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Best adventure activities to do in Wayanad

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Adventure activities in Wayanad Wayanad is definitely a great holiday destination as well as a honeymoon destination. Being in Wayanad one can definitely try out some fun adventurous activities. Some of the must do things in Wayanad, Kerala are: 1. Trekking to the Heart Shaped Lake at Chembra Peak. Chembra Peak If you are an admirer of soothing natural beauty and if you love to have an adventure trip, then Chembra Peak in Wayanad, will be a perfect stop for you. Eight kilometer south of Kalpetta, near to the town of Meppady, lays the highest peak in Wayanad, the Chembra Peak (2,100 m). Chembra peak adjoins Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu and Vallarimala in Kozhikode. From the town of Meppady you can reach the peak through walking. The peak is visible from almost all parts of Wayanad. This place is an ideal destination for trekking activities. You have to take prior permission from the Meppady forest office before going for a trek at Chembra Peak. The forest office will be

Know About Wayanad Culture

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About Wayanad Culture Wayanad tourism offers excellent wildlife viewing, an insight into tribal culture evocative of earlier centuries, trekking and other adventure actitivies, and a wide variety of remote monuments. Half of Kerala’s nearly 4,00,000 tribal population live in the district of Wayanad. From here, one can visit the Neolithic cavesite of Edakkal, with fascinating prehistoric rock etchings found on the walls of these caves. These carvings speak of a highly civilized people of pre-historic age. The Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary is rich in flora and fauna. Elephant, spotted deer. Bison, tiger, cheetah, wild bear etc. can be spotted here. Wayanad, the panoramic hill of malabar in the northern Kerala, situated above the sea level ranges between 700 meters to 2100 meters, is a homeland of various tribal communities. They can be prominently classified into the Paniyas, Adiyas, Kurichiyans, Kurumbas and others. These hill tribe people foll

Waynad Heritage Museum at Ambalavayal

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The Wayanad Heritage Museum, under the District Tourism Promotion Council, at Ambalavayal has a rare and exquisite collection dating back to the 16th century. The exhibits collected from various parts of the district are showcased in four blocks — Veerasmruthi, Gothrasmruthi, Devasmruthi and Jeevanasmruthi. Veerasmruthi contains different types of stones locally called ‘veerakkallu.’ These depict tiger hunt and primitive wars between the 14th and 16th century. In those days, ‘veerakkallu’ were erected on the tombs of warriors to commemorate their heroic deeds, as in a war or attempts to kill wild animals, especially tigers. The Gothrasmruthi block showcases articles associated with tribal life. These include plough, fish-collecting bags, cowbells, etc. Devasmruthi is a treasure house for scholars and students, as the artefacts here belong from the Neolithic age to the 17th century. Terracotta figurines collected from a recent excavation at Kuppakolly, near the Edakkal caves, ha

Wayanad Environment

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Wayanad Environment Wayanad is situated in the northeastern part of Kerala between 700 to 2100 meters mean sea level and at the southern end of the Deccan plateau. It is set aloft on the majestic Western Ghats. The most part of this district is encircled by forests. The mean average rainfall in this district is 2322 mm. Lakkidi, Vythiri, and Meppadi are the high rainfall areas in Wayanad. Annual rainfall in these areas ranges from 3000 to 4000 mm. Lakkidi, nestled among the hills of Vythiri taluk, has recorded the highest rate of rain in Kerala. It is known to be the place with the second highest rain in the world , the first place being Chirapunchi in Meghalaya. Tea Leaf at Wayanad Agriculture On account of the geographical and climatic uniqueness of Wayanad, agricultural crops including cultivation of coffee, pepper, and tea had been most ideal. Earlier, the farmers depended on multi-crop farming methods but the migrant farmers brought changes in both the far

Know About WAYANAD

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Wayanad Tourism Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats, forming the border world of the greener part of Kerala. Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, this land is filled with history and culture. Located at a distance of 76 km. from the sea shores of Kozhikode, this verdant hill station is full of plantations, forests and wildlife. Wayanad hills are contiguous to Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu and Bandhipur in Karnataka, thus forming a vast land mass for the wild life to move about in their most natural abode. Regarding geographical location, Wayanad district stands on the southern top of the Deccan plateau and its chief glory is the majestic Western Ghats with lofty ridges and rugged terrain interspersed with dense forest, tangled jungles and deep valleys. The place also enjoys a strategic location as the leading tourist centres of South India like Ooty, Mysore, Bangalore, Coorg and Kannur are situated around this region

About TaruGruha - Tree House Community

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TaruGruha - The Tree House Community Tree House Overview TaruGruha Holiday Tree Houses have been designed with a fusion of traditional and modern, minimalist architectural elements and blend the exotic charm of Wayanad with the luxuries of a Tree House resort. Augmented with the most modern design, technical standards, quality and lavishness all properties are visually attractive and well appointed both internally and externally. Each Tree House boasts dual aspect allowing each property to benefit from being particularly bright along with fantastic orientation ensuring maximum levels of sunlight and a stunning view of the mountains. The proposed TaruGruha Holiday Tree Houses are a boutique collection of 33 Tree Houses designed in 4 acres of landscaped well-secured area with modern amenities, individually owned by discerning investors. Wayanad is voted the most sought after hill stations in Kerala, a luxury Tree House in Wayanad is your own slice of heaven, a perfect hol