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 The
name Waynad is derived
from the expression 'Wayanadu'
which means land of paddy
fields. Wayanad, a little
paradise on the earth,
is one of the loveliest
hill stations of Kerala
located in the heart of
the Western Ghats (mountain
ranges) at an altitude
of 700-2100m above sea
level. Situated amidst
lush green vegetation
and mist capped hills
with pristine and fragrant
breeze blowing round the
year, the place offers
a lifetime experience
to its visitors. Sprawling
plantations of spices
and tea appearing like
velvet lawns, add to the
beauty of this scenic
hill station. Wayanad
is abundant in waterfalls,
lakes, ancient caves,
and varieties of wildlife,
which make it one of the
most sought after hill
stations in India.
Tourist
attractions in Wayanad
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Wayanad:
Sulthan
bathery - Edakkal caves
: The new stone
age pictorial writings
on the walls of these
natural caves are evidence
of the civilisation that
existed in these regions
in prehistoric times.
Wayanad
wildlife sanctuary :
The Wayanad wildlife sanctuary
is rich in bio-diversity.
The sanctuary is an integral
part of the Nilgiri biosphere
reserve.
Mananthavady
Kuruvadweep :
This island on the eastward
bound kabani river is
an ideal picnic spot.
Thirunelly
temple : 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
Glass Temple of Kottamunda
: This temple
is located on the slope
of Vellarimala and is
dedicated to Parswanatha
Swamy of the Jain faith.
The mirrors inside the
temple walls reflect images
of the icons in the temple's
sanctum sanctorum.
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