Informations
WAYANAD - INFORMATION
(1) wayanad wildlife sanctuaries (Muthanga and Tholpetty) are clossed due to fire season till April 15, But it is the best time to see animals outside of the Sanctuaries .
- (2) Meenmutty waterfall (near Vaduvanchal)is partly closed,(contact no; 04936-282001) Meenmutty waterfall (near Banasura dam) is opend
- (3) Edakkal cave is opened , Entry time is 8;30 a.m to 4 p.m ,but they may close cave and entry when reach maximum (1920 visitors) a day. (Edakkal Cave will be closed on Mondays, January 26th,May 1st, August 15th , October 2nd and on Thiruvonam, also cave will be closed when rains heavily and thunder (con; 9446052134)
- (4) Banasura dam and kanthampara waterfall are opened
- (5) Kuruva Island is opened. (Maximum 1050 visitors a day , 525 each at both entry counter. it may close during fire season/heavy rain and wild Elephants come inside the Island.Last entry at 1 p.m contact number; forest office 04936-245180 , D.M.C Manager 9447545617 / Aswathy Homely Lunch 9745014451,its the best lunch in this area
- (6)Chembra peak is opened. (.Entry time 7 a.m to 12 noon for trekking , Maximum 200 visitors a day. (Visiting time upto watch tower 7 a.m to 4 p.m .Trek to Chembra, only half way,(up to lake). Trek to top is restricted . it is better to keep your phone off when your are on top of hills while lightning. Contact No. 9947896008) There may be leeches in the forest when rainy season.
- (7) week ends and holidays will be crowded in wayanad.
- (8) pakshipatalam trek is partly closed. Banasura peak is opened.
- (9) Banasura peak contact No; 7559913641 / 7012141733, Brahamagiri hills is opened no; 8848750424 / 8086465760
- (10) students may get concession if submit official letter from school.
- (11) some destination may be closed when rains heavily / fire or any other reason
- (12) please call Govt; information centre if you need more and correct information through phone ;- wayanad tourism information center collectrate 04936-204441 , wayanad D.T.P.C 04936-202134 ( I may not be able to attend all the calls especially when work with my guests .)
- [ Last updated on 09-03- 2023]
WAYANAD GUIDES - D.T.P.C Wayanad
There are number of Approved Guides in Wayanad, Kerala. They will provide you every service.Getting their services will make your trip safe, enjoyable, valuable and memorable.Con; 9961284874, Fees ranges Rs. 2500-3000 per day
D.T.P.C Authorised guides in Wayanad, Kerala; Sabu abraham,Anoop c.j, Suresh k.b,Bibin Baby, Subair ,solomon , Nash jose. contact no; for wayanad guides and naturalist ; E-mail sabu.wynad@gmail.com, Mob; 09447952186
WAYANAD -TRANSPORTATION
Commonly jeeps are used in hill stations, especially in wildlife parks, open jeeps are available, with driver and driver-cum guide, both a/c and non a/c Cars and other vehicles available here. Jeep rates: South Wayanad (Muthanga Safari, Jain Temple, Edakkal Cave, Museum, Waterfall and spice plantations etc.) North Wayanad (Tholpetty Safari, Kuruva Island, Temples, spice plantations etc.) Taxi cost R.s 2500-3000 per day up to 100 kilometer, extra kilometer R.s 18 - 20
Wayanad Taxi ; Kalpetta Sreesan (no; 9605660681 ) is an expert driver in tourism sector. He organizes different type of taxis in wayanad
Wayanad tourism organisation 04936-255308 www.wayanad.org
Wayanad Tourist Information centre collectrate ;04936-204441
WAYANAD District Tourism Promotion Council ( D.T.P.C Wayanad ) Tourist Information center; 04936-202134
WAYANAD WILD LIFE WARDEN ;04936-220454
WAYANAD POLICE SUPERINTENDENT ; 04936-202525 / 202500
WAYANAD wildlife warden (assi) Muthanga 04936-271010
Wayanad wildlife warden (assi) Tholpetty 04935-250853
Train ticket booking office 04936-202580
Wayanad govt; bus office ; kalpetta 04936-202611 , bathery 04936-220217 ,mananthvady 04935-240640
Wayanad hospitals ; kalpetta 04936-220550 , bathery 04936-220283 , mananthavady 04935-240269 / 240124
