Wayanad
Nestled among the mountains of the western ghats, lies Wayanad, one of the loveliest
hill stations of Kerala. This green paradise, located at a distance of about
76 kms. From the seashores of Kozhikode , lies at a height of 700 to 2100m.above
sea level, on the northeastern part of the state. The name Wayanad, is believed
to have been derived from the word, Vayalnadu, meaning the land of paddy fields.
The present of Wayanad was carved out , from the parts of Kozhikode and Kannur
districts and came into being on 1st November 1980 as the 12th district of Kerala.
This backward district is, perhaps one of the biggest foreign exchange earners
of the state, thanks to its cash crops of pepper, cardamom, coffee, tea, spices
and other condiments.
Most of the reserve forests in the state are in this district. The loamy soil
generally show wide variation in depth and texture with a very high content
of organic matter A large percentage of the population in this region are tribals.
The native Adivasis mainly consist of various sects like Paniyas, Kurumas, Adiyars,
Kurichyas, Ooralis, Kattunaikkans, etc.
Places of Interest in
& Around Wayanad
Kerala Must See › Alappuzha
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› Kannur › Kasaragod
› Kollam › Kottayam
› Kovalam › Kozhikode
› Malappuram › Palakkad
› Pathanamthitta › Periyar
› Thiruvananthapuram ›
Thrissur › Wayanad
