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Wayanad - No Frills Destination By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad is a no frill holiday destination offering tourists the simple pleasures of life. The region bordering the greener part of Kerala is a rural region beaming with an old world charm, which has become a rare luxury in today modernistic society. The region offers tourists a glimpse in to the simplicity of life offered in the region and an opportunity to soak in this simplicity far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The region enjoys good popularity among the tourist circle drawing large number of tourist crowd from all parts of the country. This rustic escape is also a popular weekend escape for the large number of people living in close proximity to the region.
Located on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau amidst the majestic Western Ghats, in north-east Kerala, Wayanad is blessed with picturesque natural surroundings from the rolling slopes, rich landscape, lush greenery, dense forests, paddy fields and much more. The natural beauty of the region is further amplified by the serene and peaceful ambiance of the region, which gives the entire region a tranquil and soothing appearance perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Wayanad is believed to have derived its name from the combination of two Tamil words Vayal and Naad, Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, Wayanad meaning 'land of the paddy fields'. Another belief states that the region was formerly known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) which became Mayanad and then finally became Wayanad.
Wayanad is a complete paradise for nature lovers and is more of a restive region wherein you relax and rejuvenate enjoying the simple pleasures of life; however there are several interesting tourist destinations present in and around the region for instance, Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja's Tomb, Pookote Lake, Sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and much more. A trip to the local markets is also a must, renowned for its coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla.
Along with the shopping and sightseeing, the pleasant surroundings of the region offer the perfect setting to enjoy light adventure sports activities like nature walks, trekking, hiking, etc.
There are plenty of hotels and resorts in Wayanad catering to the accommodation needs of the multitude of travelers visiting the region, across all budget categories so as to cater to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Wayanad - Refreshing Trip By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad tucked away located on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau in the majestic Western Ghats, in the north-east region of Kerala, far away from the hustle and bustle of the cities offers the perfect break from the mundane day to day life of the city dwellers. Wayanad is a soothing and quaint paradise offering a serene and peaceful setting to relax and rejuvenate leaving behind the various stresses of city life.
Adorned with dense woodlands, rolling landscapes, lush greenery and plantations, this quaint little hill station of Kerala is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna and is complete treat for nature and wildlife lovers. The region also forms the green barrier of Kerala.
Wayanad is one of the sparsely populated regions of Kerala and is also not too commercialized and as such the region still manages to radiate with an old world charm that lures in tourists from all quarters. The region offering a very simple life allows tourists to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
Wayanad enjoys good popularity among the tourist circle that throng to the region in large numbers to escape the chaos and madness of the city, for a moment of peace and tranquility. The region also serves as a popular weekend escape for the large number of people living in close proximity of the region.
The name 'Wayanad' is said to be a combination of two Tamil words (Vayal + Naad), Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, translating into the 'land of the paddy fields'. While as per local folk lore the region was once known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) which later became Mayanad and finally Wayanad.
For tourist attractions, there is plenty of interesting tourist attractions present in and around the region. Some of the popular tourist attractions of the region includes Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja's Tomb, Pookote Lake, Sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and the local markets among others, which are renowned for its coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla.
Adventure sports enthusiasts can also have a good time in the region with several sports offered in the region like nature walks, trekking, hiking, mountaineering, rappelling and much more.
There are also plenty of hotels and resorts catering to the lodging needs of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Wayanad - Conventional Getaway By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad is a charming little destination located in the north-east of Kerala. The region is widely renowned for its paddy fields. Wayanad is a quaint little holiday destination extremely popular with the tourists who flock to the region in large numbers for some peace and solace far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Wayanad is one of the sparsely populated regions of Kerala and as such the region acts as an escape for tourists looking to just get away from the everyday mundane happenings of their life.
The name Wayanad is believed to be the combination of two Tamil words (Vayal + Naad), Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land and as such the region literally translating into the 'land of the paddy fields'. Wayanad has another very interesting folk lore associated behind the naming of the region, that is the region was formerly known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) from where it became Mayanad, to finally settle down to Wayanad.
Wayanad is a naturally blessed region with rolling hills, deep valleys, dense forests, rivers, lush greenery and much more. This natural beauty of the region is further heightened by the serene and peaceful ambiance of the region, which leaves one feeling completely tranquil and relaxed.
There are quite a few interesting tourists spots located in and around Wayanad. Some of which include Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja's Tomb, Pookote Lake, Sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and much more.
Along with sightseeing, the rich surroundings of the region offer the perfect setting to enjoy various sorts of adventure sports activities like trekking, hiking, nature walks, camping, mountaineering, etc. A visit to the local markets is also must, which are renowned for their coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla among others.
There are ample numbers of hotels and resorts offering a variety of accommodation options to tourists to choose from. The various accommodation options are present across all budget segments so as to cater to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.
Looking at the popularity of the region, plenty of tour and travel operators come up with exciting Wayanad holiday packages at incredible rates so as to lure in tourists. These packages allow tourists to just enjoy their holiday without having to worry about the various arrangement issues.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Wayanad - Simplicity Defined By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad is a rural district of India, located on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau amidst the majestic Western Ghats, in north-east Kerala. It is one of the sparsely populated regions of India and a great place to enjoy a peaceful and soothing break far away from hustle and bustle of modern cities. Wayanad although a rural region enjoys great popularity among the tourist circle that throng to the region religiously to enjoy a moment of bliss and tranquility amidst the rich natural surroundings of the region. Wayanad offers tourists a rare glimpse of Indian rural life and the simplicity of life offered in the region.
Wayanad forms the border land for the greener part of Kerala and is blessed with rich natural beauty from the rolling slopes, verdant forests, plantations, lush greenery, deep valleys, lakes, waterfalls and much more. Further heightening the beauty of the region is the serene and peaceful ambiance, which transform the region in to a tranquil paradise to beat the stresses and tensions of daily life.
The name Wayanad is said to be the combination of two Tamil words (Vayal + Naad), Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, Wayanad literally meaning ‘land of the paddy fields'. According to local beliefs Wayanad is also said to be formerly known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) from where it began to be referred as Mayanad to finally be known as Wayanad.
Wayanad is a complete treat for nature and wildlife lovers and is home to plenty of interesting tourist attractions. Some of the prominent tourist attractions located in and around Wayanad include Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja's Tomb, Pookote Lake, Sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and much more. The local markets of Wayanad are also a prime attraction of Wayanad and are renowned for their coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla among others.
Along with sightseeing and shopping, the rich locales of Wayanad offer the perfect setting to tourists to enjoy various sorts of adventure activities like nature walks, trekking, hiking, etc. Wayanad enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year and as such the region can be visited throughout the year for an equally enjoyable and memorable vacation.
There are ample numbers of hotels and resorts in Wayanad present across various budget segments so as to cater to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Wayanad - The Green Barrier By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad is a beautiful and rustic district of India, sitting on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau forming the green barrier of Kerala. Perched in the majestic Western Ghats, in the north-east region of Kerala, Wayanad boasts of rich natural surrounding and a rustic ambiance which charms tourists from all quarters. Wayanad is one of the sparsely populated regions of India offering tourists a peaceful and serene ambiance to relax and rejuvenate.
Wayanad like any other hill station of India is blessed with rich natural beauty from the rolling slopes, verdant forests, plantations, lush greenery, paddy fields, lakes, waterfalls and much more. The region has quite a few beliefs behind its name, as per one belief Wayanad is the combination of two Tamil words (Vayal + Naad), Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, Wayanad literally translates into 'land of the paddy fields,, while another local belief says that Wayanad used to be formerly known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) which later became Mayanad to again finally change to Wayanad as it is now known as.
Wayanad blessed with a rich natural surrounding with a wide variety of flora and fauna is a complete treat for nature and wildlife lovers. For recreation, there are quite a few interesting tourist attractions present in and around the region for instance, the Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja's Tomb, Pookote Lake, Sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and the local markets among others. The local markets of Wayanad are widely renowned for their coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla among others.
In addition to sightseeing and shopping, tourists can also indulge in various sorts of adventure sports activities like nature walks, trekking, hiking, etc, which are well facilitated in the region. Wayanad enjoying a salubrious weather is a year round destination and can be visited at any point of the year for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.
Wayanad being a popular tourist destination and a weekend resort attracts large number of tourists from all quarters and as such hotels and resorts in Wayanad are aplenty offering plenty of accommodation options to choose from. The various accommodation facilities of the region are found across various budget segments ranging from the luxury hotels and resorts to the budget and economy hotels, so as to cater to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Wayanad - The Humble Paradise By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Wayanad is a beautiful and mesmerizing holiday destination. The region offers tourists a soothing and relaxing place to enjoy a break from the mundane city life we are used. The region is a no frill rustic district of Kerala, India offering tourists a glimpse into the simplicity of life offered in the region and also offers the rare opportunity to tourists to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Wayanad blessed with rich natural surroundings offers the perfect paradise to tourists looking for a soothing destination without missing out on the luxuries of life.
Wayanad located on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau in the majestic Western Ghats, in the north-east region of Kerala is a naturally rich region blessed with the rolling slopes, verdant forests, plantations, lush greenery, paddy fields, lakes, waterfalls and much more. The region also forms the green boundary of Kerala after which the barren plains takes over. This rustic destination enjoys great popularity among the tourists circle, luring in tourists with its old world charm and a soothing appeal. Te region also serves as a popular weekend resort for tourists living in close proximity to the region.
The name of the region Wayanad has quite a story to it. As per one story Wayanad is the combination of two Tamil words (Vayal + Naad), Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, Wayanad meaning 'land of the paddy fields', while as per another story, it is said that Wayanad used to be formerly known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) which later became Mayanad to finally settle down to Wayanad.
Wayanad is a complete treat for nature and wildlife lovers and is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. There is also plenty of interesting tourist attractions present in and around the region like, the Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja's Tomb, Pookote Lake, Sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and the local markets among others, which are renowned for their coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla among others.
For accommodation there are plenty of hotels and resorts in Wayanad offering plenty of accommodation options to choose from, from the luxury hotels and resorts to the budget and economy hotels, thus catering to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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5 Tips On Cheap Disabled Travel For Travellers With Disabilities By: Donald Jones
Are you searching for having affordable disabled travel services? Here, in this article you can learn some main objectives that should be implied while going for outdoor wheelchair holidays.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Ask Aladdin Covers All Regions Of Egypt By: Mrs Jenny Moragon
Egypt an African Country situated in the north-east side attraction of travellers for the long time being due to its geographic location & Pyramids of Giza. www.ask-aladdin.com is the official website of the globally famous company namely Ask-Aladdin.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Ask Aladdin Number One Egypt Guide By: Mrs Jenny Moragon
To travel a country first thing comes to everyone's mind to find a travel guide who will explore the facts of the various places & will guide him through travelling. If your aim is to travel Egypt don't worry about travel guides, we are there to solve your problem.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Ask Aladdin Egypt Travel Guide By: Mrs Jenny Moragon
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