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Meenmutty Waterfalls is the tallest waterfall in Wayanad and second largest waterfall in Kerala. It is a three tier cascading waterfall from a height of 300metres. The main attraction of this place is long day trekking in deciduous forest.
Sentinel Rock, which is locally known as Soochipara is at Vellarimala Village in Wayanad district. It is a three tried waterfall cascading down to 200 feet is a breathtaking sight. In the pool below one can enjoy swimming and bathing. The main highlight of this place is top tree hut to explore the beauty of the valley of Western Ghat and the surrounding waterfalls.
Wayanad, famous for its coffee and tea plantations, spices and Kerala waterfalls is the best to unwind and ideal for this quiet and peaceful vacation is Hill View home stay in the small sleepy village of Vaduvanchal. (more…)
Wayanad has the largest population of aborigine people in Kerala. This panoramic hill region of Malabar in the northern Kerala is situated between 700-2100 metres above sea level, and is a homeland to various tribal communication- Paniyas, Adiyas, Kattunayakans, Kurichiyans and Uraali Kurumas, Kerala wildlife. (more…)
Itinerary covers whole Western Ghat region.
DAY-1 : THATTEKKAD BIRD SANCTUARY
You will be picked up from Cochin Airport and start drive towards Thattekad Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, which is an evergreen low land forest situated on the banks of river Periyar . The sanctuary is a habitat for 280 species of birds which includes forest birds and water birds. Some of the birds found here are Crimson-throated Barbet, Bee-eater, Fairy blue bird, Grey-headed fishing eagle, Blackwinged kite, Grey heron, Common Grey Hornbill and Malabar Hornbill, Grey Drongo, Malabar Trogon. Guests will have accommodation at Periyar river lodge ,which is in the midst of Sanctuary.
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Wayanad seems to have belied all the dire predictions on foreign tourist inflow into Kerala following the Mumbai terror attacks and the global financial melt down. According to the district police register, about 30 to 40 foreigners reached the district every day during the second week of January and that the inflow had increased from 4,590 to 8,414, ie., by 83.3 percent. (more…)
An approved Kerala home stay provider, Olives is set amidst cool coffee plantation in Wayanad which is just a hop away from Bangalore, Mysore and Chennai. Located about one and half kilometers away from Kalpetta on the way to Banasura Sagar Dam, Olives Homestay is a prefect place to experience the wilderness of the Wayanad terrain. Olives Homestay offers a relaxing hideout for the urban dwellers to escape from the stresses of big city life. (more…)
Edakkal Hermitage in Wayanad is part of a unique local effort to conserve and promote the heritage and biodiversity of its vicinity. Located along the trail that leads to the Edakkal Caves which are 4600 ft above the sea level, the Hermitage clings to the high cliffs that house the pre-historic Edakkal Caves. A unique getaway for Kerala tourists, Edakkal Hermitage is placed amidst rich coffee and pepper plantations, in an idyllic location covered with green foliage. (more…)
Banasura Resorts and Villas is an ambitious hospitality industry project of the Seagot Developers based in Wayanad, Kerala. Slated to be ready by 2010 Dec, the project is sure to make big strides in the hospitality industry, complementing the value addition of the Wayanad as a prime destination in Kerala. (more…)
Juggu’s Island Resort is located five km away Banasura Sagar Dam, Padinjarathara, Wayanad, Kerala. The resort is tucked away in the wilderness and on a little hillock surrounded by water. One side is covered by forest and the towering Banasurasagar Mountains. The entire area is very picturesque and the scenic beauty is breathtaking. (more…)
This year, a unique Kerala tribal festival was held to coincide with the Nishagandhi Festival at the Kannakakkunnu palace grounds in Thiruvananthapuram. (more…)
Responsible Tourism at its Best
The first tree house in Kerala is from Tour India’s eco-lodging resort called Green Magic Nature Resort. This unique Kerala Resort with tree houses, situated at Kalladi, Wayanad just a two and a half hour drive away from Calicut at an altitude of 3750-4500 feet. (more…)
In a study conducted by the famous News Paper, The Guardian, three home stays from Kerala find their place among the first 10 best home stays in India. Glenora home stay at Wayanad was one among them. Guardian has specified that the idea of homestays were emerged in Kerala, a decade ago and the Indian “homestay” experience has grown from strength to strength over the years. The top six positions in Guardian’s assessment have been occupied by home stays mostly in North India where the concept caught on relatively late. (more…)
Wayanad Tourism Organisation (WTO), a stake holder’s body, was formed in 2000, to draw the attention of discerning tourists to Wayanad, thus making it a sought after Kerala tourism destination. Wayanad, with its rich bio-diversity, has been attracting thousands of nature-lovers from across the globe. It is one of the fastest growing Kerala travel destination. It has become the dream destination of many in the domestic Kerala tour circuit and also of international tourists. (more…)
An adventurous Journey through pristine beauty with cool springs, dense green jungle, and finally reach Vellarimala – abode of clouds. Vellarimala is a part of Western ghat mountain ranges ,and it is also known as Camel’s Hump Mountains. It is situated 6333ft above sea level. Most of the hill range comes under the Meppady Forest Range of South Wayanad Division with some parts falling Thamarassery Range of Kozhikode Division. One can see Kozhikode plains on one side and greenery of Wayanad on the other side while looking from the Vellarimala hilltop. Vavulmala with a height of 7678 ft is the tallest peak in this range. (more…)
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