Cultural attractions of wayanad and events

Cultural attractions:

Panamaram Jain Temple: 29 km from Sulthan Bathery 
Pallikkunnu Church: 12 km north of Kalpetta 
Kallianathum Pallickal Mosque: 10 km southwest of Mananthavady 
Ambalavayal Agriculture Research Station: 15 km south of Sulthan Bathery 
Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery: 25 km from Kalpetta

Events:

Valliyurkavu Bhagavathy Temple:
Located 8 km east of Mananthavady town, the temple is dedicated to goddess Durga. The two week long festival in February/March is attended by hundreds of tribals 
Thirunelly temple (August) 
Seethadevi Temple (January) 
Pallikkunnu Church (February) 
Nadavayal St. Thomas Church (January) 
Varambatta Mosque (March) 

Mardoni Mosque (March - April)

Famous temples in Wayanad

There are numerous temples in wayanad.Many have historical values.A small visit to these temple surely take us to a feel of living in 1800,even the smell of atmosphere.

Few temples that one must surely have a visit are

Valliyurkavu Bhagavathy Temple (2 km east of Mananthavady):The temple is dedicated to goddess Durga. The two week long festival in February/March is attended by hundreds of tribals.      

                                                       

Thirunelly Temple (29 km northeast of Mananthavady): 

Surrounded by Kambamala, Karimala and Varadiga, the Thirunelly Temple is a marvel of temple architecture. The shrine is shielded with 30 granite columns and the ground is paved with huge square pieces of granite. The crystal clear waters of the Papanasini River running downhill add to the enchantment of the place

                              

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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).

Tourist information offices: District Tourism Promotion Council, Kalpetta Telefax: 202134 Pookot Ph: 255207 Email: info@dtpcwayanad.com www.dtpcwayanad.com, Tourist Information Centre, Collectorate Ph: + 91 4936 204441, Govt. Guest House, Sulthan Bathery Ph: + 91 4936 220225

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About wayanad's entry

Wayanad is in the north east part of kerala.
It was formed in November 1,1980 by joining some areas of early formed kozhikode and kannur districts.
Wayanad is famous for its natural scenic.
The entry to wayand itself will give us great pleasure.
It is because we have to come across nine hairpins both sides covered by green forest.On reaching the top of the mountain there is a view point.Surely the scenic beauty will not allow you to move away from that point.
           From there starts the haunting beauties of wayanad.