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CHEENGERI HILLS

ONE OF THE BEST TREKKING PLACE IN WAYANAD.

8 KM FROM BATHERY

20 KM FROM KALPETTA

40 KM FROM MANANTHAVADI

NEAREST AIRPORT:  CALICUT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

ARANAMALA
The hills rise steeply, gazing into the sky. Thick forests and meadows creep on to them. In between  are little streams crystal clear water. The fog appears intermitently. All these make Aranamala, a land of magic sights and eminent view gives a nostalgia feel. Aranamala giving a pleasent and amazing view of Wayanad. 8 Kilometer from Meppadi 20 KM from kalpetta.

TOP DESTINATIONS IN WAYANAD AND INFORMATIONS

Koottamundu Glass Temple, Wayanad 

An important pilgrimage for Jains, Koottamunu Glass Temple was created to honor the famous Jain saint Parshawanatha Swami. Situated 20 km from Kalpetta on the hill side Vellarimala, devotees come here to pay their respect and meditate. The interior of the temple is quite tantalizing decorated with mirrors reflecting the image of the idols inside the main temple. A perfect getaway from all the usual sightseeing in Wayanad, this temple is located in the hills of Vellarimala. The Glass temple truly showcase its name since it is filled with thousands of Glass mirrors, and is perfect for an awe-inspiring experience. It is a photographer delight since the temple is beautiful and unique in its own sense, nestled in the green hills it is a delight for nature lover as well. There is no entry fee to enter into the premises, to give you a delightful experience. Located 20 km away from the Kalpetta, you can reach here via local taxi or cabs. The best time to visit here is from October to May.

THAMARASSERY CHURAM

Wayanad Ghat pass also known as Thamarassery Churam is along the National Highway NH766 connecting Kozhikode with Wayanad. Wayanad Ghat road is the most beautiful in South India stretching 14 Kms and having 9 hairpin bends with each turn taking one to a higher altitude offering a better view of the picturesque plains below.

According to history, Foreign rulers were attracted by the beauty of Wayanad especially the spices and they tried to make many passes to reach Wayanad. Finally, a head of tribal community showed them this route. But in order to take the credit of having found the route, they killed the tribal head. And it is the belief that his spirit used to haunt the travellers by throwing away the vehicles into the valley. Finally he was chained to a tree to solve the problem.

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While at Wayanad, make your stay comfortable at Silverwoods Resort.

Wayanad Silverwoods Resort is one of the best luxury resorts in Wayanad offering exquisite experience in tune with the nature. It is one of the sought after destinations that harbor some of the most spectacular landscape in the world where visitors can experience a unique blend of landscape, wildlife sanctuaries, waterfalls, dams, coffee plantations, varied flora and fauna etc.

Wayanad Silverwoods Resort is spread in an area of 16 acres  and provides a breathtaking view of the Banasura sagar with the mighty banasura mountains as the back drop.

Kurumbalakkotta

Would you like to go for a trek to an exciting new destination? Wayanad has many strikingly scenic lofty ridges, which are often interspersed with dense forests and deep valleys. Clothed in greenery, various mountain ranges like Vellari, Makkiyadu, Narinirangi, Brahmagiri, Manikunnu, Ambukuthi, Chembra, Banasura, Kurichyar etc. offer a picturesque view of this pristine land. Making a choice from all these would be a difficult task. How nice it would be to see all these mountain ranges from a single destination! Interested? Then pack your bag and head for Kurumbalakkotta in Wayanad.

Kurumbalakkotta is a small hamlet in Kalpetta in Wayanad District of Kerala. It has been said that it was the Fort of a Kurumbapaalakan (meaning a king) because it offered a strategic geographical point to keep vigil against the enemies. However, there are no remnants of the fort to be seen. There are also some songs, which describe the relationship of this fort to the reign of the Veda dynasty.

You can start your trek from Malankara. If you are looking for clear cut paths to the peak, then you are mistaken. Kurumbalakkotta does not have pathways leading to it because it has not yet found a place in the usual trekking manual. You can move on cutting through the long grown theruva grass and yes, watch out for those thorns.

As you reach the top of the peak you can see several other towering peaks at a distance. Kurumbalakkotta reigns in the middle of Wayanad. The vista resembles the solar system; Kurumbalakkotta being the Sun. From here, you can take in the majesty of the sub-tropical savannahs, picturesque hills, sprawling spice plantations and luxuriant forests. Its surrounding mountains are equally imposing, creating magnificent panoramas from any point.

From Kurumbalakkotta, one can see the Panamaram River, flowing like a silver cincture worn around a maiden's waist. The paddy fields and palm groves shrouded in misty air offer a brilliant view. On your way down, one may also visit the Kurumbalakkotta Bhagavathy temple. The temple boasts of a legacy of more than three centuries. This trekking spot is not exclusively reserved for the adventurous spirit. It is ideal for anyone who would love to do a not so tedious trek. 

Kurumbalakotta is a hill 20Km west of Kalpetta in Wayanad district, Kerala. It is a monolith hillock in Kerala. It rises to 991m above sea level. It is situated in the centre of Wayanad.