Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among
the mountains of the Western Ghats, forming the border world of the
greener part of Kerala. Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing,
this land is filled with history and culture. Located at a distance of
76 km. from the
sea shores of Kozhikode, this verdant hill station is full of
plantations, forests and wildlife. Wayanad hills are contiguous to
Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu and Bandhipur in Karnataka, thus forming a vast
land mass for the wild life to move about in their most natural abode.Regarding geographical location, Wayanad district stands on the southern top of the Deccan plateau and its chief glory is the majestic Western Ghats with lofty ridges and rugged terrain interspersed with dense forest, tangled jungles and deep valleys. The place also enjoys a strategic location as the leading tourist centres of South India like Ooty, Mysore, Bangalore, Coorg and Kannur are situated around this region.
Covering an area of 2132 km ², with a density of population at 369 people/km² within a population of 780,619 people (2001 census), Wayanad consists of 3 taluks - Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery and Vythiri. The district headquarters is located at Kalpetta municipality with a population of 29,602 as per 2001 census.
Wayanad enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the
year. The mean average rain fall in this district is 2322 m.m. Lakkidi,
Vythiri and Meppadi are the high rainfall areas in Wayanad. Annual rain
fall in these high rain fall areas ranges from 3,000 to 4,000m.m. High
velocity winds are common during the south west monsoon and dry winds
blow in March-April. High altitude regions experience severe cold. At
Ambalavayal in Wayanad, the mean
maximum and minimum temperature for the last five years were 29oC and
18oC respectively. This place experiences a high relative humidity which
goes even up to 95 percent during the south west monsoon period.
Generally, the year is classifed into four seasons, namely, cold weather
(December-February), hot weather (March-May), south west monsoon
(June-September) and north east monsoon(October-November). The dale
Lakkidi, nestled among the hills of Vythiri taluk, has the highest
average rainfall in Kerala.
The misty environs of Wayanad offer a wide range of trekking opportunities, plantation visits and wildlife tours.
It was at Mananthavady (35km N) that Lord Arthur Wellesley fought a guerilla war with the Pazhassi Raja and British supremacy marked the region for two centuries. When the state of Kerala was created in 1956; the southern region of Wayanad which was part of Cannannoor district was attached to Calicut district. In 1980 the Wayanad region was amalgamated out of the districts of Kannur and Kozhikode and comprised the three taluks of Mananthavady, Sultan Bathery and Vythiry.
The misty environs of Wayanad offer a wide range of trekking opportunities, plantation visits and wildlife tours.
It was at Mananthavady (35km N) that Lord Arthur Wellesley fought a guerilla war with the Pazhassi Raja and British supremacy marked the region for two centuries. When the state of Kerala was created in 1956; the southern region of Wayanad which was part of Cannannoor district was attached to Calicut district. In 1980 the Wayanad region was amalgamated out of the districts of Kannur and Kozhikode and comprised the three taluks of Mananthavady, Sultan Bathery and Vythiry.
Kalpetta, the region's district headquarters (15 km N), used to be a major Jain centre. 
Lakkidi,
its gateway town, is popular for its plantation homestays. Tipu Sultan,
the legendary ruler of Mysore who valiantly opposed the British, built a
fort at Sultan Bathery 10 km away, in the 18th century.
Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife
Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and
Bandipur of Karnataka on the north-east and Mudimalai of Tamil Nadu on
the south-east. Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part
of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Which has been established with the
specific objective of conservating the biological heritage of the
region. Consisting entirely of notified reserve, the sanctuary is very
rich in fauna and flora. The management of the sanctuary lays emphasis
on scientific conservation with due consideration to the general
lifestyle of the tribals and others who live on the fringes of the
forest .Lakkidi,
its gateway town, is popular for its plantation homestays. Tipu Sultan,
the legendary ruler of Mysore who valiantly opposed the British, built a
fort at Sultan Bathery 10 km away, in the 18th century.Getting There :
By Air
Kozhikode airport is located at a distance of about 25 km from the centre of the city. Kozhikode is well connected by air to Mumbai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Goa, Madurai and Chennai.
Kozhikode airport is located at a distance of about 25 km from the centre of the city. Kozhikode is well connected by air to Mumbai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Goa, Madurai and Chennai.
By Rail
The Kozhikode railway station is located south of the Manachira Square. The city is well connected by train to important places like Mangalore, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Coimbatore, Goa and Mumbai.
The Kozhikode railway station is located south of the Manachira Square. The city is well connected by train to important places like Mangalore, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, Coimbatore, Goa and Mumbai.
By Road
Kozhikode is well linked with various destinations in Kerala and beyond. National Highway 17 links Kozhikode with the rest of the cities in Kerala and neighboring states.
Kozhikode is well linked with various destinations in Kerala and beyond. National Highway 17 links Kozhikode with the rest of the cities in Kerala and neighboring states.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Chethalayam Waterfall,
Sri Mahaganapathy Temple at Thiruvangoor, Pazhassi Raja Museum, Pookote
Lake and Edakkal Caves are the prime tourist attractions of Wayanad.
Beisdes, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty, Karappuzha Dam, Jain
Temple at Sultan Bathery, Tiger Valley, Meenmutty Falls, Soochippara
Waterfalls, Chembra Hills, Bird Sanctuary in north Wayanad, Thirunelly
Temple and Kuruva Islands are the other nearby tourist destinations in
and around Wayanad.
Wayanad is unique in that it is situated in an elevated picturesque mountainous plateau in the Western Ghats. The vast stretches of mist - capped mountains, green meadows of valleys, white water springs, blue water lakes and wild forests express the splendid natural beauty of Wayanad. Its pretty image not withstanding, perhaps what the visitor finds most endearing about this quaint little hill station is its large tribal population of about fifty-strong tribes and their fascinating lifestyle. Travellers can stay at the tree top houses and mud huts and enjoy the thrills of jungle life.
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