Image: Chemdra Peak WayanadImage by: Dhruvaraj
Text by: Tanya Munshi
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Wayanad
Looking for an ideal destination for hiking and trekking, Wayanad is the place to be. Famous for its home-stays, tea, coffee, rubber and spice plantations, Wayanad is a perfect weekend getaway for the adventurous spirit in you.
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About the place
Trekkers can hop on to their trail to the Chembra Peak which is around 18 kms away, the Banasura Sagar Dam near Padinharathara, which also 18 kms away, and the Meenmutty Waterfalls which is about 40 kms from Kalpetta.
Looking for an ideal destination for hiking and trekking, Wayanad is the place to be. Famous for its home-stays, tea, coffee, rubber and spice plantations, Wayanad is a perfect weekend getaway for the adventurous spirit in you.
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About the place
Trekkers can hop on to their trail to the Chembra Peak which is around 18 kms away, the Banasura Sagar Dam near Padinharathara, which also 18 kms away, and the Meenmutty Waterfalls which is about 40 kms from Kalpetta.
Don’t miss the Pookote Lake which is an ideal picnic spot where you can also go for boat cruises in the lake. If you wish to visit some beautiful coffee plantations, then plan a trip to the Manathavady, which is about 110 kms from Calicut.
Apart from monumental temples such as the Thirunelly and Valliyurkavu Bhagawathi temples, you can also visit the bird-watching centre of Pakshippathalam. Also don’t miss the Ambukuthi Hills to see the Edakkal caves formed by natural rock-cut formations. Once in Waynad, you can make it a point to visit the famous Ananthaatha Jain Temple at Puliyarmala, which is located on the slope of the Vellarimala Hill. This temple bears testimony of the Jain population of this region of the yesteryears. It is a must visit to see the mirrors inside the temple that reflect hundreds of beautiful patterns of the temple icons.
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How to get there
Wayanad is well connected by most state run buses. In fact, Wayanad is head quartered in Kalpetta which is well linked to towns in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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How to get there
Wayanad is well connected by most state run buses. In fact, Wayanad is head quartered in Kalpetta which is well linked to towns in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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Air: The nearest airport to Wayanad is Kozhikode, Calicut - about 100 kms. You can also reach Wayanad from Cochin International Airport, which is about around 300 kms.
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Rail: The nearest railhead is at Calicut - about 110 kilometers from Wayanad.
Rail: The nearest railhead is at Calicut - about 110 kilometers from Wayanad.
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