Wayanad Splash 2011 - Wayanad Monsoon Tourism Festival

 The Monsoon season has started with its drizzling rain… Bringing chill into the body and mind it has frozen the life in earth…. Let’s feel the monsoon in Wayanad with Splash 2011.  It is the time of Monsoon in Kerala and In Wayanad. So it is the time of India’s largest Monsoon Tourism festival Wayanad Splash 2011. Wayanad Splash 2011 is tourism related B2B meet conducting by WTO (Wayanad Tourism Organization). The concept Wayanad Splash started in the year 2009. And there was a 10 days B2B meet conducted with indoor and out door tourism activities by WTO. The 2^nd Wayanad Splash conducted in the month of July 2010. The programmes of   Wayanad Splash 2011 is

7th July	Evening Expected arrival of Invitee Travel Operators, Writers etc. Proceed to Respective Properties allotted
8th July B2B Meet	9am to 11am  Inauguration & Interactive session on Modern Trends in Tourism; 11.30am to 5.00 pm  Business Session 7.00pm Dinner.
9th July	Splash Outdoor activities Demo and also participate activities of adventure sports, games like mud football, Volleyball etc.
10th July	Visit to various member properties of interest.

                                                      The Wayanad Splash Experience

            Wayanad Splash conducting Cultural Entertainment programmes for tourist. These Tourism Activities designed by tourism professionals with the help of local peoples and Tribal peoples in Wayanad. Mud football, climbing the slippery tree, catching the crab, crossing the river, river rafting etc. are some of the Entertainment activities of Wayanad Splash. Variety of competitions will be conducted for tourist and local peoples in Wayanad. Those who wish to promote Tourism Business in Wayanad; it is the best platform to meet your needs. The different tourism related stalls will be arranged in Splash.

     The splash in Wayanad monsoon related tourism product of WTO, to promote tourism in Wayanad. Wayanad splash is a wonderful opportunity to promote your Tourism related business in Wayanad. The WTO playing a vital role in the promotion of Wayanad tourism. Different art forms will be conducted in the occasion of Wayanad splash festival.  The indoor activities and the stalls of Wayanad splash festival held in Chandragiri auditorium.

    Keep your eyes and ears open during Wayanad Splash because you have to explore something from here. You will have a lot to share and talk about Wayanad Tourism. Nearly six months can be considered as the peak season time for Kerala. The tourist season is to be extended to a year around in order to attract more guests and to make the tourism industry more profitable. WTO tries to make tourism round the year through Wayanad Splash. Monsoon tourism and Ayurvedic tourism are some type of tourism help to solve the off season problems. Any individual, firms, institutions and marketing groups could join hands with WTO for a its ‘cleaner, greener and saner’ tourism campaign highlighted in the Carnival. So join the fraternity by Advertising in Rain Dreams, the Souvenir.

   The pages of would reveal the potential of the green spot to endlessly attract the global traveller, the existing tourism scenario, opinions of ‘who is who’ of the industry on Wayanad Tourism, how Wayanad Carnival- a regular event of World Tourism map, would redefine the tourism industry of the state and India as well, the safe business environment, the less commercialized Wayanadan agrarian community etc. 

Wayanad Splash 2011 - CONTACT US

Mr. Ravindran. K (Co-Ordinator) : +91 08547255308, 9847806968

WTO Office : 04936 347979

Mr. Vancheeswaran (Secretory - WTO) : +91 9744541203

Mr. Shylesh (Join Secretory - WTO) : +91 9447204654

For Accommodation and Transportation in Wayanad contact 09947697651

01 night 02 days Wayanad Package for 15 to 17 Pax

Day 01

Fresh up

Kuruva Island

Banasura Sagar Dam

Pookote Lake

View Point

Day 2

 Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary

Edakkal Caves

Wayanad Heritage Museum

Soojipara Waterfalls

Drop at Kalpetta

Wayanad Package cost1350/Person Rupees One Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty only.

Package Includes              

                Accommodation on Tripple sharing basis

               01 Breakfast

   Transportation on7 seater traveller

   All entrance ticket

  Jeep safari at Muthanga wildlife sanctuary

  Vehicle entry tax to forest & tribal guide

  Toll and parking

  Ferry service in Kuruva islands

              Efficient guide service

Package Exclusions

Cost for any services not mentioned in the "Package Includes" Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc. Personal expenses in items such as laundry, soft drinks, Camera, Charges, Bottle water, boating, incidentals, Portage, Boating, Bellboy charges tips or any other services.

01 night 02 days Wayanad Package for 15 to 17 Pax

                            01 night 02 days Wayanad Package for 15 to 17 Pax

Day 01

Fresh up

Kuruva Island

Banasura Sagar Dam

Pookote Lake

View Point

Day 2

 Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary

Edakkal Caves

Wayanad Heritage Museum

Soojipara Waterfalls

Drop at Kalpetta

Wayanad Package cost1350/Person Rupees One Thousand Three Hundred and Fifty only.)

Package Includes              

                Accommodation on Tripple sharing basis

                01 Breakfast

Transportation on7 seater traveller

All entrance ticket

Jeep safari at Muthanga wildlife sanctuary

Vehicle entry tax to forest & tribal guide

Toll and parking

Ferry service in Kuruva islands

                Efficient guide service

Package Exclusions

Cost for any services not mentioned in the "Package Includes" Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc. Personal expenses in items such as laundry, soft drinks, Camera, Charges, Bottle water, boating, incidentals, Portage, Boating, Bellboy charges tips or any other services.

Contact + 91 9947 697 651

             + 91 8129 254 651 (Ajesh)

www.wayanadtrails.com



Trip to Wayanad -Things to Do in Wayanad

www.wayanadtrails.comTrek to Chembra Peak - Chembra Peak is located near Meppadi in Wayanad. Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad. Chembra Peak is at 2,100 metres above sea level (6,900 ft). Chembra is part of the Wayanad hill ranges in western ghat the Nilgiri hills in Tamilnadu and Vellarimala in Kozhikode district in Kerala.It is 8 km south of the administration area Kalpetta. It will take 5 to 6 hrs trek Chembra. It is better you reach there in between 7.30 to 8 in the morning. The Love Lake (A love shaped lake in the middle of the peak) is the main attraction here. Again we have to move forward to reach the top of Chembra peak. We can see almost all the part of Wayanad and some part of Tamilnadu from the top. Resort/Homestay/Tourist homes are available near Chembra. Even Kalpetta is also near to Chembra. You will get the entry permit from the Vana samrakshana Samithi (VSS –Forest protection Committee) office. The office is just 5oo mtrs after the entrance gate.The guide will assist you depends on the crowd. www.wayanadtrails.com.

Banasura Sagar Dam, which impounds the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabini River, is part of the Indian Banasurasagar Project consisting of a dam and a canal project started in 1979. The aim of the project is to support the Kakkayam Hydro electric power project and satisfy the demand for irrigation and drinking water in a region known to have water shortages in seasonal dry periods.The Banasura Sagar Dam is located 21 km from Kalpetta, in Wayanad District of Kerala in the Western Ghats. It is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia and an ideal starting point for hikes into the surrounding scenic mountains. It is an important tourist attraction. In the dam's reservoir there is a set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas. The islands with the Banasura hills in the background provide a spectacular view.

01Nights & 02 Days Wayanad package for 02 Pax

01nights & 02Days Wayanad package for 02 Pax 

Day 01 - Banlogre /Wayanad

Check in hotel. After lunch proceed to Muthanga wildlife sanctuary for jeep safari. . It is a rain forest reserve connected to two other major sanctuaries: Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Mudumalai Sanctuary in Tamilnadu. Back to hotel, dinner, overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 02-  Wayanad

After breakfast proceed to Wayanad ghat section. Visit Pookote Lake the fresh water lake nested above wooded hills is the only one of its kind in Kerala.Proceed to Soochipara water falls .After lunch visit the historical caves called Edakkal. If time permit visit, Karapuzha dam and the heritage museum at Ambalavayal.

Drop at Bathery.

Package Cost 4499/- (Rupees Four Thousand Four Hundred and ninety Nine Only)

Package includes           

Accommodation in a leading Hotel/Homestay

Vehicle using Tata Indica/ Jeep

01 Breakfast

Campfire (Depends on Accommodation)

Jeep safari at Muthanga wildlife sanctuary

Toll and parking

Driver’s night halt and bata

Package Exclusions-Cost for any services not mentioned in the "Package Includes" Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc. Personal expenses in items such as laundry, soft drinks, Camera Charges, Bottle water, boating, incidentals, Portage, jeep charge to Edakkal, Bellboy charges tips or any other services. 

For details, Contact +91 9947697651 wayanadtrails@gmail.com

Wayanad Honeymoon Package

03nights & 04Days Wayanad Honeymoon package

Day 01-Bangalore /Wayanad

Check in hotel.

Over night stay in hotel

Day 02-Bangalore /Wayanad

·         After breakfast from hotel, visit Ruined Jain Temple at Bathery

·         Proceed to the pre historical caves called Edakkal  for a mini trekking.

·         Visit Wayanad heritage Museum and have lunch from Ambalavayal.

·         Proceed to Soochipara water falls.

·         Karapuzha Dam

·         Back to hotel

·         Over night stay at hotel

Day 03-Wayanad

• After breakfast,View Point
• Chain Tree
• Visit pookote lake
• Banasura Sagar dam
• Back to hotel
• Over night stay at hotel

 Day 04-Wayanad/ Calicut

• Early Morning proceed to Muthanga for Jeep safari at wild Life sanctuary. It is a rain forest reserve connected to two other major sanctuaries: Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Mudumalai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu
• After breakfast, checkout from Hotel and visit Kuruva islands. Kuruva Island is situated on the tributaries of the river kabani and is a fabulous picnic spot. Its serene silence and wide expanse of the evergreen forest leaves you astonishing. This island is isolated but an array of uncommon species of birds, herbs and orchids are the monarchs of Kuruva Island. Have lunch from Kuruva.
• Drop at Bathery/ Kalpetta

Tour Ends

Option I Accommodation in a Homestay/Hotel in Wayanad

Package cost 9999/- (Rupees Nine Thousand Nine hundred and Ninety Nine only)

Option II Accommodation in an independent cottage in Wayanad

Package cost 10999/-(Rupees Ten Thousand Nine hundred and Ninety Nine only)

Option III Accommodation in a Tree House in Wayanad

Package cost 16999/-(Rupees Sixteen Thousand Nine hundred and Ninety Nine only)

Wayanad Package includes           

Pick up from and drop at Bathery/ Kalpetta

Vehicle using Na/cTata Indica  

Accommodation either in hotel or in a homestay

03 Breakfasts

Special honeymoon cake for 01 day

All toll & parking

Driver’s bata

Special campfire (Depends on the accommodation)

Package Exclusions

Cost for any services not mentioned in the "Package Includes" Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc. Personal expenses in items such as laundry, soft drinks, Camera Charges, Bottle water, boating, incidentals, Portage, , Bellboy charges tips or any other services.

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Contact 

+91 994 7697 651

+91 8129 254 651

wayanadtrails@gmail.com

Wayanad Car Rental -Wayanad Vehicle Tariff

Wayanad is a developing tourist destination located the northern part of  god's own country Kerala.  the tourism destinations in Wayanad is in such a way that one destination at least 25 to 40kms away from other. so better you hire any taxi vehicle from Wayanad. The different taxi vehicle and vehicle tariff in Wayanad given below.

Type of Vehicle	Minimum Charge	Extra Km
Indica Non Ac	1200	07.50
Indica Ac	1300	08.00
Indigo Non A/c	1300	08.00
Indigo A/c	1400	08.50
Logan Non A/c	1300	08.00
Logan A/c	1400	08.50
Tavera/Sumo Non A/C	1400	09.00
Tavera/Sumo Non A/C	1500	10.00
Tavera/Sumo Non A/C; Wayanad Full	1700 (130)
Tavera/Sumo  A/C; Wayanad Full	1900 (130)
Tata Safari, Xylo	1500	09.00
A/C	1600	10.00
Traveller (17) N A/C	2250+150	13
Traveller A/C	2500+ 150	16
Traveller (14) N A/C	2000	12
Traveller A/C	2300	15

Wayanad Visitor's information- Wayanad Latest News

 Wayanad Location - Wayanad located in the northern part of God's own country Kerala. Wayanad shares it boundaries with two sates ie Tamilnadu & Karnataka. Kalpetta is the district head quarters of Wayanad. Sulthan Bathery and Mananthavady are also the main town in Wayanad.Climate in wayanad influencing the arrival of tourist here. Wayanad enjoys uniformly pleasant climate throughout the year. The period between the months of December and the middle of february is rather chilly.Vythiry, Meppadi, Meenangadi,Pulppally,Panamaram are also some important towns in Wayanad.Wayanad is accessible from all part of Kerala, Karnataka & Tamilnadu.There is no railways, railway station & airports in Wayanad.The closest railway station & airport is in Calicut. There is a lot of buses operating by private & govt sector  to Wayanad.

Wayanad Details

• Total population in Wayanad is 816,558 compared to 780,619 of 2001.
• Male and female in Wayanad  is were 401,314 and 415,244 respectively.
• Compared to the last census Population Growth in Wayanad is 4.60 percent.
• Population Growth in Wayanad for 1991-2001 decade was 16.14 percent.
• Total Area of Wayanad District was 2,131.
• The average density of Wayanad District is 383 per sq. km.
• Population of Wayanad constituted 2.45 percent of total Kerala Population.
• Sex Ratio of Wayanad District is now 1035,
• Child sex ratio (0-6) in Wayanad is 960 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 89,720 which forms 10.99 of total Wayanad District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Wayanad District is 89.32 percent.
•  Average Literacy rate for Wayanad District in last census is 85.25 percent.
• Total literates in the Wayanad District increased to 649,186.

Wayanad Nearest Airport ; Calicut (about 95kms)
Wayanad nearest Railway station : Calicut 72 kms to kalpetta

Wayanad Location	Wayanad located between the north latitude 11O27’ and 15o58’ and east        longitude 75o 47’ and 70o 27’, district of Wayanad is one of the southern tip of the Deccan plateau. On its north, south and west lay the district of Kannur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode. To its north and east, it borders the Karnataka district of Coorge and Mysore. Further to the southeast lies the Nilgiri   district of Tamilnadu.
Wayanad Altitude	Wayanad is 700 to 2100 meters above mean sea level.
Wayanad Area	2132sq.Km
Wayanad Climate	The district enjoys uniformly pleasant climate throughout the year. The period between December and February is rather chilly (average 15oc)
Wayanad Main Crops	Coffee, pepper, cardamom, tea, ginger, turmeric are the main crops in Wayanad.
Wayanad Clothing	Light summer wear for most of the year. However between December and February, it is advisable to carry warm cloths.
Wayanad Language	While Malayalam is the local language, English and Hindi are understood. Kannada and Tamil are also understood towards border region.
Wayanad STD Code	Mananthavady +91 (0) 4935 & Sulthan Bathery +91 (0) 4936
Wayanad shopping	Spices, Coffee, tea, honey, handicraft, herbal plant & Banana chips.
Wayanad Annual Rainfall	Average over 2300mm.Wayanad like the rest of Kerala, gets two       monsoon. The South west (June - September) and the North East (October - November). Lakkidi the place which gets the highest rainfall in the state in Wayanad.

What to shop from Wayanad – Wayanad, a well known tourist destination located in the northern part of the ‘God’s Own Country’. As shopping is a crucial part of tourism, Wayanad offers a lot of items to take your home. Wayanad is famous for its spices. We will get all most all the spices from Wayanad. The main Spices are Pepper, Coffee, Ginger, Cardamom, Cinnamon, etc… Mainly Wayanad spices used for Indian cooking, Ayurvedic medicinal preparations and for the preparations some cosmetic items. These all spices will get nearby the tourist destinations in Wayanad. The other item you can shop from Wayanad is the handicrafts made from coffee stumps, Bamboo and other woods. Wayanad is already a well know destination for bamboo handicrafts. The ornaments made from bamboo will gives you a rich look. You can purchase banana chips and other local items from Wayanad. Chips making units are located in small town and it will be in the side of roads. Pure Eucalyptus oil and other indigenous medicines are other things you can buy from Wayanad.  

Wayanad Village Tours....

Wayanad's soul lives in village - The Wayanad villages give you a different experience. The different  tribal groups in wayanad have their own heritage. The different villages in Wayanad have their own different history,Heritage and other attractions. The village visiting tourism in Wayanad bring you to the history of  Wayanad. The ancient agricultural and hunting weapons will lead us to the past of Wayanad.The plantations in Wayanad contain all most all types of crops.

 

Kerala Tourism Department conducting Village Life Experience packages in Wayanad .In this package tourist can visit different villages in wayanad .This Village tourism packages includes tribal visiting,tribal interaction, Ancient weapons visiting, Ethnic food,Local  small scale units, Local purchase etc..

Wayanad Village cuisine

Wayanad has its own distinctive cuisine using the ingredients locally available. It is very hot and spicy. The tribal food is something different from the normal cuisine. A Wayanad tribal tour gives you an opportunity to taste the real Wayanad tribal cuisine. The food is a part of the culture of each community in Wayanad. Rice is the staple food of Wayanad, like most south Indian states. Apart from rice people using wheat, tapioca etc…There is a wide range of breakfast and snacks fare made of rice and rice flour. Tapioca is popular in Wayanad and frequently eaten with fish curry or curry called “Chammanthy”.

Wayanad has a rich tradition in classical and folk art forms. There are rituals as well performing art forms. You can enjoy the tribal art form in Wayanad village visiting tours.

For more details about the packages contact 

District Office

Department of Tourism

Civil Station, Kalpetta

Wayanad - 673122

Phone : +91 4936 204 441

            +91 9446 254 093

            +91 9947 697 651

vle@wayanad@gmail.com 

Wayanad Tour

Wayanad is the northern district of God's own country.Natural beauty,climatic conditions,tribal settlement of Wayanad, villages in Wayanad and its heritage will gives you  an opportunity to explore your week ends.The homestays in wayanad show the the real life of  kerala people.The hotel in wayanad  located nearby town areas. The plantation resort in wayanad,  river side resorts in wayanad,  hill resorts in wayanad give you memorable stay.