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Wayanad – The Hidden Gem – An article about Wayanad in Kerala, India – What do in Wayanad
By Aparna Anand
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Bangalore has always been known for its healthy climate, urban parks, gardens and relaxed culture. However, the rapid urbanization after the boom has resulted in the creation of urban chaos in this once beautiful city. The city has certainly grown prosperous, but has paid a high cost in terms of quality of life. Traffic jams, high level of contamination and deterioration of infrastructure due to rapid population growth has led to tremendous stress among residents. In this context the concept of weekends for city dwellers of this metropolis gains importance. Most citizens of the new generation of Bangalore are immigrants from the rural hinterland of India. The sudden rise of IT has beaten at least in the cream layer of rural society in India and in a short period of 15 years met the generation of urban migrants in the first place, that are polite and soft, but not very comfortable with the etiquette surrounding them. While they are comfortable with the convenience and speed of this urban nobody can deny that there is a part of his mind, which pulls back to nature, where nostalgia called and where the mind yearns for the simple way to his childhood.
Wayanad is only 6 hours drive from the urban chaos of Bangalore. Only 280 kms from Bangalore, a different world awaits you. Rolling green hills, the air very fresh mountain blue skies are almost touching, cascading waterfalls, wildlife and full of tea plantations and spices, which promises a romantic getaway, Wayanad is all that and more. A legendary land, whose spices changed world history, a culture almost three thousand years old, a place rich in ancient myth, Wayanad is something that never have enough.
I lists some of the attractions of Wayanad here. This is by no means exhaustive.
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Lakes and Boating
1. Pookot Lake, Wayanad
With his own dream and serenity, this natural fresh water lake surrounded by meadows and trees everywhere is a haven for travelers who love peace.
Pookot Lake, about 13 km from Kalpetta, the Fourth District of the head of Wayanad is undoubtedly the most beautiful tourist spot in the whole of Wayanad. The lake is located in the foothills of the surrounding mountains. Canoeing on Lake Pookot is a memorable experience. Tall trees and dense forests that line along the route around the lake offer a delight visual. A freshwater aquarium with a variety of fish is an added attraction.
This natural beauty is a freshwater lake surrounded by evergreen forests and hills woodlands. Boating, playground and shopping center of handicrafts and spices are willing Wyanad by the District Tourism Promotion Council. These facilities offer recreational visitors. A freshwater aquarium with large variety of fish is administered by the Fisheries Department. The lake is 9 miles south of Green Planet Plantation complex.
2.Banasura Sagar Lake, Wayanad
Banasura Sagar Dam is located 21 km from Kalpetta,. It is the largest dam in land in India and the second largest in Asia, and an ideal starting point for excursions into the scenic mountains. It is a major tourist attraction.
In the dam reservoir is a set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas. The islands of the hills in the background Banasura offer a spectacular view.
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3.Karalad Lake, Wayanad
16 km west of Kalpetta, this is a 7-hectare lake, with photo opportunities
Dweep 4.Kuruva river islands, Wayanad
Kuruva Island is in the tributaries of Kabani river and is a great picnic spot. His serene silence and wide expanse of evergreen forest leaves that surprising. This island is isolated but a set of rare species of birds, plants and orchids are the monarchs of Kuruva Island. Kuruva island 17 miles east of Mananthavady.
Kuruva is a large island of 950 acres abundantly rich green forest. It is far from the turbulence of city life making it an exotic for visitors to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
View Points
1.Lakkidi viewpoint, Wayanad
One of the viewpoints Wyanad popular, this is the way of Kozhikode. When you are here, do not forget to feed the monkeys and currant flavors and pineapple preserves from local stores
2.Boys Point City View, Wayanad
This is an amazing beautiful place in the ghat road that leads boys in town to Kottiyoor famous temple. You can see sunset from a great height and see Kannur coast will be visible as a line of silver. Distance 45 Kms from Planet Green Resorts
3.Phantom Rock, Wayanad
A rock shaped skull bears an uncanny resemblance to the ghost face. It will be an excellent addition to your travel photos
View 4.Nellimale Point, Wayanad
Nellimale is an excellent place for trekking with lots of stimulating trails. The summit of this hill offers a great view of the cascading falls and the beautiful valley Meenmutty the foreground.
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Trekking
1.Chembra Peak, Wayanad
Chembra Peak rises to 2100 meters and is perhaps the highest peak in Wayanad region. It is popular with tourists for the simple reason that it offers spectacular views of the surroundings from its zenith. However, trekking up the same hill, is not so simple. It usually takes about four hours to climb, but the owners could only take an extra hour.
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Pico 2.Brahmagiri
We rested here for a while and walked a bit on the beautiful ridges. A little walk and saw a few and sambars ma of an elephant with her baby. The weather had completely disappeared until we head back and offers good views of the surroundings and the Brahmagiri peak itself. Also has to do in the wild gaurs way back. Some of us found porcupine spikes here and there. Was filled with elephant dung wherever we went. A pair of Nilgiri Langur were seen in a tree at a distance. There was no life in every corner of the sanctuary.
Pico 3.Banasura
It is the largest dam land in India and is situated 21 km from Kalpetta. Due to the undulating topography of the region, the islands are formed upstream of the dam when the dam is full.
4.Pakshipathalam, Wayanad
Pakshipathalam in Brahmagiri hills in Thirunelli, is a challenge for any tourist looking for adventure tourism. To reach Pakshipathalam seventeen kilometers have to be covered through wild forest. The deep rock caves formed among the thick blocks of rocks in the upper north end of Brahmagiri, are home to various birds and wild beasts. Special permission to get the Forest Department to go Pakshipathalam.
Wildlife and bird sancturies Wayanad
1.Begur (tholpetty) wild life sanctuary, Wayanad
Located on the north ridge of Wayanad (bordering Coorg district of Karnataka) is very similar Tholpetty to Muthanga in terms of flora and fauna. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between November and May.
2.Muthanga wildlife sanctuary, Wayanad
Spread over a wide area, Muthanga Region is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere. Located 18 km east of Sultan Bathery, is a rainforest reserve connected to two shrines important. Bandipur National Park in Mexico City and Mudumalai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu (TN) The vegetation is predominantly moist deciduous forest with small areas of swamps, teak forests, bamboo and tall. In the midst of a fertile and varied flora, this region has several rare herbs and medicinal plants.
With numerous wells, Muthanga has a large population of pachyderms, and has been declared a Project Elephant site. Other species of animals are leopards, Gaur, Sambar, Cheetal, deer barker, Hanuman Langur and slender Loris. The reserve is also home to a small population of tigers. In addition, there is a profusion of birds, butterflies and insects.
Distance from the planet green: 3 km
3.Pakshipathalam bird sanctuary, Wayanad
Located deep in the jungle in the mountains Brahmagiri at an altitude of more than 1700mtrs, Pakshipathalam is a formation of boulders, some as high as two-story buildings! The deep caves found here are home to large variety of birds, animals and plant characteristics. The trip is a 7km trek through a dense forest that begins at Thirunelli. (Permission especially from the DFO ï ¿½ North Wayanad in Mananthavady).
Waterfalls
1.Meenmutty waterfalls, Wayanad
A jungle of 2 km interest hike from the main road Ooty, Meenmutty waterfall is most spectacular in Wayanad. A unique feature is that water drops about 300 meters in three stages.
2.Soochipara waterfalls, Wayanad
Soochippara waterfalls are really a treasure of nature. Down from their unit and take a mile. walk through the dense equatorial forest of Wayanad. You will discover nature at its thundering best. Soochippara is a powerful cascade of three levels. The cliff face here is ideal for rock climbing, but for the real professionals only.
3.Palchuram waterfalls, Wayanad
Palchuram new path is open to Kottiyoor Wayanad. A visit to this place is exotic, especially during the rainy season and winter season. The whole mountain is covered with snow and cold weather chilling makes you feel wonderful.
4.Chethalayam waterfalls, Wayanad
Chethalayam is one of Wayanadï ¿½ s small waterfalls. Iti ¿½ s surroundings offer a range of views from the observation of birds. It is also popular with trekking enthusiasts.
5.Kanthanpara Water falls Wayanad
This beautiful waterfall is about 30 meters high.
History and heritage
1.Pazhassi tomb (35 km northeast of Kalpetta):
The memory of the 'Lion of Kerala – Veera Pazhassi Raja – who organized guerrilla warfare against British East India Company East, is in Mananthavady. The cave where he took refuge Pazhassi pulp until he was captured by the British.
2 Edakkal Caves (24 km from Sulthan Bathery):
The two caves are located at an altitude of 1000 m near Mala Ambukutty Ambalavayal. The writings of the New Age rock paintings on the walls are evidence of prehistoric civilization that existed in those regions. Accessible only by a 1 km trekking path Edakkal. Morning is the best time to visit the caves. Entry is permitted only to 1700 hrs.
Cultural and tribal
1.Wayanad Heritage Museum
Located in the city of Ambalavayal, this museum houses an interesting collection objects that shed light on the history, culture and heritage of Wayanad region. These include helmets, weapons, pottery and various objects related to tribal life. A series of pictorial rock edicts referred to as Hero Stones, memorialise the days of valiant warriors. Alongside the museum is a small theater where you can view a slideshow multimedia Wayanad.
2.Muniyara, Wayanad
Excavations at various points around the foot of the hill Ambukuthi have found a distinctive set of commonly called Muniyaras ancient vaults. The remains of tools of Stone Age pottery found in these cellars are now displayed at the Wayanad Heritage Museum, Ambalavayal.
3.Uravu, Wayanad
Uravu is a charity working in the area of indigenous science and technology. They run a design successful bamboo handicrafts and production center, along with a bamboo nursery. Uravu has a wide range of functional and decorative products created from this wonderful material which is abundant in Wayanad.
4. Tree chain, Wayanad
This tree Ficus large, united by an important supply chain a dramatic local legend. As the story, a young man called Adivasi Karinthandan was instrumental in guiding a British Engineer through the rugged mountainous terrain in Wayanad. Eager to take credit for discovering the engineer conveniently killed his guide, whose soul, according to legend, constantly travelers sought after. It is further believed that a priest chained the troublesome spirit in this tree.
Religious attractions in Wayanad
Hindu
1.Valiyoor Kavu Temple, Wayanad
This temple dedicated to the Mother Goddess, manifest in three main forms of Vana Durga, Bhadrakali and Jala Durga is an important place of worship for the tribal communities in Wayanad. The annual 15-day is March / April
Lava Kusha 2.Seetha-Temple, Wayanad
This is the only known temple dedicated to Lava and Kusha, the sons of Lord Rama. Local legends connect this region with many important episodes from the Ramayana. As the sanctuary favored the Pazhassi Raja, this temple has traditionally entry to the devotees of all religions.
3. Thrissilery Shiva Temple, Wayanad
This imposing temple perfect architectural proportions, is inextricably linked with the temple of Vishnu in Thirunelli. It is believed that the performance of ancestral rites in Thiruneli unfinished unless followed by offerings at the temple. Within the facility there is also a shrine to Durga Jala, is believed to have been installed for anything less than the legendary Parasurama. There are many myths surrounding the temple tank here, which curiously enough never dries!
4. Thirunelli Temple Wayanad
Set amid the mountains and forests, ancient temple Thirunelli River is a beautiful example of classical architecture of Kerala temple. Legend says that this temple was dedicated by the creator, Lord Brahma to propitiate El Salvador, the Lord Vishnu. The idol is in the form of Chathurbhuja. Often referred to as Dakshina Kasi (Kasi of the south on), this temple attracts pilgrims from all over, primarily for ancestral rites. The two main parties are in April and August / September.
5. Papanasini, Thirunelli, Wayanad
A few steps from the temple is the mountain spring Thirunelli known as Papanasini clear. A ritual bath here is believed to wash away all worldly sins.
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6. Ananthanatha Puliyarmala Swami Temple, Wayanad
A beautiful Jain temple dedicated to Swami Ananthanatha, one of the saints of the Jaina faith, is six miles. from Kalpetta, Wayanad
7. The temple of glass Koottamunda, Wayanad
Situated on the hillside of Vellarimala, this temple dedicated to Swami Parswanatha, Third Jain Thirthankara of faith, is an exquisitely beautiful family temple. Paraswanatha icons Padmavathi Devi and Swami established in the sanctuary of this temple have thousand reflections on standards of beauty in mirrors placed in the interior side of the temple walls. It is twelve miles. from Kalpetta.
8. Santhinatha Venniyode Temple, Wayanad
This is another Jain temple dedicated to San Santhinatha Swami, and is located 20 kilometers from Kalpetta. Chandranath Swami Temple Puthanangadi, Vrishabhadeva Mananthavady Swami Temple and Swami temple Palkunnu Parawanatha are other important Jain temples in the district.
Jainism in Wayanad
Sultan Bathery Jain Temple-, Wayanad
This temple is one of the most important among a series of ruins spread across the state of Kerala that testify a period of strong Jain presence in this region. Believed to have been built in the 13th century, served as a Hindu shrine, an important center of activity trade and, finally, as a battery (ammunition store) for Tipu Sultan ¿½ s armies on the march.
The temples in and Puthenangadi Punchavayal Best known are the ruins of Jain temples. With their beautifully carved pillars now partly in ruins, and rather neglected area, these sites exude a peculiar air mystery.
Christian pilgrimage places in Wayanad
1.Pallikunnu Chruch, Wayanad
2.Nadavayal St Thomas Church, Wayanad
Pilgrim Muslim centers in Wayanad
1. Varambetta Mosque, Wayanad
2. Mardonia Mosque, Wayanad
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