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Ambalavayal
Heritage Museum
Ambalavayal Heritage Museum is 12kms south of Sultan Bathery. The exhibits
include rare 2nd century artifacts such as clay sculptures, ancient
hunting equipments like bows and arrows, stone weapons and other curios.
Chembra
Peak
Chembra peak is the highest peak in Wayanad at an altitude of 2100 m above
sea level. It is located 14 kms west of Kalpetta. Trekking to the Chembra
peak is one of the risky tourist endeavors. There are temporary camps on
the top of this peak. District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides,
sleeping bags, canvass huts trekking implements on hire charges to the
tourists. The Scenic beauty of Wayanad district is visible from the top of
this peak. The lake at the top of the hill never dries up. All along the
steep and slippery way to the top of the hill, the whispering of the
flowing spring, which sprouts from the top of the hill, accompanies the
tourist.
Lakkidi Ghat Pass
At an elevation of 700m above mean sea level, Lakkidi Ghat Pass is the
Gate Way of Wayanad above the Thamarassery Ghat Pass of western ghats.
Deep valley to the south with winding roads through thick forest is the
major attraction of the pass. It is 55 kms east of Kozhikode and 5 kms
south of Vythiri.
Muthanga
wildlife sanctuary
Muthanga wildlife sanctuary is located 16 km east of Sultan Battery.
Chethalayam Waterfalls
Chethalayam Waterfalls is located 12kms from Sultan Bathery. One has to
trek around 4kms from Chethalayam for having a glimpse of this lovely
waterfall.
Kuruva
Island
Kuruva Island is around 950 acres of evergreen forest on the banks of
River Themkabani. It is 17 kms east of Mananthavadi. The island is a
repository of rare species of birds, animals, orchids and herbs.
Pakshipathalam
Pakshipathalam in Bramha Giri hills is situated 7kms north east of
Thirunelly. This picturesque bird watching centre is located at a
formidable height of 1740 m above sea level. One has to trek 17 kms
through wild forest to reach 'Pakshipathalam'. The deep rock caves at the
northern top end of the Brahmagiri is the habitat of a number of rare
species of birds.
Edakkal Caves
Situated 12kms south of Sultan Bathery, The Edakkal Caves at Ambukutty
Mala is a pre-historic rock shelter formed naturally out of a strange
disposition of three huge boulders making one to rest on the other two
with its bottom jutting out in between and serving as the roof. The
discovery of the cave and its identification as a prehistoric site were
quite accidental by F. Fawcett, the then superintendent of police. They
speak of a highly civilized people at an early centre of human habitation.
Edakkal rock engravings stand out distinct among the magnitude of
prehistoric visual archives of paintings and graphic signs all over the
world. It is the world's richest pictographic gallery of its kind. Edakkal
literally means a "stone in between".
Kanthanpara Waterfalls
This waterfall is about 30 m in height and gives a panoramic view. It is
located 12 kms southeast of Kalpetta
Meenmutty Waterfalls
Meenmutty Waterfalls has a cascading waterfall in three tiers, from a
height of 500 metres. It is located 12kms east of Meppadi
Sentinal Rock Water Fall
Sentinal Rock Water Fall is 22kms at Soochipara near Meppadi, south of
Kalpetta. A three step water fall of more than 200m in height with a
fantastic scenery provides for white water rafting, swimming, bathing,
etc., The tree top huts at Soochipara will give unique view of the valleys
of Western Ghats. It is also an ideal place for rock climbing.
Soochipara Waterfalls
Soochipara Waterfalls is located 22 kms from Hotel Green Gates. One can
reach the waterfalls only after a 2-km walk into the dense equatorial
forest of Wayanad.
Pakshipathalam
Pakshipathalam in Bramha Giri hills is situated 7kms north east of
Thirunelly. This picturesque bird watching centre is located at a
formidable height of 1740 m above sea level. One has to trek 17 kms
through wild forest to reach 'Pakshipathalam'. The deep rock caves at the
northern top end of the Brahmagiri is the habitat of a number of rare
species of birds.
Tusharagiri
Famous for its trekking tracks, Tusharagiri is located near Vythiri in
Wayanad.
Banasura Dam
The largest earth dam in India, Banasura Dam is 15 kms northwest of
Kalpetta. This large expanse of water is bounded on one side with
magnificent hills of heavenly charm.
Pookot Lake
Pookot Lake is located in between Wayanad and Kozhikode (Calicut) half an
hour travel from Kalpetta. Meadows and trees on all sides surround this
natural fresh water lake. Its serenity is a heaven for peace loving
travelers.
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