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Spiritual Sojourn in Thirunelli
Known as the Kashi of the South, the Maha Vishnu Temple in Thirunelli, about 32 km from the Manathavadi town of Wayand, is known for rituals performed to propitiate the souls of ancestors. From time immemorial, thousands of pilgrims have been visiting Thirunelli annually to perform ‘bali’ on the banks of the sacred stream Papanashini, and to pay obeisance to the departed souls of their ancestors...
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Wayanad Attractions
Banasura Sagar: India’s Largest Earthen Dam
The Banasura Sagar Dam, located 21 km from Kalpetta, is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia. It is created by impounding the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabini River. Construction was started in 1979, with the main objective being to support the Kakkayam Hydro-Electric Project, as well as to meet the irrigation and drinking water requirements of the people of the...
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Adventure Tourism, Wayanad Attractions
The Chain Tree of Lakkidi, Wayanad
The legendary Chain Tree of Lakkidi is a large ficus tree standing by the wayside at this beautiful tourist spot in Wayanad around 15kms from Kalpetta. The tree, which stands at the end of the ghat section of the road that leads to Wayanad from Calicut, is bound by a chain and has an interesting story behind it. Local lore has it that a tribal youth named Karinthandan was instrumental in guiding...
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Nature Tourism, Wayanad Attractions
Wildlife in Wayanad
For wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, Wayanad's wildlife sanctuaries are some of the must see destinations and best tourist places in Wayanad. Established in the year 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 344 sq km and is divided into two parts. One is Tholpetty near Mananthavady, which is contiguous with the Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary of Karnataka. The other is Muthanga...
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Exploring Wildlife
Socially Responsible Tourism
Over the past few decades, the exponential rise in tourism world over has led to the tourism industry consolidating itself as one of the major contributors to a nation’s revenue. Traveling to other regions and countries, absorbing alien cultures firsthand and interacting with the local people is a desire harbored by most people. Tourism propels an influx of foreign currency which makes it a...
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Responsible Tourism
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