All About Wayanad
Wayanad
An authorised trekking spot, Cheengeri is known for panoramic views and uncompromising safety measures
The Adiya tribal community of Wayanad that performs the Gadhika dance believes that this cultural art form can cure all diseases and remove troubles in life
Bordering the Bandipur reserve forest of Karnataka, the forest of Muthanga is part of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Wayanad is a pristine slice of paradise that stays far away from the maddening crowd. With a multitude of cascades, historic places, exquisite flora and fauna, Wayanad ow…
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary offers a two-hour jeep safari in the tourist zone of the jungle. An expert guide and a driver take you into the wild space. You would not know…
Located at about 10 km from Sulthan Bathery, Edakkal Caves have pictorial writings dating back to at least 6,000 BC in Stone Age
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1973, is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere situated 18 km east of Sulthan Bathery in Kerala, India. The second larg…
Spices Board, situated at Kalpetta in Wayanad contributes to the research and development that goes into the spice farming industry of the state. It also acts as a databa…
Wayanad, one of the districts of Kerala, is famous for its beautiful nature, mountains, dense forests, plantations, tribal population and destinations.
Wayanad, one of the districts of Kerala, is famous for its beautiful nature, mountains, dense forests, plantations, tribal population and destinations.
Topography of Wayanad district in Kerala, India.
Rivers in Wayanad. Kabani has many tributaries including Thirunelli River, Panamaram River and Mananthavady River There is a perennial lake called Pookot Lake which also…
Major sights at Wayanad are Lakkidi, Meppadi, Vadivanchal, Chempra Peak, Waterfalls, Lakes, Islands, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wildlife Sanctuary, Pakshipathalam and Phantom R…
Mananthavady another major town of Wayanad, Kerala, India.
Vythiri, another famous town in Wayanad district, Kerala, India. Destinations near Vythiri and they include the Pookot Lake, Kanthampara waterfalls etc. Another interest…
Kalpetta, the small town lying on the Kozhikode- Mysore National Highway in Wayanad, Kerala, India. Kalpetta is famous for coffee plantations and the mountains here are a…
Sulthan Bathery is now the largest town in Wayanad district and is known for its tourism and commercial activities. The pre-historic caves, jungle trails, sparkling strea…
Major places at Wayanad in kerala, India. Sulthan Bathery, Kalpetta, Vythiri, Mananthavady and Meppady are the major towns at Wayanad.
Uravu is a non-profit organisation at Thrikkaipetta village in Kalpetta in Wayanad. This bamboo processing, training and design centre is aimed for the development of tri…
Kanavu, a school exclusively meant for educating Adivasi children and cultivating a sense of pride in them situated at Cheengodu Hills in Nadavayal Village in Kalpetta, W…
The Monsoons in Kerala do not take the pattern of incessant rains continuing for weeks. Kerala has mainly two rainy seasons - the Southwest Monsoon or Edavapathy and the…
Coffee Board of Wayanad and its activities. Major variety of coffee cultivated here are Rubusta and Arabica.
Named after Dr.B.R Ambedkar, Amdekhar Memorial Rural Institute for Development or AMRID is engaged in a variety of social and educational activities in Wayanad, Kerala, I…
Regional Agricultural Research Station or RARS, a major institution situated in Amabalavayal town in Wayanad, Kerala, India. This institution mainly conducted research on…
Important institutions in Wayanad, Kerala, India.
Irrigation projects adopted in Wayanad, Kerala, India. Earth Dam at Vazhavata in Vythiri taluk, Karappuzha projects are the major projects working here for irrigation.
Cooperative sector contributed to the development of Wayanad and among the major contributors is Mananthavady Tribal Plantations Cooperative Ltd (Priyadarshini Tea Estate…
Dairy is another major occupation of people of Wayanad and the major contributors in this sector is from areas like Poothady, Ambalavayal and Mullankolly Panchayats.
Cattle bearing and commercial poultry industry are some other occupations popular in Wayanad, Kerala, India.
Marketing stratergies of agricultural products from Wayanad, Kerala, India. Pepper is marketed mainly as dried berries while ginger is marketed as green ginger. Krishi Bh…
Agriculture and spice cultivation in Wayanad, Kerala, India. Coffee, Vanilla, ginger, cardamom, pepper are the major spices cultivated in every panchayat and Wayanadan Pe…
Salient features of Wayanad district, Kerala, India.
History of Wayanad. Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja of the Kottayam dynasty fought the British rule fiercely. He organised the Kurichiya tribes in the area and their guerrill…
History of Wayanad district Kerala, India. Wayanad had settlements of tribals or Adivasis and the region was ruled by the Rajas of the Veda tribe, invasion of Hyder Ali,…
Flora and fauna at Wayanad, Kerala, India. The climate at Wayanad is favourable for the growth of plantation crops and you can see coffee, tea and spices being cultivated…
Nestled in the picturesque district of Wayanad, the Kolagappara Hills are a serene escape for Nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike. Known for their striking rock…
Cotton clouds that play hide and seek with rolling hills. Languid waterways that stretch for miles. Waves that caress serene shores. Quiet brooks and gushing waterfalls.…
The new year is at hand. It’s time to discover new vistas and viewpoints. It’s time to step out into the endless green valleys, refreshing waterfalls, and mist-covere…
Major attractions in the district of Wayanad in Kerala, India. Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty, Chethalayam falls, Pakshipathalam and Banasurasagar dam are some among…
Tribal art forms of Wayanad – Gadhika, Midhuva dance and Kambra Nritham are a few famous tribal art forms from the tribal community.
Banasura Sagar Dam is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia. Located at Padinjarethara near Kalpetta in Wayanad, Banasura is an ideal place for bo…
Sentinel Rock or Soochipara Waterfalls is located near Kalpetta in Wayanad district.
Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at Mananthavady in Wayanad district, Kerala, India
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala is adjacent to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the Northeast and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on…
Kanthanpara Waterfalls is situated around 22 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad district
Begur Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at Mananthavady in Wayanad district of Kerala and is home to a wide variety of animals.
Kuruvadweep or Kuruva Island is situated 14 km from Mananthavady in Wayanad district of Kerala. They are a group of islets forming 950 acres of evergreen forest. These is…
Muthanga in Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad district of Kerala is an ideal destination to watch herds of wild elephants and other wildlife of Kerala.
Kurumbalakkotta is a small hamlet in Kalpetta in Wayanad District of Kerala, which offers a panoramic view of hills in Wayanad.
Vythiri, located in the district of Wayanad, is a popular hill station in Kerala. The destination has earned the reputation of having vast areas of spice plantations, lux…
Tranquil resort, one of the plantation bungalows in Wayanad which offers best accommodation facilities for the travellers.
Uravu Wayanad, located in Thrikkaipetta village, is a prominent tourist attraction in Wayanad, Kerala. This centre is a social organization that promotes skill training a…
The Seetha Devi Lava Kusha Temple in Wayanad’s Pulpally is the only one of its kind that worships Lava and Kusha, children of Lord Rama and Seetha
En Ooru is a tribal heritage village at Pookode in Wayanad district which showcases the vibrant culture and tradition of tribal communities of the state
The river originates from the Ilampileri hills in Wayanad district. Chaliyar river is an interstate river that originates in Tamil Nadu and flows through Kerala. The Chal…
As the 268th birth anniversary of great ruler Pazhassi Raja is being celebrated on January 3, there is a place worth visiting - Pazhassi Tomb in Wayanad district
If you want to see wildlife in its natural habitat amid thriving green forests, then pack your bags and head straight to Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad district.
Village tour arranged by Kerala Tourism at Nellarachal in Wayanad. The tour will be provided with a guide, who will familiarize with the nooks and cranny of the village l…
The Ambalavayal Heritage Museum is situated 12 km south of Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district. It is one of the largest archaeological museums in the State and it houses…
Pazhassi Tomb in Kalpetta, Wayanad district of Kerala is a memorial to Pazhassi Raja- 'the Lion of Kerala’.
Chethalayam Waterfalls, located in Sulthan Bathery, is one of Wayanad's lesser known seasonal waterfalls
Edakkal Caves in Ambukuthi Hills are situated around 10 km from Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district, Kerala. It is considered to be one of the earliest centres of human h…
Neelimala is situated near Vaduvanchal in Wayanad district, Kerala. From the Neelimala viewpoint one can see the Meenmutti Waterfalls.
Spread across 2,132 sq km on the lofty Western Ghats, Wayanad is one of the few districts in Kerala that has been able to retain its pristine nature. Some of the oldest t…
Pookkot lake at Vythiri town is in Wayanad district has the highest number of tribal settlements in Kerala. It is a natural fresh water lake surrounded by evergreen fores…
Boys Town, situated near Mananthavady in Wayanad, is famous for its herbal garden, sericulture unit and permaculture centre.
A famous pilgrim centre, Thirunelly temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu is located in Mananthavady in Wayanad.
Splash-2013 organized jointly by the Wayand Tourism Organisation and Kerala Tourism will commence on 12th July and brings in a variety of entertainment in d…
Uravu, located in Thrikkaipetta village in Wayanad district of Kerala, promotes social entrepreneurship based on value addition of local natural resources especially bamb…
