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Edakkal Caves: (22 kms) Most interesting trek up Ambukuthy Hill near
Ambalavayal town takes you to the world famous Neolothic pictorial
writings on the rock walls tell the pre-historic heritage of Wayanad. |
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Banasura
Sagar: (Approx.60 kms form Cheeral) India’s longest earth dam. The
islands in the backdrop of Banasura hills offer a spectacular green
beauty. |
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Kuruva Islands: (45 kms) This 950 acre, uninhabited islands on the
Kabani river is an ideal picnic spot. |
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Lakkidi –Ghat road view point: (52 kms) The gateway to wayanad ,
Lakkidi is situated 700 m above sea level, at the crest of Thamarassery
Ghat Pass. |
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Meenmutty Waterfalls: (38 kms)This is the biggest water fall in
Wayanad with falls from about 100 mtrs above. |
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Pookode Lake: (50 kms) A perennial fresh water lake in Vythiri
nestles among wooded hills. |
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Pakshipathalam: (88 kms) Accessible only by foot, rare spcies of
birds, animals and distinctive species of plants can be sighted here.
(prior permission from forest dept. required) |
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Chembra Peak: (52 kms)At 2100 m above sea level, Chembra is the
tallest peak in Wayanad and is an ideal area for trekking.(prior
permission from forest dept required) |
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Pallikunnu Church: (48 kms) This Church is a well-known pilgrim
center of Wayanad. |
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Valliyoorkavu Festival starts on the 1st of `meenum' and ends by
14th of Meenum |
Valliyoorkavu temple and the Valliyoorkavu festival hold an
important role in the history of the Wayanad. The temple is
situated 3 kilometers away from Mananthavady, on the way to
Koileri-Panamaram route. The temple is situated near the bank of
the river Kabani. The vast green ground on either side of the
main road nearby the temple and the Kabani river adds to the
exotic beauty of the location, and is the perfect stage for the
big festival of Wayanad.
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Korome Mosque: (75 kms) Constructed in the traditional Kerala style,
this 300-year-old mosque is noted for its extensive wood carvings. |
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Thirunelly Temple: (80 kms) A famous pilgrim center, attracts hordes
of devotees especially for performing ancestral rites at near by papanasini. |
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Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary: (20 kms) Rich in bio-diversity, the
sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.Wildlife
safari available (Permission required- Phone :
04936-271010) |
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Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary: (76 kms) This sanctuary has wide
variety of animals. Wild life safari available (Permission required from
Forest Dept.
tel: 04935-250853) |
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