{"id":21,"date":"2024-04-15T07:39:52","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T07:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/mintflower\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2024-04-16T06:06:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T06:06:21","slug":"wayanad","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/?page_id=21","title":{"rendered":"Wayanad"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"21\" class=\"elementor elementor-21\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d885683 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d885683\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fb6e99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fb6e99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 10-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wayanad Awaits Your Exploration<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49bbe0f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"49bbe0f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33dffb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33dffb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 10-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Nestled amidst the Western Ghats in Kerala, Wayanad beckons with its enchanting landscapes and rich cultural heritage. From the lush greenery of its tea and spice plantations to the majestic waterfalls cascading through dense forests, Wayanad offers a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Explore ancient caves adorned with prehistoric petroglyphs, embark on wildlife safaris in its verdant sanctuaries, or simply unwind amidst the serene beauty of its lakes and hills. With its unique blend of natural wonders and cultural treasures, Wayanad promises an unforgettable experience for every traveler.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0ad0b4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0ad0b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0ef089 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c0ef089\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6b0950 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6b0950\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lakkidi View Point<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98ba0b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98ba0b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Perched atop the hills of Wayanad, Lakkidi View Point offers panoramic vistas of the sprawling valleys and mist-clad mountains, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.<\/p><p>As you ascend to this scenic viewpoint, the winding roads flanked by dense forests and lush greenery create a sense of anticipation, culminating in breathtaking views that unfold before your eyes. The vista from Lakkidi View Point is particularly stunning during sunrise and sunset, when the sky is painted in hues of orange and pink, casting a magical spell over the landscape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70c4400 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70c4400\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ea4bbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ea4bbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 10-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/the-land-mark-of-wayanad-768x546-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-71\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/the-land-mark-of-wayanad-768x546-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/the-land-mark-of-wayanad-768x546-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91b3969 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91b3969\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5be1a82 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5be1a82\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df6b1c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"df6b1c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/soojipara-768x512-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-73\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/soojipara-768x512-1.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/soojipara-768x512-1-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15450fb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"15450fb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f153677 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f153677\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Soochippara Waterfalls<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce4be69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce4be69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tucked away amidst the verdant landscapes of Wayanad, Soochipara Waterfalls, also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, stands as a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. Cascading from a height of 100 to 300 feet, these majestic falls offer a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates the senses and leaves visitors spellbound.<\/p><p>As you approach Soochipara Waterfalls, the sound of rushing water grows louder, heightening the anticipation of the breathtaking sight that awaits. The trail leading to the falls takes you through dense forests and lush greenery, offering glimpses of the surrounding natural beauty along the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb226ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eb226ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d743afe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d743afe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b5f906 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b5f906\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Banasura Sagar Dam<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447e705 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"447e705\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Wayanad, The Banasura Sagar Dam stands as a testament to both the natural beauty of the region and human ingenuity. As India\u2019s largest earthen dam and the second largest in Asia, it serves as a vital reservoir, harnessing the waters of the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabini River.<\/p><p>The Banasura Sagar Dam isn\u2019t just a feat of engineering; it\u2019s also a visual delight. The serene blue waters of the reservoir stretch out against the backdrop of the majestic Banasura Hill, creating a picturesque scene that\u2019s perfect for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c3964c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c3964c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ef656 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d3ef656\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/banasura-sagar-dam-768x510-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-74\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/banasura-sagar-dam-768x510-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/banasura-sagar-dam-768x510-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-038205f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"038205f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32fa3be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32fa3be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Chethalayam Waterfalls:<\/strong>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Chethalayam Waterfalls is only 12 km away from Sulthan Bathery. Compared to other waterfalls of Wayanad, Chethalayam Falls is lesser known and it offers great opportunity for bird as we as butterfly watching. The 4 km trek to the waterfalls provides memorable experience as one can see verdant valleys and wildlife.<br>\n<strong>Meenmutty Falls:<\/strong>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Meenmutty is the tallest waterfall in Wayanad. A day\u2019s lengthy trek to the accompaniment of the murmurs of the river through the verdant locales takes you to this amazing waterfall. The force of water thumping on the dark rocks and splattering is a must-see scene. <br>\n<strong>Boys Town:<\/strong>\nBoys Town is a famous tourist spot, situated 15 kilometers away from Mananthavady. It has a nice herbal garden with unique and rare herbs which are used for medicinal purposes and for ayurvedic cure. There is also a nature care centre here. Here there are herbal medicine specialties who can perform nature care treatments. Boys Town also has a sericulture unit. Jean Park, an Indo-Danish project for promoting herbal gardening, is also here.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bc45bf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0bc45bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f48922 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f48922\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3c1a4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a3c1a4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/925752805s-768x512-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-75\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/925752805s-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/925752805s-768x512-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dae85ff e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dae85ff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-293d6d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"293d6d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-183e6b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"183e6b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal destination to be close with the nature. The sanctuary, an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, was established in 1973.<br \/>The sanctuary is close to the protected area the Nagarhole National Park and the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in the neighbouring Karnataka and Mudumalai in Tamilnadu. This sanctuary, spread over 345 sq km, is rich with fauna and flora, and falls under Project Elephant.<\/p><p>One can watch herds of wild elephants, various species of deer, Indian Bison, monkeys, birds and sometimes tigers here. The Forest Department arranges elephant watches here. The evergreen forests and rich flora and fauna here itself is a feast for the eyes and a relief for the mind.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07f0a71 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"07f0a71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df6821a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"df6821a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05dffb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"05dffb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pookode Lake<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffb436b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffb436b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nestled amidst the verdant mountains of Wayanad, Pookot Lake is a serene freshwater lake that beckons travelers with its captivating natural beauty. Enveloped by dense forests and lush greenery, this picturesque lake offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.<\/p><p>Visitors to Pookot Lake can indulge in a variety of activities, with boating being a popular choice. Glide across the crystal-clear waters on a pedal boat or rowboat, soaking in the scenic surroundings and cool breeze. The calm and peaceful ambiance of the lake makes it an ideal spot for a leisurely boat ride with family and friends.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a7e934 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a7e934\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9df2b13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9df2b13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/R-43-768x320-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-76\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/R-43-768x320-1.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/R-43-768x320-1-300x125.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-860e9f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"860e9f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-064da01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"064da01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efe6608 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"efe6608\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tholpetty reserve is situated along the northern ridge of Wayanad bordering Coorg in Karnataka. Tholpetty boasts of the same flora and fauna of Muthanga. One can take exciting treks and jeep safaris into the Wildlife Sanctuary and have a close encounter with elephants, wild gaur, deers, wild squirrel, jungle cat, tigers and numerous birds. There is lake inside the sanctuary and it is the main water source for the animals and birds. The watch-tower near the lake is a vantage point to watch the animals coming to the lake to drink water.\u00a0<\/p><p>Rich in biodiversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which has been established with the specific objective of conserving the biological heritage of the region. The main attraction of Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary is the night camping in deep woods.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df7b953 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df7b953\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e062c5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e062c5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6268217 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6268217\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/880x776_img2-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-77\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/880x776_img2-1.jpg 880w, https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/880x776_img2-1-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/880x776_img2-1-768x677.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9472c4a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9472c4a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da6257a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"da6257a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tholpetty-wildlife-sanctuary-in-wayanad62de5a2b3e7da.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-78\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tholpetty-wildlife-sanctuary-in-wayanad62de5a2b3e7da.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tholpetty-wildlife-sanctuary-in-wayanad62de5a2b3e7da-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/tholpetty-wildlife-sanctuary-in-wayanad62de5a2b3e7da-768x497.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f5f83d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f5f83d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d151683 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d151683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adventure \/ Trek<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-941a301 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"941a301\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa7c95e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fa7c95e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39252d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"39252d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chembra Peak<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4f20f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4f20f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad, at 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) above sea level. Located close to Meppady, the peak is part of the Wayanad hill ranges in Western Ghats. One can access Chembra Peak on foot from Meppady with prior permission from the authorities. District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides and trekking equipment to tourists. A heart-shaped lake on the way to the peak is an important tourist attraction.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d722e9b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d722e9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0806061 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0806061\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d630c89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d630c89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Neelimala View Point<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cdc17b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cdc17b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Neelimala view point is a venue for trekking and camping. It offers lots of exciting trails. From here one can enjoy a beautiful view of the cascading Meenmutty falls and the gorgeous valley in its forefront.\u00a0<br \/>On way to the view point, one can smell the exotic aroma of coffee berries as there are coffee plantations on both sides.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c51f523 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c51f523\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d50648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5d50648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OIP-84.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-83\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OIP-84.jpeg 474w, https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/OIP-84-300x168.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a70ade e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a70ade\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99b71fc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"99b71fc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afbcba7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"afbcba7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Edakkal-Caves-Wayanad-768x514-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-84\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Edakkal-Caves-Wayanad-768x514-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hotelmintflower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Edakkal-Caves-Wayanad-768x514-1-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc07769 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc07769\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f3e6c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f3e6c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Edakkal caves<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab1b0c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab1b0c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located at Amabalavayal, just 25 km away from Kalpetta, Edakkal cave is known worldwide for its pre-historic rock etchings and carvings. Edakkal caves are considered to be one of the ancient hubs of human civilization and habitation. One can find ancient stone scripts, pictorial wall inscriptions of human and animal figures with unique headdresses, symbols and cave drawings of human figures, trees, bows, wheels, knives, etc. It is a historically important cave as the pictorial etchings inside the cave are believed to date to at least 5000 BC, from the Neolithic man, which shows the presence of a prehistoric civilization or settlement in Wayanad.<br \/>The cave has been attracting tourists, archaeologists and history buffs for a long time. Historians believe that the Edakkal caves had been inhabited during various times in the past.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8fd98d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d8fd98d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb72343 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb72343\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sultan Bathery Jain Temple:<\/strong>\nJain temple Wayanad is an important tourist spot. This is an excellent piece of Jain architecture and a well-known tourist attraction. This temple is dedicated to a Jain saint, Ananthanatha swami. The temple is believed to have been constructed in the 13th century. <br>\n\n<strong>Wayanad Heritage Museum<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\nThis Museum is also called Ambalavayal Heritage Museum and is situated 12 km south of Sulthan Bathery. On display at the museum are tribal relics and artefacts from Neotholic age to the 17th century. There are artifacts from tribal life such as decorated grave stones etc. <br>\n\n<strong>Chain Tree<\/strong>\nChain Tree is an attractive tourist spot. Chain tree Wayanad is a large Ficus tree which is native to Australia and Asia. The specialty about the large Ficus tree is that it is bound by a prominent chain.<br>\n\n<strong>Pazhassi Rajaa\u2019s Tomb<\/strong>\nPazhassi Rajaa\u2019s tomb is a memorial of the Pazhassi Raja who was seen as the lion of Kerala. The tomb is situated at Mananthavady.\n<br>\nUravu: Uravu is an NGO working in the area of indigenous sciences and technology for the upliftment of the marginalised tribes. They have a bamboo crafts design and production centre apart from a bamboo nursery.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wayanad Awaits Your Exploration Nestled amidst the Western Ghats in Kerala, Wayanad beckons with its enchanting landscapes and rich cultural heritage. 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