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Wayanad |
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Wayanad General Information |
Area:
2132 square kms.
Population:
671195
Altitude: 700 - 2100 meters above sea level
Information about
Wayanad
Wayanad is the famous hill station in Kerala.
Wayanad is one of the district in Kerala that has been
able to retains its pristine nature. Wayanad covers an
area of 2132 square kms and situated at an altitude of
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above sea
level. Wayanad is known for its picturesque mist-clad hill
stations, sprawling spice plantations, luxuriant forests and
rich cultural traditions. In Wayanad, the hills and valley
extend endlessly into the horizon and the waterfalls, paddy
fields, fresh green plantations of rubber, coffee, tea and
pepper are in plenty. Lakkidi is the region in Wayanad, near
Kalpetta which receives the second highest rainfall in the
world. The gushing rivers and cascading waterfalls flows
throughout the year. The weather is cool and pleasant at
Wayanad throughout the year due to its altitude and can be
visited at any time of the year. |
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Things to do
in Wayanad
The tourists can do various things in Wayanad like forest
trekking, bird watching, visit to tea, coffee, cardamom,
rubber plantations, boating, angling, and visit to elephant
training centre. |
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Tourist Attractions in Wayanad
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Kuruva
Island, Edakkal Caves, Wayand Wildlife Sanctuary, Begur
Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakkidi, Pookot Lake, Chembra Peak
and Thirunelly Temple are the main tourist attractions
in Wayanad. Kalpetta, the administrative head of Wayanad,
is surrounded by the fascinating places like the natural
Pookot Lake and the Tusharagiri Hills. The Edakkal caves
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offers a glimpse of the stone age
paintings and inscriptions. The elephant training centre in
the Muthunga Wildlife sanctuary is also an interesting place
in Wayanad. The Kuruva Island is one of the several small
islands in the region with a complex ecosystem of rare plants
and birds. More.... |
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How to reach
Wayanad
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Kozhikode, about 98 kms.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at Kozhikode.
By Road:
Wayanad is well connected by road from Kozhikode, Kannur, Ooty
and Mysore. |
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