Wayanad

WAYANAD

Old name-PURAIKIZINAD(Thirunelli sasanam),

A Plateau of height between 700 and 2100 metres above sea level ensconced Western Ghats on the eastern border of north kerala constitutes Wayanad district .Its geographical position is, therefore, peculiar and unique. The difference in altitudes of each locality within the district presents a variation of climatic conditions in different places. Nature has blessed this part of the country bounteously with mist-clad mountains and sylvan valleys. The idyllic nature of Wayanad, which could make it a good enough rival for Kashmir, its nearness to Ooty and Mysore, with well-laid roads to these centres offer tremendous tourist potentialities.

The name ‘wayanad’ is derived from the expression ‘Wayanadu’ which means ‘land of paddy fields’. A visitor may be impressed by the extensive paddy of the district. agriculture in Wayanad is equally divided between paddy and plantation crops .The hills which are deep blue in the bright sun and mist –Covered most of the time juxtapose these paddy fieids.this,infact is a splendid spectacle of nature’ contrast.Ting rivers of wayanad are in striking contract to the various river system of the rest of Kerala.The kabani river system of Wayanad is the perennial source of water to kavery.Panamaram rivulet originated from Lakkidi and Manatody rivulet originated from Thondarmudi peak joins together six kilometers north of Panamaram town and after the confluence the river is known as Kabani. Coffee is ubiquitous in

Wayanad has the highest concentration of tribals in kerala.The form one-fifth of the total pollution of the District.This area was originally reigned by the Rajahs of the veda tribe.Later polliticalauthority come to the Pazhassi rajahs of kottayam royal dynasty. The Kurichyas of Wayanad has a great martial tradition .they constituted the army of Pazhazi Rajah
who engaged the Britsh forces in battles.The excellence of kurichya archery has been exhibited recently at Pazazi museum ,Manathoddy.
WAYANAD AT A GLANCE
District capital-kalpetta
Density-366/sqkm
Taluks-sulthan bathery ,kalpetta,Manatoddy
Literacy -85.52%
Tribals-Paniyar,Kurichiyar,Kurumar,Kattunaikkar,Urali,Kadan,Adiyan
Rivers-Kabani,Panamaram puza,Noolpuza,manantoddy puza
Plantation crops-Rice,Elam,Coffe,Pepper,Tea,Ginger,Rubber,Fruits,Vegetables
Muncipalites-Kalpetta
Sea shores-No
Railways-No
Main roads-N.H 212
Boundries of Wayanad
East-Kozikode
West-Kannur ,Kozikode
South-Malappuram,Kozikode
North-Tamilnad State,Karnataka State
CLIMATE
The dale Lakkidi nestled among the hills of Vythiri Taluk has the higest average annual rainfall in India.The relative humidity in the season of the mansoon is 90%.The maximum temperature during the Day time is 90.4F and the minimum 59.0F.Thus offers the climate a hill ststion similar to that of Oottacamound.
FLORA AND FAUNA
The flora of Wayanad are charactrised of the WesternGhats.A major portion of thedistrict is covered by Coffe.Trees of the wild type like anjil(Artocarpus),Mulmu giverukku(Erthrina),konna(Cassia) and many other non-descript are still preserved here and there to give shade to the coffe plants.Of the 20864 hectares of reserve forest land,the major portion is used as teak plantation.elephant,spotted deer,civetcat,wild pig,sambar deer,red squirrel,bonnet monkey,jungle cat,star tortoise,silvar owl,tiger,black leopard,cheetah,bear,wild goat,wildbuffelow,peacock are seen in wayanad.
PILGRIME TOURISM
1 Thirunelli Cave temple
Located in a vally beneath a hill called Brahmagiri in the biological reserve forest,this temple is often reffered to as Kasi of the south.the residing deity of this temple is Lord Vishnu.in the primitive literature Unniyachicharitham mentioned thirunelli as 2Dakshinendian Mullavan.It is believed that Brhma himself installed the idol of Lord Vishnu in this temple.Alittle away from this mountain spring called Papanasini which literary means the destroyer of all sins.A routed dip here is believed to wash one away off all wordlysins.
3 Mahaganapathi temple
.This temple located at Bathery .This temple is supposed to have built eight centuries ago.Before the conquest of Tipu Sulthan ,sulthan bathery was known as Ganapathivattom.This temple is devoted to Ganapathi.
4 Koottamunda Glass temple
This is the jain templelocated on the slope of Vellarimala.The icons paraswanatha swami,third Thirthankara of the jain faith and Padmavathi devi set in the sanctum of this temple have thousand reflections in beautiful patterns on the mirrors placed on the inner side of the temple walls.It is twenty kilometers from Kalpetta.
5 Valliyoorkavu temple
This temple is located about 5 miles east of Manantoddy town. It is devoted to godess Durga.Every year a festival that lasts for two weeks is celebrated in February and March.Adivasis from al over the district attend this festival.In the past Adivasi labourers were sold as slaves during this festival.
6 Sita temple ponkuzi
This is the another centuries old temple associated with the myth of Sita Devi,Leva and Kusa ,it is located on Karnataka border.There is a big pond in frond of the temple,Myths says it was the tears of Sita Devi
7 Varampatta mosque
This is the most ancient mosque of Muslims is located at Padinjarathara..
8 St,peter’ s and St.paul’ s Syrian Orthdox church
This is the most primitive church in Wayanad.It is located at meenangadi.
9 Pallikkunnu Lourd church
This is belongs to Roman catholics.
ECOTOURISM

1 Muthaga Wild life Sanctury;this is the part of Nilagiri Biosphere reserve.It is connected to Bandipur Tiger national park in Karnataka&Mudumalai sanctuary in Tamilnadu. elephant,bear,spotted deer,sambar deer,cheetah,tiger,wild buffalo,civet cat,bennet monkey,wild pig,wild dog,black leopard,wild cat,red squirrel,hill snake,star tortoise,peacock,silver owl are commonly seen in this forest.
2 Edakkal caves;These are the two caves on the Ambukuthy mountain.Popular belief is that the arrows sent by Leva and kusa struck this mountain and hence this name ambukuthy.On the walls ofthese caves there are many pictors and writings that related to the new stone age civilization.This is one of the most ancient rock writngs in the world.
3 Meenmutty waterfalls;Largest water fall in wayanad.There is also
way for jungle trekking.Water drops about 300m.
4 Karapuza Dam; it is near to bathery.Large irrigation based dam site in wayanad.
5 Soochipara water falls;It is the Sential rock water falls

6 Pakshi pathalam; t is in brahmagiri hills.It belong to thirunelli panchayat.so many birds and bats living this rocks.It is very good place for trekking.
7 Chembra peak;It is the higest peak in wayanad at2100m.above from MSL.
8 Kanthanpara waterfalls;It is best for Adventorous Rock Trekking.
9 Wayanad Heritage Museum;Located in Ambalavayal.Large collections of archiological monuments present here.There is a small theatre.You can watch multimedia presentation of Wayanad in thisTheatre.
10 Burial place of Veera Pazassi Rajah;It is located at Mavilamthod,Mananthoddy.There is also a museum in which excellence of Kurichya archery has been exhibited.
Hydal Tourism
10 Pookot natural lake;It is the one of the natural lake in kerala.It is in vythiri taluk.three sides of the lake covered by Evergreen forest.Boat service available here.

11 Kuruva Island; It is 950 acre of Evergreen Forest on one of the tributaries of the river Kabani.In this island so many endangered species of birds,butterflies and orchids present.River Rafting available in Kuruva Island.
12 Banaurasagar earth Dam;Second largest earth dam in India.
Speed boat facility available here .
Health tourism
We are treating with combination of Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda,siddha,homeopathy,Unani,Naturopathy and yoga.All medicines are prepared from Natural Resources and has no side effects.That is the importance of Indian systems of medicine.
Available special treatment for
AIDS,CANCER,OBESITY,SPONDYLITIS,ARTHRITIS,REUMATISM,MIGRANE,SINUSITES,PSORIASIS,HYPERTENSION,GYNACOLOGICAL COMPLINTS,INFERTILITY,ANTI-NATAL CARE&POST-NATAL CARE,PAEDIATRIC DISORDERS,PSYCOLOGICAL DISEASES,STOMACH COMPLINTS/
Any consultation contact Dr.ARUNBABY,PALACKAMATTATHIL ,PUTHEN KUNNU ,WAYANAD, E-MAIL;arunbaby@aol.in(physician,santhigiri ayurveda-siddha hospital&panchakarma centre ,Goa) Visit;www.siddhamedicares.blogspot.com.
Super Drive
Wayanad-Calicut-Bakal
Wayanad-Kodaikkanal-Munnar
Wayanad-Nadukani-Gudaloor-Ooty
Wayanad-Coorg-Mysore
Wayanad-Kodaikkanal-Masanagudi
Waynad-Coorg-Ooty
Wayanad-Munnar-Alappy-Kovalam
Wayanad-Ooty-Kodaikkanal,Munnar
Wayanad-Cochin-Alappy-Kovalam

Why wayanad is one of the best tourism sector in the world?
1 .Honeymoon on tree top at Lakkidi, mist covered
Evergreen Forest. It is registered the second highest degree of rain fall in the world
3 .Trekking and overnightcamping at adventurous Chembra peak(highest peak in wayanad at 2100m above from MSL) .
4 Safari to Muthanga wild life sanctuary. 5.camping at tiger cave at Kaduvakuzi.
6 Rafting across kuruva island, one of the natural island in the world.
7.Speed boating across Banasura sagar Dam, largest earth dam in India.
8.Cycling across pookot natural Lake.
9 Swimming at kanthanpara water
falls. 10 .Rock climbing to Edakkal Caves, ancient natural cave in the world.
11 .Bird watching and Trekking at pakshipathalam in Brahmagiri Hills.
12 .Are you like to go 800 years back ? Pilgrime tourism to thirunelli cave temple,kottamunda jaina glass temple,mahaganapathi temple and Edakkal caves
13.Fishing in Kabani river.
14.Folk art performance and Dinner with most ancient Tribes in the world.

Wayanad is 365 days tourist Destination
Refresh your mind and Saul &
Do best to the World
So Wayanad calling……
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