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Wayanad - Thirunelly Temple | Pazhassi Tomb | Chembra Peak | Edakkal Caves | Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary | Lakkdi | Pookot Lake
WAYANAD
Wayanad is known for its lovely mist clad hill stations, sprawling spice plantations, luxuriant forests and rich cultural traditions. Hidden away in the hills of this land are some of the oldest tribes of people.
Thirunelly
Temple
This temple is situated 49Kms away from Mananthavady. It is surrounded by Kambamala, Karimala and varadiga. The Thirunelly temple is a marvel in temple architecture. The shrine is shielded with 30 granite columns and the ground is paved with huge square pieces of granite.
Pazhassi
Tomb
This memorial of the 'Lion of Kerala' - The Veera Pazhassi Raja, who organized
the guerilla pattern of warfare against the British East Indian company is 32 Km northeast of
Kalpetta.
Chembra
Peak
This peak is 4 Km west of Kalpetta and 2100 meters above sea level. Chembra is the highest peak in Wayanad and is an ideal area for trekking.
Accommodation:
P.P.S. Tourist Home, Hotel Rocky Rosya, Wood Land Tourist Home are some of the budget hotels.
Edakkal Caves
It is 16km away from Sultan Battery. The two caves are located at a height of 1000 meters on Ambukutty Mala near Ambalavayal. The New Stone Age pictorial writings on the walls of these natural caves at Edakkal are evidence of the civilizations that existed in these regions in prehistoric times. The caves can be accessed only by a 1 Km trekking trail from Edakkal. Morning hours are the best time to visit the caves. Entry is permitted only
up to 1700.
Muthanga Wildlfe Sanctuary
It is 15kms away from Sultan Battery. The 354 Sq.km Muthanga sanctuary is rich in fauna and flora. It is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in the state. Elephants roam freely here and tigers are sighted frequently. Various spices of deer, monkeys, birds and so on are also found here. Trees and plants growing here are typical of the south Indian moist deciduous forests and West Coast semi evergreen forests. Best season to visit is June to October.
Lakkdi
It is 5 km south of Vythiri. Lakkdi, the gateway to Wayanad is situated 700 meters above sea level, at the crest of the Thamarasseri Ghat Pass. Lofty peaks, gurgling streams and luxuriant forests, add magic to the journey up the winding roads to this hill station.
Pookot Lake
This perennial fresh water lake, nestled among wooded hills, is the only one of its kind in Kerala. Boating facilities, a children's park, a handicrafts and spices emporium and a fresh water aquarium are among the tourist attractions here. The lake is 3 km south of Vythiri Resorts.
References:
http://india-tourism.com/
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