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Known to receive
the second highest degree of rainfall in the world,
Lakkidi is situated at 700m above sea level and is the
first town as you enter Wayanad. Explore the place and
find out the history and mystery surrounding the Chain
Tree
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Pookode
lake – a natural fresh water lake in Lakkidi, is a
famous boating hub. It is also famous for its small
shopping centre that sells local handicrafts and spices
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Heard of
Banasura Dam? It is the largest earthen dam in
India and the second largest in Asia. Situated amidst
lofty hills and a wildlife sanctuary, Banasura dam makes
an excellent picnic spot
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Find yourself
stranded on an isolated island – Kuruvadweep. In a
protected area of 950 acres, amidst a jungle, you could
explore the uncommon species of birds and flowers on the
fragile delta system on Kabini river
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Considered as one
of the earliest centres of human habitation – Edakkal
caves are located approximately 27 kms from Wayanad Hill
View, Kalpetta. Nikhil Bangera, a visitor at Wayanad Hill
View says, “A trek up the Ambukuthi hills, Edakkal caves
gives you an idea of how the primitive man lived centuries
ago.” Bangera, an editor at a publishing firm in Mumbai
was at Wayanad with work mates, who were also privileged
to welcome the rains in June 2007
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Interested in
scaling the Chembra Peak at Wayanad?
Situated 2100 m above sea level, Chembra Peak is the
tallest peak in Wayanad. Says Ankur Shah (a tourist at
Wayanad Hill View, Kalpetta in the summer of 2009),
“Absolutely fantastic! Just scaled the peak and came
across a heart-shaped lake enroute to the peak.
Apparently, this lake is a hot-spot for elephants, deer
and other wild animals to quench their thirst.” A senior
IT engineer, Ankur further adds, “Standing atop, amidst
the clouds, we had a bird’s eye view of Wayanad – highly
recommended!”
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Lesser explored
Banasura and Brahmagiri peaks could also be the
other option
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Want more of
wildlife adventures? We at Wayanad Hill View would drive
you to Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary
or Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary or
both, if you desire. Hire and hop into a forest jeep and
explore the wild jungles in Wayanad
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Visit the tea
gardens and coffee estates! Watch the
tea manufacturing process at the nearby tea factory
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You can choose
between or visit all of the most gorgeous waterfalls –
Meenmutty Waterfalls, Sentinal Rock
Waterfalls (Soochipara) and Kanthapara
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Thirunelli temple, Jain temple, St.
Jude’s Church at Chundale, Varambetta
mosque form places of religious interest
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At
the end of it all, Nikhil adds, “A trip to wayanad without
getting an Ayurvedic massage would be incomplete. A visit
to the Ayurvedic massage centre was
fantastic. The people at the centre also helped us wear
the traditional Kerala mundu!!”
For
further information regarding accommodation or sight seeing
around Wayanad, please contact Mr. Joseph Karumalil at +91
9833416688 or +91 9249112468.
Alternatively, you can drop an email at
joseph_karumalil@hotmail.com |