Kalpetta -
Kalpetta, the district headquarters of Wayanad, is the only municipality
in this hilly region. The town has hotels, bars, restaurants and shops,
making it a convenient base to visit this place while at the same time
enjoying these facilities.
Chembra peak-At 2100 mts above mean sea level, Chembra is the
highest peak in Wayanad and is ideal for trekking. Climbing this peak is a
challenging mountaineering endeavour and would take a full dayThe scenic
beauty of Wayanad, which is visible from the top of Chembra, is very
exhilerating. The surrounding areas offer exceptional photo oppurtunities.
Camping on the peak is an unforgettable experience. District Tourism
Promotion Council provides guides, sleeping bags, canvases, huts and
trekking implements on hire. Distances from: Kalpetta (KPA)-14 Km, Sulthan
Bathery (SBY)-42 Km, Mananthavady (MDY)-52 Km
Neelimala View Point-Closer to Vaduvanchal, Neelimala is an
excellent venue fro trekking with lots of stimulating trails. The summit
of this hill affords a great view of the cascading Meenmutty fallsand the
beautiful valley in its foreground.Distances from: KPA-27 Km, SBY-26 Km,
MDY-62 Km
Meenmutty falls-An 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.Distances from: KPA-37 Km, SBY-12 Km, MDY-54 Km
Sentinal Rock Waterfalls-22 kms south of Kalpetta near Chooralmala.
Locally known as Soochippara and is a very popular leisure destination.
This is a three step waterfall more than 200 mts in height. Framed by
enchanting scenery. A must to see site! This region is ideal for rock
climbing. Soochipara can be reached by a scenic 2 kms. nature walk and
deer and other wildlife can be seen near the waterfront.Distances from:
KPA-22 Km, SBY-43 Km, MDY-58 Km
Kanthanpara waterfalls-22 kms south east of Kalpetta and 8 kms east
of Meppadi, a beautiful waterfall about 30 mts in height. Relatively
smaller than Sentinel Rock falls, and rather less frequented Kanthanpara
and its surroundings offer a very pleasant site. A easy hike away from the
main road, its perfect for picnics.Distances from: KPA-22 Km, SBY-23 Km,
MDY-57 Km
Banasura sagar project-21 kms north east of Kalpetta. Situated at
Padinjarathara. A mini hydel project with the largest earth dam in India
and the second largest in Asia is being built here. The Banasura project
precincts are an ideal starting point for treks to the Banasura Peak. A
quaint feature is a series of islands that were formed when the reservoir
submerged the surrounding areas.Distances from: KPA-21 Km, SBY-47 Km,
MDY-34 Km
