Kanthanpara Waterfalls
Kanthanpara Waterfall Kanthanpara Waterfalls is in Wayanad District, this beautiful waterfall is situated about 22 kilometers away from Kalpetta. Smaller than the Sentinel Rock waterfalls, the Kanthanpara Falls and its surroundings make an ideal picnic spot in Wayanad. Kanthanpara waterfall is a unique picnic spot with beautiful tea gardens on both sides. The mosaic of […]
Lakkidi View Point
Lakkidi View Point Lakkidi is the entry point to the Wayanad district of Kerela as it is at the crest of the Thamarassery ghat pass. Through steep mountains 9 pin curves are there from Adivaram (Downhill) to Lakkidi and therefore the journey through serpentine ghat pass is worth an experience. Lakkidi is about 2296 ft […]
Edakkal Caves
Edakkal Caves The Edakkal Caves were discovered in 1890 by Malabar District Sheriff Fred Fawcett during a hunting trip to Wayanad. Edakkal caves are known for its pictorial paintings that are considered to be of 6000 B C. He discovered the Edakkal rock-shelter, located on the western side of Edakkalmala. He identified the place as […]
Monsoon in Wayanad
Monsoon in Wayanad Wayanad is a region which experiences two monsoons – from June to September and October to November. These periods of heavy rainfall and strong winds are typical for this area, which is situated in the Western Ghats Mountain Range. There are some already very beautiful places that become all the more beautiful […]
Pazhassi Raja and Wayanad
Pazhassi Raja and Wayanad Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja was one of the earliest freedom fighters in India. He was a warrior prince and de facto head of the kingdom of Kottayam or Cotiote in Malabar, India between 1774 and 1805. His struggles with English East India Company is known as the Cotiote War. He is […]
Wayanad Waterfalls
Wayanad Waterfalls Wayanad has so much to offer to the travellers visiting this lovely place, one of the prominent tourist destinations of Kerala. Tourists are always attracted towards the hills, valleys, lakes, waterfalls and the exclusive flora and fauna of Wayanad. Among them the waterfalls in Wayanad always adds an extra appeal to the stunning […]
Kabini River
Kabini river The Kabani, also called Kabini or Kapila originates in the Wayanad District of Kerala state by the confluence of the Panamaram River and the Mananthavady River. It flows eastward to join the Kaveri River at Tirumakudalu Narasipura in Karnataka. The Kaveri river then irrigates Tamil Nadu and it is major drinking water source […]
Jain Temples at Panamaram
Jain Temples at Panamaram Panamaram Jain temple is a damaged ancient religious center of Jains in Wayanad. Ruins of other similar small constructions are also found around this ruined temple. According to the ancient history of Wayanad Jains is the first group who migrated to Wayanad. The Kannada speaking people in Wayanad are known as […]
Pakshipathalam
Pakshipathalam Situated at an altitude of 1740m and accessible only by trekking, Pakshipathalam is home to several species of birds and is an ornithologist’s paradise. It is located in the Brahmagiri Hills near Thirunelly in Wayanad. Wayanad is one favorite place for every trekker as it has beautiful trekking tracks and amazing places to see. […]
Phantom Rock
Phantom Rock Phantom Rock is one of the major tourist destinations close to Ambalavayal in the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is an archaeological structure found seen rarely in the world. This rock naturally resembles a skull, and thus it is known as Phantom Rock. The picturesque place is 26 kilometers away from Kalpetta and […]