FLORA & FAUNA

The Flora Of Wayanad Are Characteristic Of The Western Ghats And The Plantation Crops Grown In The Cool Climate. A Major Portion Of The District Is Covered By Coffee. Trees Of The Wild Type Like Rose-Wood, Anjili (Artocarpus), Mullumurikku (Erthrina), Several Species Of Caussia And Many Other Non-Descrip Varieties Are Still Preserved Here And There, To Give Shade To The Coffee Plants. These Trees Give A Dembalance Of Wilderness To The Landscape Of Wayanad. In A Majority Of Coffee Plantations, The Age-Old Species Are Replaced By The Silver-Oak...

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Chethalayam Falls

Small but rich with birds One of the smaller waterfalls in Wayanad.It is a little paradise of bird watchers .If you are a trekking enthusiasm, Chethalayam also have something for yo...

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Sunrise Valley

Sunrise Valley is a stunning place for trekking among tourist detinations in Wayanad. It is a great place to watch the rising and setting sun set amidst dramatic mountain scenery. The place also offers a panoramic view of the valley beneath with the River Chaliyar meandering along. From: Kalpetta:22 kms. Sultan Bathery: 20 kms. Mananthavady: 57 k...

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Phantom Rock

Phantom Rock: named so because of it’s skull head shape, is locally called Cheengeri Mala. The place provides great site for photography. From: Kalpetta:26 kms. Sultan Bathery: 12 kms. Mananthavady: 43 k...

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Karapuzha Dam

Karapuzha dam is one of the biggest Earth ]Dams in India.This large irrigation based dam site is set amidst picturesque surroundings. It is one of the important tourist destination in Wayanad.. From: Kalpetta:40 kms. Sultan Bathery: 58 kms. Mananthavady: 17 k...

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Kanthanpara Falls

Kanthanpara Falls is one significant and charming waterfall at about 30 mts height.  It  is an apt place for picnics amidst the luring beauty of the nature. From: Kalpetta:22 kms. Sultan Bathery: 23 kms. Mananthavady: 57 k...

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Pakshipathalam

Birds underworld After the 7km trek through thick forest commencing at Thirunelli, we will reach Pakshipathalam,the birds underworld located deep within the forest in the Brahmagiri hills (1700 metres altitude).The distinctive species of plants ,animals and wide variety of bird are living here in the deep cave as a ‘family’.The ‘underworld’ is protected with large boulders. Kalpetta:71kms S.Bathery:78kms Mananthavady:36 k...

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Sentinel Rock Falls

Sentinel Rock Waterfalls also known as Soochipara Falls is a spectacular three-tiered waterfalls in Vellarimala, Wayanad, surrounded by Deciduous, Wet Evergreen and Tropical Montane forests. It is the most attractive falls among all major waterfalls in the region. The falls is about 200m in height. From: Kalpetta:23 kms. Sultan Bathery: 43 kms. Mananthavady: 58 k...

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Kuruva Island

Kuruva Island is situated on the tributaries of the river kabani and is a fabulous picnic spot. The Island is a vast island of 950 acres abundantly rich with green forest. The island is home to various species of rare birds, orchids and herbs. From: Kalpetta:40 kms. Sultan Bathery: 58 kms. Mananthavady: 17 k...

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Pallikkunnu Church

Pallikkunnu Church is a famous pilgrim centre of North Kerala. This is a Latin Catholic church in the name of Our Lady of Lourdes. It was established in 1905.Some practices and rituals  followed in this church is similar to those in Hindu Temples. The festival is on February 2nd to 18th. Main days are 10th and 11th. From: Kalpetta:19 kms. Sultan Bathery: 38 kms. Mananthavady: 23 ...

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Chethalayam Falls

Small but rich with birds One of the smaller waterfalls in Wayanad.It is a little paradise of bird watchers .If you are a trekking enthusiasm, Chethalayam also have something for yo...

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Banasurasagar Dam

Banasura Sagar dam is the largest earth dam in India.Banasura project precincts are ideal starting point for treks to the Banasura peak.A quaint feature is that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas. ...

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Pookote Lake

Pookote is wayanad’s one of top tourist  destination.It is set in a beautiful valley and surrounded by evergreen forests.This tourist centre is also have boating  facilities,children’s park,shop for souvenirs and spices and a fresh aquarium. From: Kalpetta:15 kms. Sultan Bathery: 40 kms. Mananthavady: 50 k...

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Uravu

Uravu is a non-profit trust established in 1996,promoting social entrepreneurship based on value addition of local, natural resources. It’s a vision, search and social practice aimed at social well-being and sustainable development.Uravu implements successful bamboo crafts design and production centre. From: Kalpetta: 12 kms. Sultan Bathery: 23 kms. Mananthavady: 45 k...

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Meenmutty Waterfalls

Three-tiered Queen waterfall in Wayanad The Queen fall among the waterfalls in Wayanad and the second largest waterfall in Kerala.A unique feature is that water drops about 300 metres over three stages .Between main Ooty road and Meenmuttyfall a 2km jungle trek off is waiting for you To know more about the Queen fall-Call us From Kalpetta:29kms S.Bathery:28kms                       ...

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Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary

Muthanga is a rain forest reserve which is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Region.It is connected to two other major sanctuaries: Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Mudumalai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.Vegetation was moist deciduous forest.This region comprises several rare herbs and medicinal plants. It is an ideal destination to watch herds of wild elephants.The sanctuary is also home to Leopards,Gaur,Sambar,Cheetal,Barking Deer,Hanuman Langur...

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Chembra Peak

The garden of clouds Chembra is the highest peak in Wayanad about 2100 metres above sea level making  the tallest summit in the region.It is part of the wayanad hill ranges in western ghats,adjoining the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu and vellarimala in Calicut district in Kerala. Beyond all these ‘geographicals’ chembra is truely an amazing experience. Love Lake A heart shaped lake on the way to the top of the peak will make your steps more...

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Edakkal Caves

Edakkal Caves are two natural caves located 1,200 metres above sea level on Ambukuthi Mala 25 km from Kalpetta in the Wayanad district of Kerala in India’s Western Ghats. They lie besides an ancient trade route connecting the high mountains of Mysore to the ports of Malabar coast. Inside the caves are pictorial writings believed to be dating to at least 5000 BC, from the Neolithic man, indicating the presence of a prehistoric civilization...

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