Map of Wayanad

Accessing Wayanad

Telephone access code: +91-4936
Air:
Nearest airport: Kozhikode
Rail:
Nearest railway station: Kozhikode
Major towns in the district and distance from the nearest railway station:
Kalpetta: 72 km from Kozhikode Mananthavady: 80 km from Thalasseri 106 km from Kozhikode Sulthan Bathery: 97 km from Kozhikode Vythiri: 60 km from Kozhikode.
Road:
Well connected by roads from Kozhikode, Kannur, Ooty (175 km from Kalpetta) and Mysore (140 km from Kalpetta).
Tourist information offices:
Tourist Information Centre, Dept. of Tourism, Civil Staion, Wayanad Ph: 204441 District Tourism Promotion Council, Kalpetta Telefax: 202134 Pookot Ph: 255207

Wayanad

Wayanad is one of the districts in Kerala that has been able to retain its pristine nature. Hidden away in the hills of this land are some of the oldest tribes, as yet untouched by civilisation. Wayanad is known for its picturesque mist-clad hill stations, sprawling spice plantations, luxuriant forests and rich cultural traditions. The leading tourist centres of South India like Ooty, Mysore, Coorg, Kozhikode and Kannur are around this region.
Area: 2132 sq. km.
Population: 786,627 (2001 census)
Altitude: 700 - 2100 m above sea level