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Edakkal Cave
This location of breathtaking
beauty is three kilometres from Ambalavayal
which is 25 kilometres from Kalpetta. The
Edakkal cave in the Ambukuthy mountain, is
not a cave in the real sense.It is only'a
cleft about 96ft long and 22ft wide in the
rock'. It is a fissure made by a corner of
rock splitting off from the main body due
to some natural causes. The depth of both
the cleft and the fissure is 30 ft. What makes
it a cave to the ordinary observer is the
fact that in the other portion of the large
cleft, an enormous rock, weighing several
tonnes, has fallen forming a roof over a large
part of it. The rock
wall contains some interesting carvings, which
represent human and animal figures and objects
of human use and symbols. |
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These
carvings speak of a highly civilized people
of pre-historic age and inspires the archaeologists
and historians to rewrite the history of Wayanad
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Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary
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Muthanga, Which
is 16 kms east of Sulthan Bathery, is located
very near to the Karnataka border. Wild forests
covering an area of 345 sq.kms form the Muthanga
wild life sanctuary; the biggest abode of
wild animals in Malabar. Elephant, spotted
deer, bison, tiger, cheeta, wild bear, etc.
are found in this sanctuary. The forest Department
has facilities for providing elephant rides
to tourists, here. |
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Pookot
Lake
It is a natural fresh
water lake, brimmed with ever green mountains.
The weather here is salacious, the scenic
beauty, hypnotising and the nature, unspoiled.
Pookot lake tourist resort in Vythiri is the
most sought after tourist spot of Wayanad.
There is an aquarium and a green house here.
Boating facilities are also available. Spices
and handicraft items are also arranged for
sale at Pookot. The lake has an area of 8.5ha.
and the maximum water depth is 6.5mtrs. This
lake is three kms.south of Vythiri.
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Soochippara Waterfalls
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The waterfalls at
Soochippara near Meppadi is really a treasure
of nature, yet to be discovered. The stretches
of waterfalls ranging at places from 100 to
300 feet height is a treat to the eyes. The
pool below, provides for water rafting, swimming,
bathing,etc. The tree top huts at Soochippara
give an unique view of the valleys of the
Western Ghats and the glimmering shallow waters
of the surrounding springs. |
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Pakshipathalam
Pakshipathalam in the
Brahmagiri hills at Thirunelli, is a challenging
tourist spot for any adventure seeking tourist.
To reach Pakshipathalam seventeen kilometres
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,
are the abode of various birds and wild beasts.
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Special
permission has to be obtained from Forest
Department to go to Pakshipathalam. District
Tourism Promotion Council arranges vehicle,
guides, camping equipments, etc to the tourists
on hire.
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