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Location: Located between the north latitude 11 0 27 and 150 58andeast longitude 75 0 47 and 700 27, district of Wayanad is on thesouthern tip of the Deccan plateau. On its north, south and westlie the districts of Kannur, Malappuram and Kozhikode. To its northand east, it borders the Karnataka districts of Coorg and Mysore.

Further to the southeast lies the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu.Altitude: 700 to 2100 mtrs. above mean sea level.Area: 2132 sq. km.Main Towns: Kalpetta is the district headquarters. Sulthan Batheryand Mananthavady are the other towns.Climate: The district enjoys uniformly pleasant climate throughoutthe year. The period between December and February is rather chilly (avg 15oc).Annual Rainfall: Average over 2300 mm. Wayanad, like the rest ofKerala, gets two monsoons. The South West (June - September)and the North East (October - November). Lakkidi, the place whichgets the highest rainfall in the state is in Wayanad.Main Crops: Cardamom, co ee, pepper, tea, and of the late,vanilla.Clothing: Light summer wear for most of the year. However between December and February, it is advisable to carry warmclothes.Language: While Malayalam is the local language, English and Hindiare understood. Kannada and Tamil are also understood towardsborder region.STD code: + 91 (0) 4936Getting here and away: Wayanad is accessible from all parts ofKerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu by road.Closest railway station is at Kozhikode. Rail distance from major cities to Kozhikode: New Delhi: 2851 kms. Mumbai: 1425 kms.Kolkatha: 2334 kms. Ahmedabad: 1875 kms. Hyderabad: 1425 kms.Kozhikode is also the nearest airport.What to shop for: Spices, co ee, tea, handicrafts, honey, herbalplants, etc.

General Visitors Information

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Wayanad is a beautiful land in Northern Kerala, where the lofty ridgesof Western Ghats intersperse dense forest, tangled jungle and deepvalleys. The greenery is splendid with River Kabani and its threetributaries.The folk etymology of the word Wayanad says it is a combination ofVayal (paddy eld) and Naad (land), making it The Land of PaddyFields.Wayanad is a hotspot of tropical biodiversity. Sanctuaries of Wayanadare home to a variety of wild life including many endangered species.

Wayanad showcases its proud biodiversity, unique cultural heritageand great natural resources.

The Western Ghats standingas natural shield for Wayanadseparates it from rest sothere evolved and survivedunique way of life, cultureand customs of Wayanad-thatis di erent from other partsof Kerala. There are manyplaces of historical importance

in Wayanad Distirct, some ofthem are:-

Wild life sanctuaries in Wayanadare rich in ora and fauna. Thesesanctuaries are also home tomany endangered species. They

are in two locations:

Geography of Wayanad with mountains, forests, rivers, lakes andwaterfalls provides wonderful opportunities for variety of adventureactivities. Some of the locations that are suitable for leisure andrecreational activities are:

Wayanad - Wild and Beautiful

Outdoor

Wild life

Liesure

Pure air, immaculate water bodies,and the tropical biodiversity ofWestern Ghats makes Wayanad anunparalleled tourist destination inSouth India. The tropical greenery,along with a salubrious climaterejuvenates senses and soul of

every visitor.

A few destinations were pristinebeauty of this fairy land is reveledare:

Banasura Sagar DamChembra PeakChethalayam FallsMeenmutty FallsNeelimala View PointPakshipathalamPhantom RockSunrise Valley

5000 year old inscriptions on the wall of Edakkal cave.

Chain TreeEdakkal CavesJain Temples (Ruined)Korome MosqueMuniyaraPallikkunnu ChurchPapanasini, ThirunelliPaingatteri Agraharam

Kanthanpara FallsKaralad LakeKarapuzha Dam

Kuruva IslandPookote LakeSentinal Rock FallsPazhassi Park

MuthangaTholpetty

Heritage

Pazhassi Rajas TombSultan Bathery Jain Temple

Thirunelli TempleThrissilery ShivaUravuValliyoor Kavu TempleWayanad Heritage MuseumRARS (Agricultural Research)

Hotel Phone No.

Agraharam Cottages 04935-210265

Annapara Homestay 094430 23320

Aranyakam Homestay 04936-280261

Ayurkendra 04936-203953

Banasura Hill Resort 04935-277900-03

Banasura Island Retreat 04936-277120

Blue Ginger Wayanad Resorts 04936-329302

Coffee Acres Plantation Resort 04936-349541

Edakkal Hermitage 04936-221860

Ente Veedu Homestay 04935-220008

Glenora Homestay 04936-217550

Green Gates 04936-202001

Harithagiri Hotel 04936-203145Hill View Homestay 04936-217404

Issacs Regency 04936-220512

Meemutty Heights 096560 56215

My Garden of Eden 095625 07840

Orchard Holiday Resort 04936-257004

PPS Tourist Home 04936-203431

Planet Green Plantation Resort 96328 23133

Pranavam Holidays 95442 01249

Raincountry 04936-329800

Royal Palm Resorts 04936-206096Stream Valley Cottages 04936-255860

Tranquil Resort 04936-220244

Vythiri Resorts 04936-255366, 661

Vythiri Village 04936-256716-18

Woodlands 04936-202547

Wynberg 04936-320630

Adventure Tourism Operator

Muddy Boots Vacations 95442 01249

Hospitality Product Supplier

Rad iant Hosp it al it y P roduct s 04936 207248

Wayanad Tourism Organisation is a non pro t organisation, isregistered under the societies act - India, with the objectivesto plan, initiate and support meaningful steps that lead togrowth of tourism in Wayanad. WTO propagates the messageof responsible and sustainable tourism in Wayanad.Below enlisted are the member hotels of Wayanad TourisimOrganisation: