Wayanad
Description
Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats, forming the border world of the greener part of Kerala. Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, this land is filled with history and culture. Located at a distance of 76 km. from the sea shores of Kozhikode, this verdant hill station is full of plantations, forests and wildlife. Wayanad hills are contiguous to Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu and Bandhipur in Karnataka, thus forming a vast land mass for the wild life to move about in their most natural abode.
Regarding geographical location, Wayanad district stands on the southern top of the Deccan plateau and its chief glory is the majestic Western Ghats with lofty ridges and rugged terrain interspersed with dense forest, tangled jungles and deep valleys. The place also enjoys a strategic location as the leading tourist centres of South India like Ooty, Mysore, Bangalore, Coorg and Kannur are situated around this region.
Covering an area of 2132 km ², with a density of population at 369 people/km² within a population of 780,619 people (2001 census), Wayanad consists of 3 taluks - Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery and Vythiri. The district headquarters is located at Kalpetta municipality with a population of 29,602 as per 2001 census.
Wayanad enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year. The mean average rain fall in this district is 2322 m.m. Lakkidi, Vythiri and Meppadi are the high rainfall areas in Wayanad. Annual rain fall in these high rain fall areas ranges from 3,000 to 4,000m.m. High velocity winds are common during the south west monsoon and dry winds blow in March-April. High altitude regions experience severe cold. At Ambalavayal in Wayanad, the mean maximum and minimum temperature for the last five years were 29oC and 18oC respectively. This place experiences a high relative humidity which goes even up to 95 percent during the south west monsoon period. Generally, the year is classifed into four seasons, namely, cold weather (December-February), hot weather (March-May), south west monsoon (June-September) and north east monsoon(October-November). The dale Lakkidi, nestled among the hills of Vythiri taluk, has the highest average rainfall in Kerala.
The misty environs of Wayanad offer a wide range of trekking opportunities, plantation visits and wildlife tours.
It was at Mananthavady (35km N) that Lord Arthur Wellesley fought a guerilla war with the Pazhassi Raja and British supremacy marked the region for two centuries. When the state of Kerala was created in 1956; the southern region of Wayanad which was part of Cannannoor district was attached to Calicut district. In 1980 the Wayanad region was amalgamated out of the districts of Kannur and Kozhikode and comprised the three taluks of Mananthavady, Sultan Bathery and Vythiry.
Kalpetta, the region's district headquarters (15 km N), used to be a major Jain centre. Lakkidi, its gateway town, is popular for its plantation homestays. Tipu Sultan, the legendary ruler of Mysore who valiantly opposed the British, built a fort at Sultan Bathery 10 km away, in the 18th century.
Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the north-east and Mudimalai of Tamil Nadu on the south-east. Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Which has been established with the specific objective of conservating the biological heritage of the region. Consisting entirely of notified reserve, the sanctuary is very rich in fauna and flora. The management of the sanctuary lays emphasis on scientific conservation with due consideration to the general lifestyle of the tribals and others who live on the fringes of the forest.
Itinerary
Day 1: Calicut – Wayanad(75Kms/02Hrs):
On arrival at Calicut Airport/ Rail way station meet our representative and drive to Wayanad. Check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Wayanad.
Day 2: Wayanad:
After breakfast explore the Wayanad as you can visit Edakkal caves which is situated on the top of Ambukkuthimala with a view of three states as well as the spot has many carvings of stone age and one should truck and climb the hill to reach the cave. After lunch visit Soochipara Waterfall one of the major spots in Wayanad as a typical natural fall where you can take bath and enjoy a lot. Overnight stay at Wayanad.
Day 3: Wayanad:
After Breakfast, Proceed for full day sightseeing. Visit to Wayanad Heritage Museum, later drive to Banasura Dam as it’s known as the largest earth Dam in India with fabulous view of river bansura and evergreen vegetation. Afternoon you can visit Pookot Lake, one of the best maintained picnic spots in Wayanad with amble facilities for boating and other recreational activities. Overnight stay at Wayanad.
Day 4: Departure(75Kms/02Hrs):
After breakfast, check out from the Calicut Airport/Railway stations for your onward journey.
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Price Includes
- Travel by comfortable Vehicle as per the tour itinerary.
- 03 Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels.
- Breakfast and Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All Sightseeing as per Tour Plan.
- All Entry Tickets.
- All Tips – Guide, Driver and Restaurants
- Pickup & Drop from Calicut Airport / Railway Station.
Price Excludes
- Any meals other than the mentioned in the package.
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail & flight delays, road blocks, vehicle malfunctions, political disturbances, etc..
- Individual entrance fees to visit places, any extra fees outside our program & ride / safari / boating / camera permission etc..
- 5 % GST
Note
Travel Tips: -
- While visiting Hindu mythological sites, shrines and temples, one should remove shoes and cover head with a piece of cloth before entering the Holy Place.
- Carry your Regular Basic medicines & Basic First Aid Kit with you.
- Rain showers are expected anytime so kindly carry a small umbrella/windcheater & alsoThermals, Pair of Gloves, Monkey Cap, Cotton, Sweater /Jackets, Sun’s Screen lotion, Moisturizer, Sun glasses, Comfortable Sports Shoes, Umbrella/Windcheater, Vicks, Camphor, small torch etc.
- (Asthama & Heart Patients are not Advisable – Consult your Doctor before joining)
- Carry Dark Choclates, dry fruits, Glucose (Glucon D), toffess. This will provide you instant energy during trekking & long journeys.
- Carry your Pooja samagri as per your requirement.
- Follow the instructions of Tour manager.
- Do not take pictures if cameras are not allowed in temples.
- Carry extra batteries for your camera & power banks for your cell phone.
- Communication: Although all private mobile phones have coverage, Bsnl mobile is better in most of the places.
- Fitness: All pilgrims should be physically fit. It is better to do some jogging and other light exercise as you prepare for this journey.
General Notes -
- Information of any kind of disease, allergy, respiratory and heart related issue or any other special request, please let inform us well in advance so that we can plan your leisure time more adequately.
- CWB cost is applicable when one child (5 to 10 Years) share parents room with Extra bed/Mattress
- CNB cost is applicable when one child (5 to 10 Years) share parents room without Extra bed/Mattress Children below 5 years complimentary
Documents Required -
- One Photo Identity and address Proof of each traveler in original and photocopy. It can be valid PAN Card & AADHAAR Card Photo ID with address, issued by GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, PASSPORT, DRIVING LICENSE, VOTER ID, ID PROOF AUTHORISED BY SCHOOL AUTHOR ITY FOR MINOR.
- Foreign National or NRI need to carry Valid Passport and Visa.
- 5 Numbers Passport size photo in case any permit is required to visit any restricted place.
Booking Procedure -
- Initial payment of INR 10000/- (Ten Thousand Rupees) or 50% of total tour cost whichever is higher is require to hold any service. In case tour date falls within 15 Days than 100% require confirming the booking.
- Full payment should clear 15 Days prior to tour start without any delay.
Cancelation Guidelines -
- After Confirmation – Charges 20% of the total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher)
- 30 - 26 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 25% of total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher-side)
- 25 - 20 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 50% of total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher-side)
- 19 - 16 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 75% of total tour cost / INR 5000.00 (Higher-side)
- 15 - 00 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 100% of total tour cost
- Part payment needs to be clear as per cancellation procedure, in case of extension written mail require with fresh date. Missing of three deadlines deem as cancelled of all arrangements.
- In case of any file cancel, amount to be refunded after calculation the Cancellation charge and GST amount.
- It will take minimum 15 days to process the refund but not more than 30 days.
- The refund amount will be transfer to the account from where the advance received. In case of cash deposit authorization over mail require to mentioning the account
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