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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
Egypt a country of African region is famous as a country to travel as this country has too many tourist spots. As due to this country has lots of historical places which attracts thousands of travellers every year.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-03)
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Enjoy The Invisible Attractiveness Of Kerala During A Breathtaking Kerala Backwater Tour By: Sahil Kumar
Contemplating about a holiday? Analyze the shiny organic areas, a location blanketing grape groves, attractive doldrums, amazing seashores and amazing backwaters.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-02)
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Rihlaprime Hotel Deals By: Rihla Prime
RhilaPrime is the Middle East's first online travel club. They offer travel deals and Hotel Deals for up to 70% off the usual luxury price.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-02)
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Taxi Service To Goa From Metro Cities Like Mumbai And Goa By: travelvirtual city
Mumbai being the largest commercial centre most of the people come to this place from different places to live their livelihood.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-06-02)
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