Wayanad Environment

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 farming methods and the crops used for cultivation. The hike in prices of pepper in the 1980s prompted the farmers to cultivate it as the single crop.




Tourism

According to the District Tourism Promotion Council, Kerala is regarded as one of the fastest growing centers of tourism. The period between November and February is celebrated as the Tourism season in Wayanad and about 60 lakhs (six million) of tourists are visiting Wayanad every year. The preference given to Wayanad by tourists over Ooty and Munnar has resulted in the incredible growth of resorts in the district.



Location: Soochippara, Elavayal, Puthumala po, Vellarimala, Kerala 673577, India

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