Nestled among the mountains of western ghats, lies Wayanad.
The name Wayanad is believed to be derived from the word Vayalnadu, which means "the land of paddy fields". The present district of Wayanad was carved out from the parts of Kozhikode and Kannur districts which came into being on 1st November 1980 as the 12th district of Kerala.
General detailsArea: 2126 sq km.Location: Located between North Latitude 11°47' & 15°58' and East Longitude 75°47' & 70°27', district of Wayanad is on the southern tip on the Deccan plateau.Altitude: 700-2100 mts above mean sea level. Temperature: 13°c - 32°cMain crops: Coffee, Pepper, Tea, Rubber, Cardamom, Vanilla. Click here to know moreClimate: Uniform pleasant climate throughout the yearClothing: Light summer wear for most of the year. Between Dec & Feb, carry warm clothes.Language: Malayalam is the local language. English and Hindi are widely spoken and understood. Kannada and Tamil are also understood towards border region. STD codes: Mananthavady :: ++91 (0)4935 Kalpetta & Other :: ++91 (0)4936Where to stay: Please check the Accommodation pageTaluks: 3 (Vythiri, Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery)Municipality: 1 (Kalpetta)Grama Panchayaths: 25 Click here to knowBlock Panchayaths: 3District Head Quarters: KalpettaAssembly Constituencies: 3 (Kalpetta, Sulthan Bathery, North Wayanad)Parliament Constituencies: 2 Kannur (North Wayanad) & Kozhikode (Kalpetta, S.Bathery)
Kalpetta, the district headquarters of Wayanad, is the only municipality in this hilly region. The town has hotels, bars, restaurants and shops, making it a convenient base to visit this place while at the same time enjoying these facilities.Chembra peak-At 2100 mts above mean sea level, Chembra is the highest peak in Wayanad and is ideal for trekking. Climbing this peak is a challenging mountaineering endeavour and would take a full dayThe scenic beauty of Wayanad, which is visible from the top of Chembra, is very exhilerating. The surrounding areas offer exceptional photo oppurtunities. Camping on the peak is an unforgettable experience. District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides, sleeping bags, canvases, huts and trekking implements on hire. Distances from: Kalpetta (KPA)-14 Km, Sulthan Bathery (SBY)-42 Km, Mananthavady (MDY)-52 Km
Neelimala View Point-Closer to Vaduvanchal, Neelimala is an excellent venue fro trekking with lots of stimulating trails. The summit of this hill affords a great view of the cascading Meenmutty fallsand the beautiful valley in its foreground.Distances from: KPA-27 Km, SBY-26 Km, MDY-62 Km
Meenmutty falls-An interesting 2 km jungle trek off the main Ooty road, Meenmutty is the largest and most spectacular waterfall in Wayanad. A unique feature is that water drops about 300 metres over three stages.Distances from: KPA-37 Km, SBY-12 Km, MDY-54 Km
Sentinal Rock Waterfalls-22 kms south of Kalpetta near Chooralmala. Locally known as Soochippara and is a very popular leisure destination. This is a three step waterfall more than 200 mts in height. Framed by enchanting scenery. A must to see site! This region is ideal for rock climbing. Soochipara can be reached by a scenic 2 kms. nature walk and deer and other wildlife can be seen near the waterfront.Distances from: KPA-22 Km, SBY-43 Km, MDY-58 Km
Kanthanpara waterfalls-22 kms south east of Kalpetta and 8 kms east of Meppadi, a beautiful waterfall about 30 mts in height. Relatively smaller than Sentinel Rock falls, and rather less frequented Kanthanpara and its surroundings offer a very pleasant site. A easy hike away from the main road, its perfect for picnics.Distances from: KPA-22 Km, SBY-23 Km, MDY-57 Km
Banasura sagar project-21 kms north east of Kalpetta. Situated at Padinjarathara. A mini hydel project with the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia is being built here. The Banasura project precincts are an ideal starting point for treks to the Banasura Peak. A quaint feature is a series of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas.Distances from: KPA-21 Km, SBY-47 Km, MDY-34 கம்
