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The
natural scenic beauty of Wayanad and its rich natural resources
offer several opportunities for adventure tourism. The hills
rocks and valley which make the very unique character of Wayanad
provide a lot for catering to the ever increasing demand for
adventure tourist.
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Chembra
peak
Trekking to the Chembra peak is one of the risky tourist endeavours.
Chembra peak is the highest peak in Wayanad at 2100m. above
mean sea level. It is14 kms. west of Kalpetta. Trekking to
the top of this peak takes almost a day. Tourists can also
stay one or two days at the top of the peak in temporary camps.
District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides, sleeping
bags, canvass huts trekking implements on hire charges to
the tourists. The scenic beauty of Wayanad which is visible
from the top of Chembra is very challenging and thrilling.
The blue eyed water in the lake at the top of the hill never
dries up even in the peak of summer. All along the steep and
slippery way to the top of the hill, the whispering of the
flowing spring which sprouts from the top of the hill accompanies
the tourist. If he is fortunate enough, on his way he may
come across a passing wild beast, may be a leopard who may
instantly hide behind the bushes. Camping in the night with
camp fire and sleeping bags at the top of the peak in shivering
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Pakshipathalam
Pakshipathalam in Bramha Giri hills at Thirunelly is a challenging
tourist spot. It is 7 kms. north-east of Thirunelly temple
and is situated 1740m. above mean sea level. To reach 'Pakshipathalam',
17 kms. have to be covered through wild forest. The deep rock
caves formed among the thick blocks of rocks at the northern
top end of the Brahmagiri is the abode of various birds and
wild beasts. To go to 'Pakshipathalam' special permission
has to be obtained from forest department. DTPC (District
Tourism Promotion Council) arranges vehicle, guides, camping
apparatus etc. to the tourists on hire charges. |
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Meenmutty
Water Fall
12 kms. east of Meppadi. Water falls to a depth of more than
500m. in 3 steps.
Trekking
equipments are available at Tourist Information Centre, Kalpetta.
Rivers:
Kabani river, one of the three east flowing rivers of Kerala,
is an important tributary of the river Cauvery. Kabani and
its tributaries constitute a powerful river system in the
land scape of Wayanad. Panamaram rivulet takes its origin
from the perennial lake called, 'Pookode lake'. It flows swiftly
through mountain gorges and joined by other streams, tumbles
down into Panamaram valley. Six kilometres further from Panamaram,
this river joins with the Mananthavady rivulet, originating
from the lower regions of the peak 'Thondarmudi'. From this
confluence onwards, the river is known as Kabani, a mighty,
perennial river which after entering Karnadaka State, joins
with the river Cauvery. Almost entire Wayanad is drained by
the Kabani river and its tributaries, namely, Panamaram river,
Mananthavady river and Thirunelli river.
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