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Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary

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Wayanad  is one favorite place for every trekker . There is a spot in Wayanad , which  has captured the mindset of every trekker, ornithologists and nature lovers is the Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary. Here virgin forests, streams and steep hills together offer challenging avenues for trekking.  It   is a natural rock cave at the northern end of the Brahmagiri Hills. Situated at an altitude of 1740m and accessible only by trekking, Pakshipathalam is home to several species of birds and is an ornithologist's paradise. It is located in the Brahmagiri Hills near Thirunelly. There is a cave here, which according to legend, was used by rishis (saints) for meditation in ancient times . The deep rock caves; formed among the thick blocks of rocks at the northern top end of the Brahmagiri are the abode of various birds and wild beasts. It  is believed that Garuda, the vehicle of  Vishnu and the King of birds, stands guard over his subjects ...

Geography Of Wayanad

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Wayanad stands on the southern top part of the Deccan Plateau and its major attraction is the grand western Ghats with the lofty  ridges interspersed with dense forests and green valleys. Most of the area in this district is covered by the dense forests and blessed with immense beauty of the nature. Mountains Brahmagiri(1608 meters),Banasura peak(2073 meters),Chembara peak(2100 meters) are the main mountains in wayanad. These mountains are surrounded by rain forests,where rare species of animals and plants are found. These mountains are famous tourist locations,people from all around the world comes to visit these areas. Rivers Kabini river and its three tributaries, the Panamaram, Mananthavady, and Kalindy flows through the wayanad.  Kabini is an important tributary of Kaveri river.  Kabini is one among the only three rivers in Kerala that flows to the east.  Banasura sagar  which  is the largest earthen dam in India and the second large...

Wayanad Coffe Trail Resort

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Coffee Trail Resort is one of the finest and luxurious resorts in Wayanad, Kerala. Wayanad coffee trail is nested in the cliffs of Muttil peak. You can see an amazing view of the plantations from the resort. Spread over 10 acres of coffee plantations coffee trail resort is surrounded by lush green coffee gardens. It is one of the greenest places you have ever visited. You can see animals like monkeys and deer occasionally. This area of Wayanad is known for coffee, tea plantations, trekking, and adventure sports. Our motto is to share the experience of this paradise with the word, without disturbing the nature. Coffee Trail Resort is providinge five star facilities to our guests. We have 21 luxurious villas with all the high end facilities. A multicuisine restaurant.  Indoor Board games and trekking track A high end conference hall. There are a number of in-resort fun & adventure activities like Commando net, Burma bridge, Swinging valley cros...

Wayanad - A Brief History

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Wayanad has rich history. Historians believe that human life existed in this part of the world at least thousand years before the Christ. Number of evidences about new Stone Age civilization can be found on the hills of wayanad. The two caves of Ampukuthimala located between Sulthan Bathery and Ambalavayal, with pictures on their walls and pictorial writings, speak volumes of the bygone era and civilization. Documented history of waynad is available from the 18 th century. In the ancient times wayanad was ruled by the kings from Veda tribe. After that wayanad came under the rule of Kottayam royal dynasty. When Hider Ali became the ruler of Mysore, he conquered wayanad and brought it under his rule. After Hider Ali, his son Tippu became ruler of Mysore and at that time Kottayam dynasty’s rule restored in wayanad. But the English East India company, British had governance over wayanad based the conditions they made with Tippu Sultan at the time sreerangapattanam truce. Th...

Weather in Wayanad

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Weather in Wayanad is very causative nearly throughout the year. Generally, the temperature in Wayanad varies from 13ËšC to 32ËšC. Climate of Wayanad can be categorised as follows: Summer season in Wayanad The summer in Wayanad( March - May) is very comfy at traveler places of Wayanad, due to the greenery, though different places it can be very little heat. Most of the tourist destinations square measure comfortable with cool and light breeze. Monsoon season in Wayanad South West Monsoon in Wayanad follows immediately once the Wayanad Summer. The Monsoon period in Wayanad is from Gregorian calendar month to middle Gregorian calendar month. During this rainy season activities in Wayanad like "Splash" attracts ton of tourists to Wayanad. The rainy season normally extends as North East Monsoon hits Wayanad from middle Gregorian calendar month to middle Gregorian calendar month. Regular rains are not intimate throughout this season however, unpredictable o...
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Rain Forest In Wayanad Rainforests cover about 6 % of the Earth's surface and about 40% to 75% of all biotic species, including many exotic and beautiful flowers on the planet are aboriginal to these forests. Scientists consider that there may be millions of plants, insects and micro organisms yet to discover in tropical rainforests. Wayanad , the evergreen forests is the most species rich eco region with eighty percent of the flowering plant species of the entire mountain range found here. The name Wayanad , translates to the land of paddy, visitors will stretches of paddy cultivation interspersed amidst the dense forest. The dense, mysterious, magical rainforests are the earth's oldest living ecosystems that produce about a third of the planet's oxygen. The  Wayanad forests In  Northern   Kerala   mark the transition to the   North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests .  The cool and moist climate, high rainfall and variety of m...

Wildlife of Kerala

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Kera la's most  significantly biodiverse tracts of wilderness lie in the evergreen forests of its easternmost districts, coastal Kerala mostly lies under cultivation and is home to comparatively little wildlife. Despite this, Kerala contains 9,400 km2 of natural forests. Out of the approximately 7,500 km2 of non-plantation forest cover, there are wild regions of tropical wet evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, tropical moist and dry deciduous forests and montane subtropical and shola forests. Such forests togethe r cover 24% of Kerala's landmass. Dense, mysterious, magical - rainforests are the earth's oldest living ecosystems that produce about a third of the planet's oxygen. A dazzling array of animals and plants - amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, flowering plants and butterflies inhabit the rainforest of Kerala . A discreet hill station located in north western Kerala, Wayanad is set along the higher slopes of the southern fringe of the Decca...

Wayanad Coffeetrail Resort

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Wayanad is the one of the most beautiful places and the green paradise of Kerala ... The water lakes and wild forests express the splendid natural beauty of Wayanad. Do visit…enjoy…and relax.. Coffee Trail Resort , Wayanad