Wayanad, located in the mountainous region of Kerala, is famous for its extensive spice plantations of cardamom, pepper, coffee and rubber. It has pristine forests and cool climate, which can delight the traveller’s senses. In these forests are found animals such as Nilgiri Langur, wild elephants and the giant Malabar squirrel. Located on the Western Ghats, this district in Kerala is the homeland of tribal communities, who lead a quiet existence in this picturesque location.
Wayanad is closely linked with the history of Kerala. It was ruled by the Pazhassi Rajahs of Kottayam royal dynasty. It was conquered by Hyder Ali of Mysore, but later Tipu Sultan restored it to the Kottayam dynasty. It was here in Wayanad that Kerala Varma Pazhassi Rajah fought against the British with the help of the soldiers belonging to the tribal communities. But the British conquered Wayanad and cultivated spices and tea.
The main attractions for the traveller in Wayanad are Pookot Lake, Edakkal Caves, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Kalpetta, Lakkidi and Sulthan Bathery.
Pookot Lake is a natural fresh water lake in the midst of pristine forests and hills. The traveller can delight in activities such as boating, visit the children’s park, buy spices and handicrafts from the local shopping centre and study the variety of fish at the freshwater aquarium. Edakkal Caves has carvings that date back to the pre-historic era amidst scenes of dazzling nature.
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the vast forest area near the Karnataka border and is the home of wild animals such as the elephant, spotted dear, bison, tiger and wild bear. The traveller can enjoy elephant rides here. Kalpetta was once the land of Jains in Kerala. The traveller can visit the ancient temple of Jains,the Ananthanathaswami Jain Temple near Puliyarmala.
Lakkidi offers you with breath-taking views of the entire region because it is one of the highest locations in Wayanad and located about 700m about sea level. It is haunted by the legend of a Paniya tribal who was killed by the British. Sulthan Bathery is a historical place because it is named after Tipu Sultan of Mysore, who built a fort here in the eighteenth century.
Wayanad is closely linked with the history of Kerala. It was ruled by the Pazhassi Rajahs of Kottayam royal dynasty. It was conquered by Hyder Ali of Mysore, but later Tipu Sultan restored it to the Kottayam dynasty. It was here in Wayanad that Kerala Varma Pazhassi Rajah fought against the British with the help of the soldiers belonging to the tribal communities. But the British conquered Wayanad and cultivated spices and tea.
The main attractions for the traveller in Wayanad are Pookot Lake, Edakkal Caves, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Kalpetta, Lakkidi and Sulthan Bathery.
Pookot Lake is a natural fresh water lake in the midst of pristine forests and hills. The traveller can delight in activities such as boating, visit the children’s park, buy spices and handicrafts from the local shopping centre and study the variety of fish at the freshwater aquarium. Edakkal Caves has carvings that date back to the pre-historic era amidst scenes of dazzling nature.
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the vast forest area near the Karnataka border and is the home of wild animals such as the elephant, spotted dear, bison, tiger and wild bear. The traveller can enjoy elephant rides here. Kalpetta was once the land of Jains in Kerala. The traveller can visit the ancient temple of Jains,the Ananthanathaswami Jain Temple near Puliyarmala.
Lakkidi offers you with breath-taking views of the entire region because it is one of the highest locations in Wayanad and located about 700m about sea level. It is haunted by the legend of a Paniya tribal who was killed by the British. Sulthan Bathery is a historical place because it is named after Tipu Sultan of Mysore, who built a fort here in the eighteenth century.
