By And The Valley In The Foreground.
Located Close To Neelimala The Spectacular Meenmutty Falls Can Be Reached Through A 2 Km Trekking Route From The Main Road Connecting Ootty And Wayanad. It Is The Largest Of Waterfalls In The District Of Wayanad, And Adds To Ones Curiosity With Its Three Stage Falls Dropping From About 300 Metres.
Yet Another Waterfall That Attracts Visitors To Wayanad Is The Chethalayam Falls, Located Close Tosulthan Bathery In The Northern Part Of Wayanad. This Waterfall Is Smaller In Size When Compared To Meenmutty. The Falls And The Adjoining Areas Are Ideal Locales For Trekking And A Haunt For Bird Watchers.
Pakshipathalam Is Located Deep Within The Forest In The Brahmagiri Hills At An Altitude Of More Than 1700 Metres. The Region Predominantly Comprises Large Boulders, Some Of Them Really Massive. The Deep Caves Found Here Are Home To A Wide Variety Of Birds, Animals And Distinctive Species Of Plants. Pakshipathalam Is Located Near Mananthavady And A Visit To The Region Would Require A 7 Km Trek Through The Forest, Starting From Thirunelli. Visitors To Pakshipathalam Are To Seek Permission From The Dfo- North Wayanad.
The Dam At Banasura Sagar Is Reckoned As The Largest Earth Dam In India. The Dam Is Located In The Southwestern Part Of Wayanad District And Is Close To The Karalad Lake. The Project Area Of The Banasura Sagar Dam Also Has The Start Point For Treks To The Banasura Peak. An Interesting Feature Is A Set Of Islands That Were Formed When The Reservoir Submerged The Surrounding Areas. While You Take In The Captivating Sights, Sounds And Fragrance Of Wayanad, You May Also Shop For Some Specialities Of Wayanad Like Spices, Coffee, Tea, Bamboo Products, Honey And Herbal Plants.
Wayanad Is A Beautiful Natural Delights With Shopping Centers In And Around The City . The Major Count Of The Products Sold Here Are The Spices Of Kerala.the Handicraft And Handloom Products Of Wayanad City Are A Good Deal That One Can Get As A Remembrance Of Wayanad. The Crafts Are Mainly Done With Coconut Shells, Ivory, Canes, Wood And Metals Here .other Items Like Garments, Textiles And Furniture Are Also Available In Excellent Quality And At Suitable Costs. Other Charms Of Shopping Is Embroidered Mats, Munnar Tea, Wayanad Coffee, Spices Etc.
Trident Arcade : The Mall Is Located Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad. In This Mall You Can Get Bags, Crockery, Fancy, Gift Etc. Dubai Shopping Center : It Is Located Near Corporate Hospital, Assumption Junction, Sulthan Bathery In Wayanad . This Is Shopping Center And Dth Tv Broadcast Service Will Get From This Shopping Center . Easwaran Nanmboodiri : It Is Located Near Vivekananda Hospital, Kalpetta Ho In Wayanad . There Are Many Shops Like Stationery Shops , Book Shops , Prob Shops And Shopping Mall Is Situated Here. Santhi Pappadam : It Is Located On The , Market Road, Wayanad Kerala. Here You Can Get Shopping Malls And Stationery Shops.
A Good Restaurant, Especially For Non-veg Food. Veg Is Also Available. Efficient Client Service. Sulthan Bathery Po, Wayanad 673592 91-90486-41500
The Hotel Has One Vegetarian And One Non-vegetarian Restaurant. The Vegetarian One Is Great For Some Dosas And South Indian Stuff, The Non Vegetarian Restaurant Dishes Out Unforgettable Malabar Dum Biryani. The Woodlands Hotel, Main Road | Kalpetta, Wayanad 673121 91-4936-202547
