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Rich in wildlife, Wayanad's mountainous terrain houses the best in wildlife and spreads the aroma of coffee, cardamom and vanilla. Situated in the southern region of the Deccan plateau bordering Karnataka state, mercury dips to cooler Celsius. Untouched by rail or air traffic the only way you can inhale Wayanad's freshness is by road.
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Located between the North Latitude 11027' and 15058' and East Longitude 75047' and 70027', district of Wayanad is on the southern tip of the Deccan plateau. On it's North, South and West lie the districts of Kannur, Malappuram and Kozhikode (Calicut ). To it's North and East, it borders the Karnataka districts of Coorg and Mysore . Further to the southeast lies the Nilgiri district of Tamilnadu.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the north-east and Mudumalai of Tamilnadu on the south-east. Rich in bio-diversity, the Wayanad area is integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which has been established with the specific objective of conserving the biological heritage of the region Consisting mostly of notified reserve, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is very rich in fauna and flora.
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The management of the sanctuary lays emphasis on scientific conservation with due consideration to the general lifestyle of the indigenous people and others who live on the fringes of the forest. |
In the hills and forests of Wayanad where nature in its primeval form has blended gracefully and evolved in a modern format, you will experience a thrill of a life time. Wayanad offers you the beauty of Kerala on a small canvas. From where the Hiliya Resort is situated, in a radius of sixty kilometers, you can access all that this district can offer you –rivers, valleys and waterfalls, and trails for you to explore, be it wild life, heritage or tribal culture. |
Wayanad is accessible from all parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamilnadu by road. Closest Airport in Calicut is 02.30 hrs away from Wayanad. Wayanad is accessible only by road. Wayanad is an entry point to Kerala for many travellers from Bangalore, Mysore and Coorg in Karnataka.
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Nearest railway station Calicut is 75 kms away. NH 212 Highway connecting Calicut to Mysore is only 3kms away. Calicut airport is two hour's drive. |
| Tourist Places In Wayanad |
| Chembra Peak |
The hills, rocks and valleys which contribute to the very unique character of Wayanad provide a lot for adventure tourism. Trekking to the Chembra peak is a risky mountaineering endeavour. Chembra peak, the highest hill in Wayanad, is near Meppady town. Trekking to the top of this peak takes almost a day. Tourists can also stay one or two days at the top of the peak in temporary camps. District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides, sleeping bags, canvases, huts and trekking implements on hire. The scenic beauty of Wayanad, which is visible from the top of Chambra, is very exhilerating.
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| Edakkal Cave |
The name “Edakkal” literally means “a stone in between”, and this describes how the cave is formed by a heavy boulder straddling a fissure in the rock. Inside the cave is on two levels, the lower chamber measures about 18 feet long by 12 feet wide and 10 feet high and can be entered through an opening of 5 x 4 feet. A passage opposite the entrance leads upward to a small aperture in the roof through which one climbs up to the next storey whose interior is about 96 feet long, 22 feet wide, and 18 feet high. Light enters the cave through a big gap at the right-hand corner of the roof where the boulder does not touch the facing wall.
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| Lakkidi |
One of the highest locations in Wayanad, Lakkidi also commands a picturesque scenery. It is about 58 kms. north east of Kozhikode and five kms. south of Vythiri. Lakkidi, the gate way of Wayanad, lies atop Thamarassery, a ghat pass at an elevation of 700 m. above mean sea level.The lofty mountain peaks, the gurging stream, luxuriant vegetation and the bird's eye view of the deep valley on the south, with its winding roads, are breath taking. The 12 kms.long journey from Adivaram to Lakkidi through ghat road with nine hairpin bends amidst thick forests, is a fascinating experience.
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| Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary |
Better known as the Waynad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga is unique for the colours of the forests change with the seasons. Bordering the Mudumulai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu and Nagarhole and Bandipur Sanctuaries in Karnataka, the Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 344 sq km and is about 16 km east of Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad. Elephants, spotted deer, gaur, sambar, sloth bear and many varieties of birds and reptiles can also be seen here. As the name suggests, you could station yourself at Wynad to visit the Sanctuary. |
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| Thirunelly Temple |
Brahmagiri hill can rightly be called the patron of Thirunelly temple. The deity here is Vishnu. The Papanashini stream flows close-by where devotees’ sins wash away. Thirunelly known as Thenkashi (Kashi of the South) is like Gaya in Bihar where the rites conducted for the emancipation of the departed is considered as ultimate and complete. The temple is also famous for Puthrakameshti (praying for sons) and marriage-fullfilment rites. The 3000-year old shrine is shielded by 30 unpolished granite columns. |
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