Wayanade Information

Monday, 30 May 2011

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.

Friday, 27 May 2011

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

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

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


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.
+91 994 7697 651
+91 8129 254 651
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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


Tuesday, 24 May 2011

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.  




Wednesday, 11 May 2011

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.