At 2100 metres, the spectacular Chembra Peak located towards the southern part of Wayanad
is the tallest summit in the region. Climbing this peak is a challenging mountaineering endeavour
and would take a full day.
Distance:17kms
Neelimala is an excellent venue for trekking with lots of stimulating trails. The summit of this hill
affords a great view of the cascading Meenmutty falls and the beautiful valley in it’s foreground.
Distance: 27kms
A interesting 2 km jungle trek off the main Ooty Road, Meenmutty is the largest and most spectacular
waterfall in Wayanad. A unique feature is that water drops about 300 metres over three stages.
Distance: 29kms
Chethalayam is one of Wayanad’s smaller waterfalls. It’s surroundings offer a number of vantage
points for bird-watching. It is also popular with trekking enthusiasts
Distance: 37kms
Located deep within the forest in the Brahmagiri hills at an altitude of more than 1700 mtrs,
Pakshipathalam is a formation of large boulders, some as tall as two storey buildings.
Distance: 71 kms
Considered a to be the largest earth dam in India, the Banasura project precincts are
an ideal starting point for treks to the Banasura Peak. An interesting feature is a
set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas.
Distance:24 kms
Spread over avast area Muthanga is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Region. It is a rain forest reserve connected to two other major
sanctuaries: Bandipur National Park (103kms.) in Karnataka and Mudumalai Sanctuary
(123kms.)in Tamil Nadu.
Distance: 42kms
This temple is one of the most important amongst a series of Jain ruins spread across the
state of Kerala, testify to a period of a strong Jain presence in this region.
Distance: 24kms
An interesting trek up the Ambukuthi Hill near Ambalavayal town takes you to the fascinating
neolithic cave site of Edakkal. Etchings found on the walls of these caves have drawn the serious
attention of archaeologists and historians worldwide.
Distance: 28kms
Located in the town of Ambalavayal, this museum is home to an interesting collection of
artifacts that shed light on the history, culture and heritage of the Wayanad region. These
include headgear, weapons pottery, and objects associated with tribal life.
Distance: 25kms
Excavations at various points around the foot of the Ambukuthi Hill have unearthed a distinctive
series of ancient burial vaults commonly called Muniyaras.
Distance: 27kms
Uravu is an NGO that works in the area of indigenous sciences and technology. They run a successful
bamboo crafts design and production centre along with a bamboo nursery.
Distance: Kalpetta:12kms, Sultan Bathery:23kms, Manathavadi:45kms.
This large Ficus tree, bound by a prominent chain is the source of a dramatic local legend.
As the tale goes, an Adivasi youth named Karinthandan was instrumental in guiding a British Engineer
through the difficult mountain terrain into Wayanad. Eager to take credit for the discovery,
the engineer conveniently killed his guide, whose soul according to the legend constantly haunted
subsequent travellers. It is further believed that a priest chained the troublesome spirit onto this tree.
Distance: 16kms
Dedicated to the Lourdes Matha, Pallikkunnu Church was established in 1905 at the initiative of a French missionary Fr. Jeffrine.
Distance: 19kms
This nearly 300 year old mosque is built in traditional Kerala style with extensive wood carvings.
Distance: 47kms
This is a settlement of Tamil Brahmins organised in the classic architectural typology of row houses.
Distance: 28kms
Pazhassi Raja, a scion of the Kottayam royal family was one of the earliest to strike the banner
of revolt against British overlordship in this part of India.
Distance: 35kms