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About Wayanad
Wayanad, One of the fourteen districts in Kerala (India), this green paradise is nestled among the mountains of western ghat and is located at a distance of 76 km from the nearest sea-shore of Kozhikode.
The name Wayanad has been derived from the expression 'Vayal nadu' - the village of paddy fields. It is a jewel in the crown of western Ghat, Wayanad - Blessed and gifted by nature. Wayanad known for its picturesque mist-clad hill stations, sprawling Spice plantations, luxurious forest and rich cultural traditions. The leading tourist centres of South India like Ooty, Mysore, Coorg and Kannur are around this region.
Almost every crops such as Coffee, Pepper, Ginger, Cocoa, Arecanut, Tea, Rubber, Vanilla etc are grown here. Wayanadan Pepper is famous in the world of Spices.
Tourist place around Wayand :
Kalapetta, Sultan Bathery, Vythiri, Mananthavady, Ambalavayal, Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary, Muthanga, Lakkidi,Kuruva Island.
General Information :
- Temperature : 13°c - 32°c
- Altitude : 700-2100 mts above mean sea level.
- Climate : Uniform pleasant climate throughout the year
- STD Codes :
Mananthavady : +91 (0)4935
Kalpetta & Other : +91 (0)4936
Accessing Wayanad :
Air : Nearest Airport: Kozhikode (Karipur).
Rail : Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode [Rail distances from major cities to Kozhikode are- New Delhi:2851 Km; Mumbai: 1425 Km.
Road : Well connected by roads from Kozhikode (Ghat-72 Km from Kalpetta), Kannur (Ghat), Ooty (120 Km from Kalpetta) and Mysore (140 Km from Kalpetta).
Other Packages :
Vythri Resort,
Rain country Resort,
Green Gates Resort
Destination : Wayanad
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