Can anybody tell me where to stay in wayanad, kerala and best places to see in?

Question

want to stay with my wife in medium budjet hotel

Answer 1

Hi

While in waynad economy stay is offerd by Hotel Green gates (kalpatta / waynad). The reason i will suggets this is also by its central location so that after the regular visits its nice for you to take a evening stroll in this small city too.

We have better rate deals with this hotel as well. If you want us to help you in organising this stay for you please send us email with details of date/month etc..to [e-mail]

Answer 2

* Haritagiri Ecotel, Kalpetta, ☎ 4936-203145 - 48

* Annapara Home Stay, Vythiri, ☎ [phone],

* The Woodlands, Main road, Kalpetta, ☎ 04936202547,

See

Begur Wildlife Sanctuary

Banasura Dam- Largest earth dam in India, situated 15 km north-west of Kalpetta.

Chembra Peak - It is the highest peak in Wayanad and is 2100 m peak above sea level. It is 14 Km west of Kalpetta.

Chain Tree

Edakkal Caves - This location of breathtaking beauty is 25 kilometres from Kalpetta. The Edakkal cave in the Ambukuthy mountain, is not a cave in the real sense. As stated in the India Antiquary, it is only'a cleft about 96ft. long and 22ft wide in the rock'. It is a fissure made by a corner of rock splitting off from the main Entrance to Edkal Cavesbody due to some natural causes. The depth of both the cleft and the fissure is 30 ft. What makes it a cave to the ordinary observer is the fact that in the other portion of the large cleft, an enormous rock, weighing several tonnes, has fallen forming a roof over a large part of it. The rock wall contains some interesting carvings, which represent human and animal figures and objects of human use and symbols. These carvings speak of a highly civilized people of pre-historic age and inspires the archaeologists and historians to rewrite the history of Wayanad and Kerala as a whole. The caves accessible only by a 1 Km trekking trail from Edakkal.

Jain Templeat Panamaram- It is 5 Km north-east of Panamaram.

Kalpetta

Kuruva Dweep - The Kuruva island, 950 acres of ever green forest on the tributaries of east flowing river Kabini, is an ideal picnic spot, far away from the disturbances of city life. The island is uninhabited. Rare species of birds, orchids and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom. It is 17 km east of Mananthavady and 40 km north west of Sultan Bathery. As a precaution don't stay on this island after dusk.

Kanthapara Waterfalls- A 30m high water-fall situated 12 km south-east of Kalpetta.

Lakkidi - hill station situated 700 m above sea level, at Thamarasseri Ghat pass. Winding roads, Lofty peaks, gurgling streams and luxuriant forests. Telephones Microwave station, Hotel Management College and couple of resorts are situate here.

Mananthavady

Meenmutty waterfalls- It is 12Km from Meepadi. It involves a good trek through some inhospitable terrain, but the end result is breath-taking.

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary - Deer, Monkeys, Birds, Elephants and tigers.

Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuaries - This sanctuary extends to Karnataka State.

Padinjarathara - Famous for Bansura mini hydro project with the largest earth dam in India, and with a sanctuary and park with ever flowering trees.

Pakshipathalam - It is a bird sanctuary accessible only be trekking. It is 7 km north-east of Thirunelly temple. To visit this place, special permission needs to be obtained from the forest department.

Papanasini - See Thirunelly Temple in the list below

Pazhassi Raja Tomb - Memorial of the Lion of Kerala Veera Pazhassi Raja, who organized a guerrilla warfare against the British East India Company.

Pookote Lake - It is a natural fresh water lake, brimmed with ever green mountains. The weather here is salacious; the scenic beauty, hypnotising and the nature, unspoiled. Pookode lake tourist resort in Vythiri is the most sought after tourist spot of Wayanad. There is an aquarium and a green house here. Boating facilities also are available. Spices and handicraft items are also arranged for sale at Pookode. The lake has an area of 8.5ha. and the maximum water depth is 6.5mtrs. This lake is three km south of Vythiri

Soochipara Waterfalls

Sultan Battery Jain Temple - Also known as Tippu's Fort.

Thirunelly Temple - Thirunelly is situated 29 km north east of Mananthavady under the Brahmarigi hills in the reserve forests. The temple at Thirunelly is often called 'Thekkan Kasi' It is believed that a bath in the holy water of 'Papanasini' will wipe off all the sins. Apart from the temple, Thirunelly is a place of scenic beauty. Its Famous for its architecture, the shrine is shielded with 30 granite on the bank of Papanasini river. Pakshipathalam, an interesting trekking centre, is 7 km away from the temple.

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctury

Vythiri Resorts