Featured here is the first of the four trails in the northern district of Wayanad
as conceived and promoted by Wayanad Tourism Organization (WTO)
an organization taking the lead role in fostering a culture of 'responsible and
sustainable tourism' in Wayanad.
Of the four trails, we would like to introduce first the 'Outdoor Trail', which
would cover the following locations in the District of Wayanad.
in the southern part of Wayanad. It is the tallest of peaks in the region and climbing this
peak would test ones physical prowess. The climb up the Chembra Peak is an
exhilarating experience, as each stage in the climb unfolds great expanses of
Wayanad and the view gets wider as one goes up to its summit. Going up and coming
down the peak would take a full day. Those who would like camp at the top are assured
of an unforgettable experience.
Those who require camping gear may contact the District Tourism Promotion Council,
located at Kalpetta in Wayanad.
Sulthan Bathery, Neelimala is a trekkers delight, with options for different trekking routes.
At the top of Neelimala, the sight is a breathtaking one with a view to the Meenmutty falls
located near by and the valley in the foreground.
trekking route from the main road connecting Ootty and Wayanad. It is the largest of
waterfalls in the district of Wayanad, and adds to ones curiosity with its three stage falls
dropping from about 300 metres.
compared to Meenmutty. The falls and the adjoining areas are ideal locales for trekking and
a haunt for bird watchers.
than 1700 metres. The region predominantly comprises large boulders, some of them really
massive. The deep caves found here are home to a wide variety of birds, animals and
distinctive species of plants. Pakshipathalam is located near Mananthavady and a visit to the
region would require a 7 km trek through the forest, starting from Thirunelli. Visitors to Pakshipathalam are to seek permission from the DFO- North Wayanad.
in the southwestern part of Wayanad district and is close to the Karalad Lake. The project area
of the Banasura Sagar Dam also has the start point for treks to the Banasura Peak. An
interesting feature is a set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas.
While you take in the captivating sights, sounds and fragrance of Wayanad, you may also
shop for some specialities of Wayanad like spices, coffee, tea, bamboo products, honey and
herbal plants.
For More Details;
Web: www.tripstory.co.in
Call : +91 7558 06 6600
as conceived and promoted by Wayanad Tourism Organization (WTO)
an organization taking the lead role in fostering a culture of 'responsible and
sustainable tourism' in Wayanad.
Of the four trails, we would like to introduce first the 'Outdoor Trail', which
would cover the following locations in the District of Wayanad.
Chembra Peak
At a height of 2100 metres, the towering Chembra Peak is located near Meppadiin the southern part of Wayanad. It is the tallest of peaks in the region and climbing this
peak would test ones physical prowess. The climb up the Chembra Peak is an
exhilarating experience, as each stage in the climb unfolds great expanses of
Wayanad and the view gets wider as one goes up to its summit. Going up and coming
down the peak would take a full day. Those who would like camp at the top are assured
of an unforgettable experience.
Those who require camping gear may contact the District Tourism Promotion Council,
located at Kalpetta in Wayanad.
Neelimala
Located in the southeastern part of Wayanad, and approachable from Kalpetta as well asSulthan Bathery, Neelimala is a trekkers delight, with options for different trekking routes.
At the top of Neelimala, the sight is a breathtaking one with a view to the Meenmutty falls
located near by and the valley in the foreground.
Meenmutty waterfalls
Located close to Neelimala the spectacular Meenmutty falls can be reached through a 2 kmtrekking route from the main road connecting Ootty and Wayanad. It is the largest of
waterfalls in the district of Wayanad, and adds to ones curiosity with its three stage falls
dropping from about 300 metres.
Chethalayam
Yet another waterfall that attracts visitors to Wayanad is the Chethalayam falls, located close to Sulthan Bathery in the northern part of Wayanad. This waterfall is smaller in size whencompared to Meenmutty. The falls and the adjoining areas are ideal locales for trekking and
a haunt for bird watchers.
Pakshipathalam
Pakshipathalam is located deep within the forest in the Brahmagiri hills at an altitude of morethan 1700 metres. The region predominantly comprises large boulders, some of them really
massive. The deep caves found here are home to a wide variety of birds, animals and
distinctive species of plants. Pakshipathalam is located near Mananthavady and a visit to the
region would require a 7 km trek through the forest, starting from Thirunelli. Visitors to Pakshipathalam are to seek permission from the DFO- North Wayanad.
Banasura Sagar Dam
The dam at Banasura Sagar is reckoned as the largest earth dam in India. The dam is locatedin the southwestern part of Wayanad district and is close to the Karalad Lake. The project area
of the Banasura Sagar Dam also has the start point for treks to the Banasura Peak. An
interesting feature is a set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas.
While you take in the captivating sights, sounds and fragrance of Wayanad, you may also
shop for some specialities of Wayanad like spices, coffee, tea, bamboo products, honey and
herbal plants.
For More Details;
Web: www.tripstory.co.in
Call : +91 7558 06 6600
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