Popular for housing an excellent wildlife sanctuary, the town of Wayanad is simply more than just that. It is replete of all nature’s beauty, historically significant places, cultural centres, and more. Head to the little town in your holidays and choose one of the best Wayanad tour packages for a memorable holiday. Mentioned here is a short travel guide for first timers.
Primarily known for its excellent wildlife sanctuary, Wayanad finds a place in the itineraries of many travellers. Established in 1973, the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the best reserves that the nation has got. It falls on the route between Mysore and Sulthan Battery, and is a fine exhibit of wild animals which were taken to protect and preserve the natural richness of India. If one is a nature buff, he ought to visit the place. The sanctuary is a quite place, undisturbed by the hustle bustle of a city, and is clean and unpolluted. It is a perfect place to experience the wilderness and spend few hours in tranquillity. However, the wildlife sanctuary is not the only attraction of the city, and the best way to check them out is to take one of the Wayanad tour packages.
Located 58 km from Kozhikode, there is a place called Lakkidi. It is a part of Wayanad and is one of the highest peaks in the district. The magnificent panoramic views of the region attract several the tourists. The place is quite popular among the honeymooners. One could hire taxis to reach the place. The route to Lakkidi is heavenly and the roads pass through some densely forest-covered areas.
The tomb of Veera Pazhassi Raja is another amazing place to explore in Wayanad. He was given the epithet of “the Lion of Kerala” as he played a major role in the nation’s political history. A leader of the guerrilla army, he was responsible to organize wars against the British East India Company. In the vicinity lies the Pulpally Cave where he took refuge till the time when he was captured. The place is the ideal place to know more about the fallen leader as there is a fine collection of his memorabilia. The nearest railway station to the tomb is at Vadakara, which is about 51 km away. Besides, the Kozhikode railway station is also about 66 km away. For the spiritualists and those who love sightseeing, the Koottamundu Glass temple is the place to visit. It is about 20 km from the town of Kalpetta. Other than being a revered religious site for the Jains, the temple is also a delight to the eyes. It is decorated by countless mirror glasses and you can see the image of the temple deity, Swami Parsvanatha, reflecting in these glasses.
Note that October to February are considered best for a tour to Wayanad. The Kozhikode International Airport is the nearest airport. Communicating won’t be an issue because the locals are quite helpful and quite comfortable with English and Hindi.
