Place to visit
PLACES YOU WOULD LOVE TO VISIT
Muthanga Sanctuary
Situated in the Nilgiri biosphere, the sanctuary offers views of wild life, including wild elephants, spotted deer, sambar, langur, giant squirrels, wild dog, birds, tiger etc. A specialty is 15 kilometers safari inside the park (entry time 6 a.m to 10a.m; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Entry fee with jeep Rs.2100 (for four Indians); Rs.4200 (for four foreigners). by Bus 350 (indian), 700 (foreigners ) per head
Tholpetty Sanctuary
In terms of flora and fauna similar to Muthanga: 22 km jeep safari in the park; entry fee with jeep Rs.2100 (for four Indians); Rs.4200 (for four foreigners)
Edakkal Cave
Pre-historic caves dating back to Neolithic age; cave engravings incised between 4000 B.C. and 1000 B.C.; entry 8.30 a.m. to 4.30p.m.; fees Rs.50 per head.
Village life experience
Taking a 1.30 / 2 hours walk through the countryside of Wayanad can be exhilarating. You can meet and interact with village folk, view spice plantations, tribal settlements, coffee plantation , farms,medicinal plants, birds, and much else.
Bird Watching
Tourists are taken around through forests to sight 235 varieties of birds, including wood pecker, scarlet minivet, hornbill , bee eater, king fisher, black drongo, barbet, oriole, pittas, bulbul. Best time 7 am to 9.30 am and 4 pm to 6 pm. Guide fee 3000 – 3500 up to 6 pax
Pookot Lake
Natural fresh water lake set in the heart of ever green forest: entry 9 a.m to 5 p.m.; fees Rs.40 per head.
Sentinel Rock Falls / Soochipara waterfall
Popular holiday destination. 1.2 km trek; entry 8 a.m. to 5 . p.m.; fee Rs.150 (Indians); Rs.300 (foreigners)
Kanthampara Fall
Small, but lovely waterfall; 200 meter trek. Fee R. S 40
Banasura sagar Dam:- Second largest earth dam in Asia, surrounded by mountain peaks; entry 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; boating facilities available. entry fee Rs.40.
Kuruva Island
Virgin forest spread over 950 acres in the middle of the river Kabani. There is one main island and 25 islets; entry 9 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.; fees: Rs.220 (Indians; Rs.440 (foreigners).
Spice plantation visit
Wayanad is a very good place to visit spice farms including vanilla, cardamom, ginger, pepper, all spices, nutmegs, cloves, turmeric coffee, etc…
Tea factory & plantation walk
There are possibilities to walk through tea plantation and see / learn tea processing in the factory. Entry fee 100 each
Glass bridge & off road jeep drive at 900 kandi :- There are many glass bridges nearby this area. This off-road jeep drive ( 1200 for six pax) offers greenery and beautiful hills around this area Entry fee R. S 250
Chain Tree
A large tree of ficus species with an iron chain tied to a branch, associated with a local myth.
Lakkidi view point
Lakkidi view point is located just 5 KM away from Vythiri. It is a popular picnic spot offers a beautiful view of the valley and ghat roads.
Wayanad Heritage Museum.
Located in the town Ambalavayal, this museus home to an interesting collection of artifacts that shed light on the history, culture and heritage of the Wayanad region.
Thirunelly Temple
Ancient temple built in Kerala architectural style n the middle of dense forest and encircled by mountain peaks.
Papanasini
A dip in the pool of Papanasisni stream in Thirunelly near the famous temple is believed to wash one of all sins.
Trisseilery Temple
This temple famous for perfect architectural proportions is linked to the Thirunelly temple.
Jain Temple
A 13th century jain temple famous for stone pillars and carvings in Sulthan Bathery and near panamarm
Muniyara
A series of ancient burial vaults called ‘muniyara’.
Chembra Peak
Highest peak (2100 meters) in Wayanad, blessed with a heart-shaped small lake on the top: entry 7. a.m. to 12 p.m.; fee Rs 4000( up to 5 Indians);additional 800 / Rs.8000 (up to 5 foreigners) additonal 1600. / this trek is allowed up to lake / half way
Phantom Rock
Named so because of its skull shape.
Sun Rise Valley
Sprawling valley noted for rich greenery. (No entry at the moment )
Karapuzha Dam
Large irrigation dam. Entry R. S 30
Uravu
Center specializing in innovative bamboo products.
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