Wayanad district

• Wayanad District in the north-east of Kerala, India, was formed on November 1, 1980 as the 12th district by carving out areas from Kozhikode and Kannur districts.
• Kalpetta is the district headquarters as well as the only municipal town in the district.
•  The region was known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) in the earliest records. 
• Mayakshetra evolved into Mayanad and finally to Wayanad. 
• The Folk etymology of the word says it is a combination of Vayal (paddy field) and Naad (land), making it 'The Land of Paddy Fields'^.
• There are many indigenous tribals in this area. It is set high on the Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m

• It is the least populous district in Kerala.

 

Wayanad Tourism video

Wayanad Tourism video

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Places to see in Alappuzha

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Places to see in Alappuzha Beach

Alappuzha Beach is a beach in the Alappuzha district of Kerala, India.

The beach has a small park nearby. Alappuzha Lighthouse stands near the beach which is also an interesting spot for tourists. Remains of Alappuzha Sea Bridge, which is in ruins, are still there as a memory of the good old days when Alappuzha port was one of the most famous and important ports in Kerala. The Sea Bridge enabled the passage of goods came via ships.

This photo of Alappuzha Beach is courtesy of TripAdvisor The beach is one of the best beach locations for movies. Movies like Thashan, sura etc. were shot here partially.
Alappuzha is referred to as the Venice of the East by travellers from across the world. This Backwater Country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala.
The beach usually has a good visitor rush from all over India and most of the European countries.

Referred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to visitors.

Another delightful experience while in Alappuzha is a houseboat cruise. The ones you find in the backwaters of Alappuzha are in fact reworked version of kettuvallams of olden times. The original kettuvallams or rice barges used to carry tons of rice and spices. The kettuvallam or 'boat with knots' was so called because the entire boat was held together with coir knots only.

Of late, houseboats come with all creature comforts of a good hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cozy living rooms, a kitchen and even a balcony for angling. And one can always enjoy uninterrupted views of backwater life while staying in a houseboat.

 Getting there:

Nearest railway station: Alappuzha
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 85 km from Alappuzha town.



 

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Places to see in Vagamon

Vagamon Paragliding Festival

Vagamon Pine Forest

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How to reach Vagamon

How to reach Vagamon

By Air

Cochin internatonal airport is nearest airport.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Kottayam railway station.

By Road

There are several bus transportation is available to get into Vagamon. State and private bus facilities are frequently available.

Weather

In summer 22-25°c and in winter 10-18°c  and best visited throughout the year.

32 °C Humidity: 43% Wind : From West at 11 kph

Forecast for Next 3 days Friday                   mostlycloudy 32°C |24°C Saturday                   partlycloudy 34°C |24°C Sunday                   mostlycloudy 33°C |24°C

Best Time To Visit : JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT    

Vagamon Vagamon hill station is comprised of a beautiful series of hillocks, valleys and cascading waterfalls that make it the ideal getaway for tourists. Take a walk along the narrow, mist covered zigzag roads that wind up the hills and experience true bliss. For adventure seekers, there is an option of trekking, para gliding or rock climbing. The hill station has a chain of 3 beautiful hills called Thangal hill, Murugan hill and Kurismala that give an enchanting feel to this beautiful hill station. So visit Vagamon hill station to experience eternal bliss and peace of mind. The Vagamon hill station offers you a unique and different environ in comparison to other hill stations of Kerala. Besides, being abundant in natural beauty, the place also offers space for spiritual activities. The peaceful surroundings with cool and soft breeze blowing across the valley makes it a perfect place for meditation. If you are willing to experience the peace of mind then Vagamon provides you, the perfect conditions.

Vagamon Kurisumala   Kurisumala  is a Christian pilgrim centre and one of the main attractions at vagamon. The main day of attraction is on Good Friday. This is where hundreds of devotees from far and near converge during the holy week and after to climb the hill carrying wooden crosses.         Muruganmala   Murugan Mala, to the east of Kurisumala, is a hill that houses a rock-cut temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. Hundreds of devotees visit the place every year.           Thangal Para A journey of about five kilometers from Vagamon, down the Elappara route, will take you to the Thangal Para, place of religious significance to Muslims. There is a Durgah here which is the resting place of Husrath Sheikh Fariduddin Baba, a Sufi saint, who is believed to have reached Kerala from Afghanistan about 800 years ago. Ganjusakkar (a sweet dish) is  the main offering here and the festival, Uroos, is conducted during the month of April.      Kurisumala Ashram  Kurisumala Ashram, a monastery for Christian ascetics, who have belief in the Christianity along with the Indian spiritual beliefs, is worth visiting a place in Vagamon. Kurisumala Ashram is at the heart of the Sahya Mountains, which run parallel to India's south west coast. It is a place sanctified by the breeze which blows softly across the valleys and by the overwhelming beauty of the creation, and the mediative thoughts which arise from the depth of silence. Even today people move to the mountains in search of peace of mind and of God-experience. .