WAYANAD
Area: 2132 sq. km
Altitude: 700 - 2100 m above sea level
Altitude: 700 - 2100 m above sea level
A bio-diverse region spread
across 2,132 square kilometers on the lofty Western Ghats, Wayanad is one of
the few districts in Kerala that has been able to retain its pristine nature.
Hidden away in the hills of this land are some of the oldest tribes, as yet
untouched by civilization. And the very first prehistoric engravings in Kerala
discovered in the foothills of Edakkal and around Ambukuthimala bear testimony
to a pre-historic culture dating back to the Mesolithic Age. Strikingly scenic,
it is known for its sub-tropical savannahs, picturesque hill stations,
sprawling spice plantations, luxuriant forests and rich cultural traditions. A
holistic confluence of wilderness, history and culture, Wayanad is located on
the southern tip of the magnificent Deccan plateau.
ACCESSIBILITY
Telephone access code: + 91
4936
Air: Nearest airport:
Kozhikode
Rail: Nearest railway
station: Kozhikode Major towns in the district and distance from the nearest
railway station: Kalpetta: 72 km from Kozhikode, Mananthavady: 80 km from
Thalassery and 106 km from Kozhikode, Sulthan Bathery: 97 km from Kozhikode,
Vythiri: 60 km from Kozhikode.
Road: Well connected by
roads from Kozhikode, Kannur, Ooty (175 km from Kalpetta) and Mysore (140 km
from Kalpetta).
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