In the outskirts of Wayanad district, in the midst of Banasura hills, there lies a beautiful reservoir, Banasura Sagar Dam. It is well renowned as the largest earthen dam in Indian and the second largest in Asia. The dam with its astounding views of the valleys downhill, rising mountain ranges, streams, rich varieties of flora…
Karapuzha Dam is one of the biggest earth dams in India, situated in the Wayanad district. The dam is constructed over the Karapuzha River, a tributary of the Kabani river. The construction works began in 1977 and were completed in 2004. The dam was built to meet all the irrigation requirements of the people in…
Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Islands are a cluster of islands in the midst of the Kabani River in Wayanad. It is probably the only set of islands surrounding my freshwater in all of Kerala. This river delta is uninhibited by the human population but tremendously inhabited by rare species of birds, orchids, herbal plants, and…
Pookode Lake is one of the smallest yet highest freshwater lakes in Kerala. Flowing through the mountain slopes at an altitude of 770 meters, Pookode Lake is a precious gem on the hilltop. It is located 15 km away from Kalpetta and 2 km from Vythiri accessible via roadways. The surrounding hills, forests, and green…
If you are fascinated about ghost stories here is a famous one closely associated with a tourist attraction in Wayanad district. Chain tree is a Ficus tree that stands on the extreme end of the Western Ghats road. There are predominantly two legends associated with the tree. The first one would be that of a…
A trip to Wayanad is invariably incomplete without a visit to the world-famous Edakkal Caves located at a distance of 16 km from Sultan Bathery, residing in the Ambukuthi hills. This masterpiece cave of South India is about 4000 feet up the mountain and can only be reached by a long trek to the entrance…
Preserving Tribal Identity & Protecting Ancestral Traditions Kerala’s first Tribal Heritage Village, En Ooru is an ethnographic gallery that showcases ethnicity, cultural practices, tribal social organization, ancestral traditions, tribal art, and cultural expressions. En Ooru Tribal Heritage Village Pookode plays a significant role in the tribal cultural demonstration. The centre of attraction at the village…
Ghat road view point Wayanad is at Lakkidy around 700 Mtrs. height from sea level 60 from Kozhikode and 18 kilometer Kalpetta and 40 kilometer Sulthan Bathery. There are 9 hairpin curves within a distance of 16 Kms. From here you get great view of steep, misty mountains and a glance of distant horizon in…
Kalpetta Town standing at an altitude of 780m above sea level, is often referred to as the headquarters of the Wayanad district. It is called so for many vital reasons, as it is the commercial and natural hub of the district. Acres and acres of coffee, tea, and spices plantations take control over your senses…
Poopoli Flower Show which usually takes place in January is the largest flower show in Kerala conducted as part of the new year celebrations. The venue for this flower show is Ambalavayal Agricultural Research Centre located in Ambalavayal, Wayanad. The mesmerizing views of the multicoloured gardens and spreading fragrance is a fascinating experience for the…
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