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Wayanad |
Wayanad District forms the southern top of the Deccan plateau with the majestic Western Ghats rendering a geographic glory. The lofty ridges of the mountain ranges interspersed with dense forest, deep valleys and a rugged terrain intensifies the charm of this location. A lion’s share of the district is covered by forest, but currently the area faces an imminent environmental crisis due to the indiscriminate exploitation of the natural resources.
Wayanad, the most sought after and thickly visited hill stations in India is at a height varying from 7,00 to 2,100 meters above sea level. The geographic location of Wayanad is so tempting to any tourist who plans a comprehensive trip to hill stations, as it is situated in a manageable distance from other hill stations of South India viz. Ooty, Coorg, Conoor etc.
Wayanad possesses a salubrious climate seasons, cold weather (December to February,) hot weather (March to May), South West monsoons (June to September) and North East monsoon (October to November) are quite distinguishably felt here. |
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Kerala Tourist Locations / Tourist Attractions in Wayanad |
Wayanad is home to the exquisite variety of tribal and ethnic handicrafts. Indigenous art and artifacts of the order of Vatakkali and Kooliyattam of the Paniyar tribe, Kolkali of the Kurumars and Nellukuttu belonging to the Kuruchias can be seen and appreciated in their motherland, to experience the true flavor and charm of the less discovered heritage of Kerala in particular and South India in general popular The Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary which forms a fulcrum of the Nilgiri system of Biodiversity in Kerala is contiguous to the Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamilnadu. The sanctuary is home to animals of the order of bison, wild dogs, civet cat, panthers, tigers and elephants which can be a delight for the adventure tourists. Wayanad, showcases a vast variety of architectural and natural marvels too, one of the significant being the attractions at the Edakkal cave treasure.
A rich variety of trees including Teak, Grevelia,Eucalyptus and South Indian deciduous trees peculiar to the region's flora are profusely present in the Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary which stuns tourists both of domestic and international origin.
Sultan Bathery and Mananthavadi are two towns in Wayanad which a tourist can utilize as halting places. There is a Government Rest House in the area in addition to several other private guest houses to facilitate comfortable accommodation to visitors. |
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