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At 2100 metres, the spectacular Chembra Peak located towards the southern part of Wayanad is the tallest summit in the region. Climbing this peak is a challenging mountaineering endeavour and would take a full day.
The surrounding areas offer exceptional photo opportunities. Camping on the peak is a unforgettable experience.
Distance:
Kalpetta:17kms. Sultan Bathery:42kms
Neelimala is an excellent venue for trekking with lots of stimulating trails. The summit of this hill affords a great view of the cascading Meenmutty falls and the beautiful valley in it’s foreground.
Distance:
Kalpetta:27kms.Sultan Bathery:26kms.
A 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.
Distance
Kalpetta:29kms. Sultan Bathery:28kms |
Chethalayam is one of Wayanad’s smaller waterfalls. It’s surroundings offer a number of vantage points for bird-watching.
It is also popular with trekking enthusiasts
Distance:
Kalpetta:37kms.
Sulthan Bathery:12kms.
Mananthavadi : 54 kms.
Located deep within the forest in the Brahmagiri hills at an altitude of more than 1700 mtrs, Pakshipathalam is a formation of large boulders, some as tall as two storey buildings.
The deep caves found here are home to a wide variety of birds, animals and distinctive species of plants.
The journey involves an arduous 7 km. trek through thick forest commencing at Thirunelli. (Special permission required from DFO- North Wayanad at Mananthavady).
Distance:
Kalpetta:71 kms.
Sulthan Bathery : 78 kms.
Mananthavadi:36 kms.
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Considered to be the largest earth dam in India, the Banasura project precincts are an ideal starting point for treks to the Banasura Peak. An interesting feature is a set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas.
Distance:
Kalpetta:24 kms.
Manathavadi: 34 km
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