Feel the wind in your hair and the sun kiss your cheeks.
Rediscover your destiny on these SUBLIME misty peaks
HISTORY
Wayanad district, which is home to the famous Edakkal Caves, has human settlement from prehistoric era. Wayanad is the sole Plateau in Kerala. The tribal dialects of Wayanad like the Ravula language and the Paniya language are closely related to Malayalam.
HEART SHAPED LAKE
It takes a day to climb and trek to the peak and back. There is a freshwater lake a top the mountain. One needs permission to trek these parts which can be obtained at Mepaddi. A guide will accompany the tourist . These places can offer you glimpses of wildlife including deers and elephants and sometimes the elusive cats.
EDAKKAL CAVES
Located at Ambalavayal around 17 km from Kalpetta on route to Sulthan Battery.Historic carvings adorn these caves.This site provides a supreme vantage point to see the hill scape of Wayanad. Best enjoyed, if visited on a clear day.It involves a climb to the caves through narrow passages amidst rocks. Keep in mind to carry good footwear and easy wear to climb.
THE KURUVA DWEEP ISLAND
This is located about 45 km from kalpetta, Kuruva island is about 950 acres of forested area and in between tranverses a tributary of river Kabini. This location is a paradise for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
SOOCHIPPARA FALLS
Located about 22km from kalpetta. One has to pass mepaddi town and drive along road in between the tea estates to get to soochipara. One can get down to the base of the falls and enjoy the force of this stream which is perinial.
MEENMUTTY FALLS
Located 29 km from Kalpetta, It is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 meters. Meenmutty falls is surrounded by Lush green tea plantations making the hike to the falls a memorable experience to the tourists.
THOLPETTY FOREST
Located about 45 km from Kalpetta, post Manadavadi, good place to sight elephants and ungulates and birds.
THE BANASURA PEAK
Banasura Hill is one of the tallest mountains in the Western Ghats of the Wayanad district, Kerala, India. The hill is named after Banasura, a mythical character of Indian legends. It is one of the highest peaks exceeding 2,000m between Nilgiris and Himalayas after Chembra Peak.
PHANTOM ROCK
Located on route between Kalpetta and Battery , The rock is majestic and has a distinct appearance overlooking the landscape.
BANASURA DAM
Located about 13km from kalpetta, This happens to be Asia’s second largest Earth dam. one must proceed on the Penangode road and join the banasura – vythiri route. The route is comprised of winding roads beside the reservoir.The reservoir sits facing the Banasura mountain peak . There is a speed boat facility organized by the dam authorities. Its one of the best landscapes that is present in wayanad
POOKODE LAKE
This is a fresh water lake surrounded by evergreen forests. Pookod lake is situated enroute to Lakkidi, post vythiri you have to take a right turn from Calicut highway while travelling from Kalpetta . This lake has boating facility and one can also walk on the periphery of the lake. This is a good birding site and sometimes squirrels can be seen.
KANTHANPARA FALLS
Located about 32 km from Kalpetta, after Mepaddi town along the Ooty - Meppaddi road , one has to take a right turn and proceed 5km to reach the falls. The beautiful falls is a sight to admire which is surrounded by thick bamboo forests
MUTHANGA WILDLIDE SANTCUARY
Located 43 km from kalpetta, its bordering bandipur national park. The kerala forest department has wildlife safaris into the sanctuary. Local jeeps take tourist inside the forest . it opens by 8am and evenings by 4pm. Wildlife sightings are good in these places.
PAZHASSI RAJA TOMB
Pazhassi Raja tomb is a memorial of the Pazhassi Raja who was seen as the lion of Kerala. He had a command over the entire regime. Pazhassi Raja organized a guerilla type of warfare against the British in ancient days and he is remembered for his valor. In remembrance of him, his mortal remains was laid to rest in the Pazhassi Raja tomb. Pazhassi Raja tomb is situated in the Wayanad district at Mananthavady. He was cremated in 1805 after the warfare against British East India Company.
JAIN TEMPLE : SULTAN BATHERY
Generally known as Tippu's Fort, this temple is situated in town which got its name from the historic fact that Tippu used this temple as his Battery (ammunition store) in the region. Hence the name "Sulthan's Battery". This temple is one of the most important amongst a series of ruins spread across the state of Kerala that testify to a period of a strong Jain presence in this region. Believed to have been built in the 13th century, it served as a Hindu shrine, an important centre for commercial activity and eventually as a Battery.
