In Wayanad, there are locations which are highly interesting to see. These are naturally beautiful awesome picnic spots, ideal for family holiday trips. Easy accessibility of these locations have made them highly popular as well as attractive. Hence, family members including children can visit these locations effortlessly. Since Wayanad is a mountain land, all these sightseeing locations are at high altitudes. Visitors can enjoy by viewing rare species of birds, gorgeous flowering plants and widely spread-out marvelous greeneries. These areas are bestowed by nature with spectacular shallow watercourses and crystal clear waterfalls which can be viewed even by children from the very close vicinity. There are no dense forests in the neighborhood of many of these sightseeing sites and hence, they can be visited and enjoyed fearlessly.
The extreme tranquility prevailing in these locations are very exceptional. People who want to relax from their hectic schedules often visit here for breathing unpolluted atmospheric air. They can also enjoy by viewing spectacular misty mountain ranges and also a distant view of wide spread forests which encircles the locations. A visit to these eye-catching sites will be highly memorable to all. A large number of tourists are seen visiting these locations when compared to other sightseeing areas in Wayanad. Since these lands are with fertile soil, cultivation of plantations are seen almost in all areas here. The beauty of the wide spread plantations growing on the slanting sides of the mountain ranges add luster to the enchanting appearance of the region. Mountain ranges with luxuriant vegetation are the specialty of these areas. Some of such key locations are mentioned below.
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Kuruva Dweep – Kuruva Dweep is a group of seven picturesque Islands situated in the branch watercourse of Kabani River. This marvelous picnic spot is about 17 km east of Mananthavady in north Wayanad. Rare species of migratory birds, butterflies, plants, rare orchids, herbs etc. are found existing on this river bounded graceful landscape locations….Read more… |
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Chain Tree – This is an aged giant Ficus tree encircled by a long chain. It is said that the marvelous piece of sightseeing land among mountains was discovered by a British Engineer with the help of a tribal guide called Karinthandan. When both of them reached the destination, the British engineer is said to have killed his guide with an intention to secure the full credit of finding out the enchanting piece of landscape….Read more… |
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Boys Town – Boys town is located about 15 Km away from Mananthavady. This wonderful place in Wayanad is featured with charming environments formed by evergreen vegetation and encircled misty mountain ranges. The unique attraction of this region is one traditional herbs growing garden which has been preserved with great importance….Read more… |
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Bamboo Forests – Bamboo forest is very unique among the natural wild life attractions in Wayanad. The abundantly growing Bamboo plants can play some significant roles in minimizing environmental problems as well as the destruction of rain forests. Bamboo existing forests perform certain essential ecological functions in tropical and subtropical forest ecosystems….Read more… |
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Ghat Road Views – The view of Wayanad Ghat road is a breathtaking experience. It starts from the base of the hill ranges and ends at a height of 700 meters above sea level. There are 9 sharp hairpin curves on the way to the top of the Ghat road which covers a distance of 18km. While moving up through the ghat road, outstanding views of the evergreen Wayanad forests can be enjoyed to its maximum….Read more… |