Cozily nestled among the green mountains of the Western Ghats, lies Wayanad, one of the loveliest hill stations of Kerala. The name, Wayanad, is believed to be derived from the word, Vayalnadu, meaning the land of paddy fields. Most of the reserve forests in the state are in this district. Wayanad has a powerful history and innumerable evidences of New Stone Age civilization can be seen on the Wayanad hills. The two caves of Ampukuthimala located between Sultan Bathery and Ambalavayal, with pictures painted on their walls and pictorial writings, eloquently speak volumes of the ancient era and civilization.

General Information

ISD Code : 493

Area: 2131 sq.km

Altitude: 700-2100 m above sea level

Temperature: Mean Min: 20C Mean Max: 35C

Clothing: Tropical cottons

Location: Northeastern Tip Of Kerala

Languages: Malayalam, Hindi, English

Best Time: August To May

Banks / Money Changers: State Bank Of Travancore, Canara Bank, Federal Bank, Central Bank.

How to reach?

By Air: The nearest Airport is the Calicut International Airport at a distance of 85 Kms.

By Road: Jungle Park resort is located 68 Km from Calicut City (N.H. 212 - Calicut - Mysore Highway). Jungle Park Resorts Can also be reached with a 8 Km drive from Pookode Lake junction through picturesque cardamom hills.

Places to visit

Thirunelly temple: 32 km northeast of Mananthavady

Pazhassi tomb: 32 km northeast of Kalpetta

The Glass Temple of Kottamunda: 20 km away from Kalpetta

Pakshipathalam: 10 km from Thirunelly

Boys town: 15 km north of Mananthavady

Banasura Dam: 15 kms north west of Kalpetta

Sentinel Rockfall: Near Chooralmala, about 22 kms south of Kalpetta

Festivals

The temple festival of 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. Other festivals include the festivals of Thirunelly temple (August) Seethadevi Temple (January) Pallikkunnu Church (February) Nadavayal St. Thomas Church (January) Varambatta Mosque (March) Mardoni Mosque (March - April)