The importance of Wayanad does not end in its natural splendour. There are a number of historic and ecological spots. Wayanad has a past that stretches back to the Stone Age. The Edakkal Cave can be spotted in the pre-historic map of the world for its pre-historic rock etchings. It is a where historians, anthropologists and archaeologists from all over the world flock to. The different sets of petro glyphs found on the caves here are supposed to be date more than 5000 years back.
Sulthan Bathery or Sultans Battery, a small town in Wayanad, is another centre of tourism. It got its present name from Tipu Sultan of Mysore who attacked and took into custody the Jain Temple and used it as his battery in the 18th century.
Thirunelli temple at the foothills of Brahmagiri, Ananthanantha Swami temple at Puliyarmala, Sreemahaganapathy temple and Pallikkunnu Church are famous centres in Wayanad. Pookkode Lake is another attraction near Lakkidi. The Chempara Peak, Banasura Sagar Dam, Kuruva Dweep (island), Soochipara, Kanthapara Meenmutty waterfalls in Meppadi-Ambalavayal offer a wide range of varied experiences. Pakshipathalam, the place located about 1740 meters above sea level, is a habitat of a variety of birds. It is a good trekking spot too.
Kabani River is the lifeline of Wayanad with its tributaries Kalindi, Mananthavadi and Panamaram.
Compared with other districts of Kerala, the demographic structure of Wayanad is very unique. Thirty six per cent of Adivasis in the state live here. They consist of Paniyas, Adiyas, Ooralis, Kurumas and Kattunaykkans. The Jains came here from Karnataka in the 13th century. Hindu upper caste Nairs came here in the 14th century and established their feudal system. Then came the Muslims. In 1950s, Christian migrants from the southern districts started the plantation culture in Wayanad.
The district is connected with the neighbouring towns by a number of good roads. The Calicut-Mysore National Highway 212 cuts through through the middle of the district. If you are lucky, you may spot elephants on the highway too.
Sulthan Bathery or Sultans Battery, a small town in Wayanad, is another centre of tourism. It got its present name from Tipu Sultan of Mysore who attacked and took into custody the Jain Temple and used it as his battery in the 18th century.
Thirunelli temple at the foothills of Brahmagiri, Ananthanantha Swami temple at Puliyarmala, Sreemahaganapathy temple and Pallikkunnu Church are famous centres in Wayanad. Pookkode Lake is another attraction near Lakkidi. The Chempara Peak, Banasura Sagar Dam, Kuruva Dweep (island), Soochipara, Kanthapara Meenmutty waterfalls in Meppadi-Ambalavayal offer a wide range of varied experiences. Pakshipathalam, the place located about 1740 meters above sea level, is a habitat of a variety of birds. It is a good trekking spot too.
Kabani River is the lifeline of Wayanad with its tributaries Kalindi, Mananthavadi and Panamaram.
Compared with other districts of Kerala, the demographic structure of Wayanad is very unique. Thirty six per cent of Adivasis in the state live here. They consist of Paniyas, Adiyas, Ooralis, Kurumas and Kattunaykkans. The Jains came here from Karnataka in the 13th century. Hindu upper caste Nairs came here in the 14th century and established their feudal system. Then came the Muslims. In 1950s, Christian migrants from the southern districts started the plantation culture in Wayanad.
The district is connected with the neighbouring towns by a number of good roads. The Calicut-Mysore National Highway 212 cuts through through the middle of the district. If you are lucky, you may spot elephants on the highway too.
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