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Culture of Wayanad


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Sulthan Bathery is famous for its fort, which was built by Tipu Sultan.

The tomb of the king Pazhassi Rajais in Mananthavady.

Lakkidi, the entry-point to Wayanad on the road from Kozhikode, receives the highest rainfalls in Kerala.

Pookode lake is another spot to chill out in Wayanad. You may visit the fresh water aquarium or the children’s park, enjoying boating or even shop for handicraft items and spices at the fresh water Pookat Lake that is wrapped in high hills and gorgeous greens.

For the adventurous: Chembra peak, Banasura peak and Brahmagiri peak will provide a tough trek experience.

Kuruva Dweep (10 km from Mananthavady) is a unique and fragile delta system on the Kabini River.

An important and unusual pilgrim centre for sociologists and educationists is Kanavu a centre for alternative education which help the adivasis (tribals) to adapt to the challenges without losing their cultural moorings.

Ananthanatha Swami Temple, (also known as ParswanathaSwamy Jain Temple at Puliyarmala) is a beautiful Jain temple located at Puliyarmala, 6 km from Kalpetta.

Pakshipathalam is a very popular trekking spot on the Kerala-Karnataka border.

Soochipara, Kanthapara, and Meenmutty are waterfalls in the Meppadi-Ambalavayal region.

Thovarimala Ezhuthupara is 5 km from Sulthan Bathery. After a 400 m trekk one can reach Thovarimala Ezhuthupara, where stone age pictorial writing on a rock can be seen.

Meenmutty Falls is 29 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad District. It is Kerala's second largest waterfall and the one most unspoiled in its natural setting.

HML Tea factory achoor, 10 km from Vythiri
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