Wayanad Packages - The Right Holiday Choice

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Wayanad, the twelfth district of Kerala was formed by carving out areas from the neighboring districts of Kozhikode and Kannur. Renowned as a tribal land among the tourists, Wayanad has scenic beauty, lush green forests, mountains, rivers and paddy fields. The name Wayanad originated from ‘Vayal Naadu’ which means ‘The Land of Paddy Fields’ in the Malayalam language. Nature at its best can be enjoyed in Wayanad. Set at about 700 to2100 m above sea level on the majestic Western Ghats, Wayanad even now has many indigenous tribal communities dwelling in many parts.

Situated on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau the main attraction of Wayanad is the unexplored mountains of the Western Ghats, with lofty ridges interspersed with dense forests and deep valleys.

Many tribal communities namely, Paniyas, Adiyas, Katunayakan, Kurumans and Kurichyas dwell in Wayanad who practise the age old customs and life styles of their respective communities.

The major towns of Wayanad are Sulthan Batheri, Kalpatta, Mananthavadi, Meppadi, Chundel, Vythiri, Meenangadi, Pulpally, Panamaram and Padinhathara. Apart from ...
... the paddy fields, Wayanad is full of coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla plantations.

To enjoy the most of what Wayanad can offer, it is advisable to make use of the Wayanad Packages provided by the leading hotels in Wayanad and the tourism department. Apart from places of tourist interest, Wayanad has a number of other ecologically, religiously and historically important places.

Thirunelli Temple, Edakkal Caves, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Jain Temple, Valliyoorkavu, Pallikkunnu Church, Varambatta Mosque, Mazhuvannur Maha Siva Kshetram, Sulthan Battery Fort, Tomb of King Pazhassi Raja, Lakkidi, Pookode Lake, Chembra Peak, Kuruva Dweep, Kanavu, Parswanatha Swami Jain Temple Puliyarmala, Pakshipathalam, Soochippara, Kanthappara and Meenamutti Waterfalls, Thovarimala Ezhuthupara and the Meppadi Ambalavayal are the main spots in Wayanad which come under Wayanad Packages.

Edakkal Caves is famous for its prehistoric paintings and carvings. Varambatta mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Wayanad, which is famous for its ritual of Varambatta Nercha. Lakkidi, the place which receives the highest rainfall in the state is the entry point to Wayanad from the Kozhikode road. Chembra peak, Banasura Peak and the Brahmagiri peak are the main peaks for a trekking adventure.

Whether it is a laid-back holiday in the lap of nature or an adventurous one, Wayanad is the right option for both.

The Kozhikode- Mysore National Highway 212 passes through Wayanad. There are a number of bus services available to reach Wayand from Kerala as well as the neighbouring states. Five ghat roads are mainly used to reach Wayanad.The nearest railway station is at Kozhikode, 75 km from Kalpatta. Kozhikode International Airport which is at Karipur , 95 km away from Kalpatta is the nearest airport.