Wayanad - In The Green Paradise

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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The Land of Paddy Fields, Wayanad, a district in the north-east of Kerala lies on the lofty hills of the Western Ghats at about 700 to 1200 meters above sea level. It was formed as the twelfth district of Kerala by carving out areas from the neighboring districts of Kannur and Kozhikode. The pristine beauty of this tribal land has a magnetic effect on those travelers in the quest of adventure and exploration. The proximity to many major tourist destinations like Ooty, Kannur, Bangalore, Mysore and Coorg is also a reason for many tourists to visit Wayanad.

Many Kerala Tour Packages, travel agencies and reputed Wayanad hotels provide good Wayanad Packages that cover all the sightseeing in Wayanad, accommodation and to and fro transfer of the travelers from airport or railway station. Salubrious climate, green rich mountains, unexplored forests and local sites in addition to the tribal secrets of Wayanad attract a lot of tourists to this enchanting tourist destination every year.

Lakkidi, the gateway to Wayanad, Pazhassiraja Museumand Art gallery, Pookkot Lake and Kuruvadweep which are the main sites in Wayanad are ...
... covered under all Wayanad Packages. Wayanad is also a bird watcher’s paradise since it is a haven for migratory birds. The Chembra Peak, Edakkal Caves, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Pakshipathalam, Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Soochippara Waterfalls and Banasura Sagar dam are the other main tourist destinations covered under Wayanad Packages.

A number of temples like Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple, Thirunelli Temple, Valliyoorkavu temple, Sita-Lava-Kusha temple and Thrissilery Siva Temple are the major temples in Wayanad. Other one popular religious site in Wayanad is the Pallikkunnu Church devoted to the Lourde Matha.

Since Wayanad still has indigenous tribes dwelling in its interiors, the place is famous for many tribal events and festivals. Tribal performances and art forms are conducted by the tourism department during the period between February and May.Wayanad is also famous for tribal artifacts and spices.

The best time for sightseeing in Wayanad is from October to February. March to May experiences the hot season which is best suited for the exploration of the forests. Heavy winds and rainfall accompany the months of June to September.

There are a number of state run government buses to roam around Wayanad. Tourists also enjoy roaming around the place on rented bicycles. There are regular bus services from major cities like Bangalore, Chennai and Trivandrum up to the neighboring district of Kozhikode from where one has to hire a cab or board bus to reach Wayanad. Wayand is well-connected to all the major cities through rail, road and air. The nearest airport as well as railway station is at Kozhikode which is at a distance of 98 km from Wayanad.