About Wayanad
Wayanad is spread over an area of 2132 sq km and includes three talukas, namely, Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery and Vythiri. The headquarters of the district is situated at Kalpetta. Wayanad District was formed on November 1, 1980 as the 12th district. It has been formed from the Kozhikode and Kannur districts. ‘Wayanad’ means ‘Land of Paddy Fields’. Wayanad has a rich history and the hills of Wayanad have several evidences of the New Stone Age civilisation. There are pictures and pictorial writings on the walls of both the caves of Ampukuthimala, which lie between Sulthan Bathery and Ambalavayal, that provide crucial information about the past era and civilisation. In ancient times, Wayanad was under the rule of the kings of the Veda tribe. Later its control came into the hands of the Pazhassi Rajahs of the Kottayam Royal Dynasty. After becoming the king of Mysore, Hyder Ali invaded this land and brought it under his control. However, it went back to the Kottayam Royal Dynasty during the reign of Tipu Sultan. Numerous changes were seen in Wayanad, after it came under the British rule. Tea and other cash crops were cultivated in the plateau and roads were also built from Kozhikode and Thalassery, across the risky slopes of Wayanad.
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Weather in Wayanad
Wayanad has a salubrious climate. The mean average rain fall in this district is 2322 m.m. Lakkidi, Vythiri and Meppadi are the high rainfall areas in Wayanad. Annual rain fall in these high rain fall areas ranges from 3,000 to 4,000m.mIn Wayanad (Ambalavayal) the mean maxi the year is classifed into four seasons, namely, cold weather (December-February), hot weather (March-May), south west monsoon (June-September) and north east monsoon(October-November). mum and minimum temperature for the last five years were 29oC and 18oC respectively.
Getting There
BY FLIGHT
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Wayanad. Nearest airport is Calicut International Airport.
BY TRAIN
Wayanad does not have an train station. Nearest option is Nilambur Road
BY BUS
You can easily get regular buses to Wayanad from other major cities of the country. Bus Station(s): wayanad , wayanad
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Chembra Peak
If you are an admirer of soothing natural beauty and if you love to have an adventure trip, then Chembra Peak in Wayanad, will be a perfect stop for you. The peak is visible from almost all parts of WayanadChembra peak adjoins Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu and Vallarimala in Kozhikode..
Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Island is a protected river delta, comprising a cluster of islands over the middle of Kabini River in Wayanad. Spread over 950 acres of land, Kuruva Island is densely populated with rich flora and fauna.island is to have a calm and lazy nature walk.Kuruva island is to have a calm and lazy nature walk
Edakkal Caves
It is a dwelling that showcases nature’s skill and philosophy on architecture and you have to trek to about 4000 ft up a mountain to reach the place. It still remain a wonder and a mystery for archaeologists and historians alike. The name of Edakkal Caves literally means `a stone in between’.
Thirunelli Temple
Thirunelli Temple is the only temple in the world where the devotees can perform all the rituals related to one’s life, starting from birth to death and life.It is also known as ”Sahyamala Kshetram” and ”Kashi of the South”. after death. It is also known as ”Sahyamala Kshetram” and ”Kashi of the South”.