Area:
2132 km2
Altitude: 700 to 2100 Mts above
sea level
STD Code: 04936
Best time to
visit: September to May
Located in the north eastern section of the state of
Kerala, the beautiful district of Wayanad is one of the most
popular hill stations of India. Surrounded by lush green, sloping
plains of spice plantation, a trip to Wayanad is a must include if
you are planning a tour to Kerala.
Wayanad is located on the summit of the Deccan Plateau on
its southern side with the Western Ghats running through it.
Blessed by nature with lush, tropical forests, undulating slopes
through which a number of smooth flowing rivers run across and a
climate that promises to charm, the serene hill station of Wayanad
remains even today uncorrupted by modernity and thus, is generally
regarded to be one of the most popular tourist destinations of
Kerala. A definite must-visit while on a holiday in
Kerala.
How to Reach Wayanad
By Air
The airport nearest to the Wayanad is at Kozhikode airport
at Karippur which is well connected to the hill station by a
number of transportation options.
By Rail
The nearest railway station to the pristine hill station of
Wayanad is located at Kozhikode, which is situated at a distance
of around 67 kms away from Wayanad
By Road
A
number of excellently maintained roads connect Wayanad with its
neighboring cities. These include the Kozhikode- Mysore National
Highway No. 212, which passes through the middle of the district.
However it is best to avoid these roads at night as they run
through a region which is famous for its elephants!
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stations by clicking links below
