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Tourist Places near Wayanad
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Wayanad is one of the 14 districts in the Kerala state and was created in November 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 area is also called as Mayakshetra in the initial records. Mayakshetra developed into Mayanad and finally to Wayanad. It is said that a combination of Vayal and Naad, making it 'The Land of Paddy Fields'. There is lot of native tribals in this area. It is set high on the majestic Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m. It is the lowest populated district in Kerala.
Wayanad History
As per archaeological proof the Wayanad forests have been occupied for more than 3000 years. Wayanad has a commanding history. Historians are of the view that organized human life existed in these areas, at least 10 centuries before Christ. Numerous evidences about New Stone Age civilisation can be obtained on the hills of Wayanad. 2 caves of Ampukuthimala situated between Sulthan Bathery and Ambalavayal, with pictures on their walls and pictorial writings, tells volumes of the bygone era and civilisation. Known history of this district is obtainable from the 18th century. The British opened up the plateau for cultivation of tea and other crops. Roads were built across the dangerous slopes of Wayanad, from Kozhikode and Thalassery. These roads were stretched to cities of Mysore and Ooty through Gudalur. The virgin forest lands proved a veritable goldmine with unbelievable yields of cash crops. When the state of Kerala came into creation in November 1956, Wayanad was part of Kannur district. Later on South Wayanad was added to Kozhikode district. Wayanad for development, north Wayanad and South Wayanad were carved out and combined together to form the present district of Wayanad.
Wayanad Climate
The distance from the mean sea level and the amount of forest cover creates a enjoyable climate in the area. Usually the year can be split into four seasons, cold weather, hot weather, Southwest monsoon, and Northeast monsoon. During the summer, the temperature goes up to a maximum of 35 C and during the winter, weather the temperature goes down to 07 C. The greater temperature changes in recent years are in the range of 18 C to 28 C. The average rainfall is 2,500 millimeters annually.
Wayanad Tourism
Tourist places in Wayanad Chembra Peak Edakkal Cave Kuruva Island Lakkidi Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary Pakshipathalam Pazhassi Raja Tomb Pookot Lake Sentinel Rock Waterfalls Kanthanpara Waterfalls Soochippara Waterfalls Banasura sagar Dam
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List Of Banks Operating in Wayanad District
Canara Bank - 13 branches
State Bank Of Travancore - 7 branches
State Bank Of India - 5 branches
South Indian Bank - 5 branches
Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd - 3 branches
The Federal Bank Ltd - 3 branches
Syndicate Bank - 3 branches
Punjab National Bank - 3 branches
Central Bank Of India - 3 branches
Hdfc Bank Ltd - 2 branches
Indian Overseas Bank - 2 branches
Icici Bank Ltd - 2 branches
Vijaya Bank - 2 branches
Pin Codes in Wayanad District
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ATMs in Wayanad
Canara ATM
oppo Bus Stand, Kalpetta - Mananthavadi Road, Panamaram, Kerala, India
Bank ATM
Pulpally, Karnataka, India
Hospitals in Wayanad
St.Anne's Hospital
Nadavayal, Panamaram - Nadavayal - Beenachi Road, Kerala, India
Al Shifa Hospital
Kalpetta - Mananthavadi Road, Panamaram, Kerala, India
Primary Health Centre
Panamaram, Kerala, India
MOSC Eye Hospital
Kerala, India
Eye Hospital
Kerala, India
Minsha Hospital
Kambalakkad, Kerala, India
Swamy Vivekananda Medical Mission Hospital
Muttil, Kerala, India
Government Hospital
Pulpally Mullenkolly, Pulpally, Kerala, India
S V M Hospital
Pulpally, Kerala, India
04936 243 965
Petrol Bunks in Wayanad
Petrol Pump
Kalpetta - Mananthavadi Road, Kerala, India
Petrol Pump
Kambalakkad, Kerala, India
Petrol Pump
NH212, Meenangadi, Kerala, India
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Near Cities
Kalpetta
12 KM near
Gudalur
50 KM near
Mavoor
60 KM near
Quilandy
61 KM near
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Near By Air Ports
Calicut Airport
74 KM near
Mysore Airport
97 KM near
Peelamedu Airport
142 KM near
Kochi Airport
197 KM near
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Near By Districts
Wayanad
0 KM near
Kozhikode
67 KM near
The Nilgiris
72 KM near
Malappuram
83 KM near
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Near By RailWay Station
Nilambur Road Rail Way Station
57 KM near
Quilandi Rail Way Station
61 KM near
Chemancheri Rail Way Station
61 KM near
Vellarakkad Rail Way Station
63 KM near
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