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About 12 km from Sultan Bathery Pulpalli Main Road, near Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular tourist spot known as Chethalayam Waterfalls. Chethalayam is one of Wayanad's smaller waterfalls. It's surroundings offer a number of vantage points for bird-watching. It is also popular with trekking enthusiasts. One has to trek for about 4 km across hills to reach the scenic picnic spot. ere you can see elephants, spotted deer, guar, sambhar and sloth bear.For a glimpse of this lovely waterfall, one has to trek a distance of around 4 kms from Chethalayam.



Location info:

Address:Sultan Bathery, Wayanad District, Kerala, India.
District: Wayanad District.

Nearest City:Kalpetta, Meppadi, Mananthavady, Muttil, Meenangadi, Sultan Battery, Vythiri.

Best time to visit:November to March.

Climate/Weather:

Tropical climate. The Temparture will be Max: 32.6 °C z and Min: 21.4°C

History:

 

Interesting things to do:

This is the ideal place for trekking. we can go around the hills and stay overnight camping.

Interesting things to Visit:

Kanthapara Falls

About 25 km north-east of Kalpetta is Padinjarathara Dam. This dam is 2nd largest in Asia and is attractive with serene environment engulfing it. Padinjarathara is surrounded by mist capped mountains and wildlife sanctuary. Picturesque ambience, beautiful location and divine.

Sentinel rocks falls

Locally known as Soochipara, this is a very popular leisure destination. While younger visitors love to romp in the pool formed at the foot of the fall, the more restrained can have equally good fun just taking in the scenery.

Meenmutty falls:

It is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 metres. Meenmutty Falls, the largest and most spectacular waterfall in the Wayanad District, is a 2 km hike though the jungle from the main Ooty Road. It is Kerala's second largest waterfall and the one most unspoiled in its natural setting. Each of its three tiers requires a separate hike through a moist, deciduous forest.

Waynad Wildlife Sanctuary:

The Waynad Wildlife Sanctuary in the southern Indian state of Kerala is a must for tourists looking forward to experience a bit of wilderness during their travel in Kerala. A part of the Waynad Plateau, this wildlife park in Kerala is famous for its tigers and leopards along with the other wildlife that one can find during holidays in Waynad. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary comprises two districts of Kerala i.e. in the north; it is a part of the Cannanore district while its southern part is located in the Calicut district.lephants here are mainly found only during the dry seasons as they migrate to other places during the heavy monsoons. The Wayanad wildlife sanctuary, with its fogy beautiful hills.

Mobile range info:

How to reach?

Nearest Railway Station:

Cochin Ernakulam Railway station, Vellarakkad Railway station Kozhikode, Kozhikode railway station

Nearest Airport:

Nearest airport is Karipur international airport at Kozhikode, which is about 100 km away from Wayanad city. Karipur is connected to many cities in India
including Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Airline services are available from Karipur to many gulf countries, like Oman, Quatar, Kuwait and Saudi.

Road Transport:

KSRTC buses connect Wayanad with all nearby cities. Public t buses connect Wayanad with Trivandrum, Mangalore and Kochi. Deluxe bus services are
available from Bangalore, Chennai and Trivandrum up to Kozhikode.

Nearest Visiting places:

Edakkal Caves:

Places to visit near luxury hotel on the gateway of wayanad, Calicut.The interesting trek up the Ambukuthi Hill near Ambalavayal town takes you to the
fascinating neolithic cave site of Edakkal. Etchings found on the walls of these caves have drawn the serious attention of archaeologists and historians
worldwide.The earliest thought to date back over 5000 years, it is assumed that the Edakkal caves had been inhabited at various stages in history.Edakkal
Caves 1000mts above sea level, this ancient natural cave exhibits ancient carvings, paintings and inscriptions dating back to the stone ages.

Pookode Lake:

Major Touristic places near Luxury Hotel on the Gateway of Wayanad, Calicut, Kerala - Hotel Wynad RegencySet in a beautiful valley and surrounded by evergreen forests and wooded hills, Pookote is one of Wayanad’s top visitor draws. This natural lake near Lakkidi is just a short distance off the National Highway 212. It has been developed as a recreational centre having boating facilities, children’s park, shop for souvenirs and spices, and a fresh water aquarium. Replete with a café and restaurant, this is a good setting for day outings with family.

Thirunelli Temple:

Major Touristic places near Luxury Hotel on the Gateway of Wayanad, Calicut, Kerala - Hotel Wynad RegencyThe temple is on the banks of the beautiful Papanasi River. It is believed that people can wash out their sins by immersing themselves here in the water.

Pakshipathalam:

Major Touristic places near Luxury Hotel on the Gateway of Wayanad, Calicut, Kerala - Hotel Wynad Regency Located deep within the forest in the Brahmagiri hills at an altitude of more than 1700 mtrs, Pakshipathalam is a formation of large boulders, some as tall as two storey buildings.he deep caves found here are home to a wide variety of birds, animals and distinctive species of plants.

Kuruva Islands:

Major Touristic places near Luxury Hotel on the Gateway of Wayanad, Calicut, Kerala - Hotel Wynad RegencyKuruvadweep is a unique and fragile 950 acre protected river delta system on the Kabini River.The island is uninhabited. Rare species of birds, orchids and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom.The nearest town is Mananthavady and only 17 km.

Phantom Rock:

Major Touristic places near Luxury Hotel on the Gateway of Wayanad, Calicut, Kerala - Hotel Wynad RegencyLocated close to Ambalavayal town, Phantom Rock, named so because of it’s skull head shape, is locally called Cheengeri Mala. The immediate surroundings offer excellent photo
opportunities.

Chembra Peak:

Major Touristic places near Luxury Hotel on the Gateway of Wayanad, Calicut, Kerala - Hotel Wynad RegencyThe highest peak in Wayanad at 2100mts above sea level, this spot provides a breathtaking view of the entire valley and also has a path for trekking
enthusiasts.

Chain Tree:

Major Touristic places near Luxury Hotel on the Gateway of Wayanad, Calicut, Kerala - Hotel Wynad RegencyEven today, a chain still hangs from a Banyan tree to mark the spot where a British Colonialist murdered an Adivasi tribesman.

Nearest Petrol Pump:

Petro pump
Kalpett Mananthavadi Road
Wayanad, Kerala, India.

Petrol Pump
SH 34, Kozhikode, Kerala.

Thamarashery Petrol Pump
NH212, Thamarrassary
Kozhikode, Kerala.

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

Issac's regency Hotel
The Resort,
Tel: 91 4936 220510, + 91 4936 220583.

Raincountry Resorts
Lakkidi, kerala
Ph.no:9447004369 / 9447245288 / 09287576617.

Dwaraka Tourist Home
Sulthan Bathery,kerala
Ph.no:+91-4936-220358.

Pepper Green Resorts (Wayanad Resort)
Near Kuruva Island
Palvelicham, Kartikulam Mananthavady
Wayanad, Kerala,
Ph.No: +91 4935 251110.

Things to carry:

Some warm clothes, and some spicy foods to eat, camera etc.

Tips & Suggestions:

Help Line/Phone Number:

Police Station:

Police Station:
Vellimadukunnu police station
NH 212,Vellimadukunnu, Calicut, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.

Chevayur Police Station
A. R. Camp Road, Vellimadukunnu,
Calicut, Kozhikode, Kerala 673012.

Nearest Hospital:

Homoeo Hospital
Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala State.

Assumption Hospital
Sultan Bathery, Wayanad, Kerala.

Vinayaka Hospital
Sultan Bathery, Wayanad,
Kerala
Tel: 04936 220102.

Society/Community Phone Number:

Link:

http://keralatourist-place.blogspot.com/2009/08/chethalayam-waterfalls.html
http://keralatourismblogs.blogspot.com/2009/07/waterfalls-in-kerala.html
http://deepugeorge.blogspot.com/2007/03/chethalayam-waterfalls-sulthan-bathery.html
http://way2greenhills.blogspot.com/2008/10/wayanad.html
http://wayanadtourist.blogspot.com/2008/04/wayanad.html
http://travel-indiatourism.blogspot.com/2008/10/waterfalls-in-kerala.html

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Edakkal Cave
Edakkal Caves is located at Ambukuthi Hill in between Sulthan Batheri and Ambalavayal, Wayanad district, Kerala. The name “Edakkal” literally means “a stone in between”, and this describes how the cave is formed by a heavy boulder straddling a fissure in the rock. Inside the cave is on two levels, the lower chamber measures about 18 feetlong by 12 feet wide and 10 feet high and can be entered through an opening of 5 x 4 feet.A travel tour to Kerala, showcases a vast variety of architectural and natural marvels at the disposal of a seeking out traveler who needs to be informed about attractions like the Edakkal cave treasure.....more
Wayanad City
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Banasura Sagar Dam
The Banasura Sagar Dam is located 21 km from Kalpetta, Waynad district which impounds the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabini River, is part of the Indian Banasurasagar Project consisting of a dam and a canal project started in 1979.This is the largest earth dam in India. The topography here is such that many islands will be formed in the upstream of the dam when the dam is full. These islands with the background of the Banasura hill will provide a hypnotizing sight to tourists.....more
Pakshipathalam Hill Station
Pakshipathalam Hill Station is located around 7 kms to the north eastern portion of Thirunelli and about 66 km from Kalpetta, Wayanad district, north Kerala on a Altitude of 1740m above sea level.A trekkers' paradise, this place is accessibe only by trekking. This hill station offers great opportunities for bird watching. One has to trek 17 kms through the wild forests, to reach 'Pakshipathalam'. A cave which rishis (saints) are believed to have used for meditation in ancient times, has become a major attraction for tourists.One can watch rare species of birds from the watchtower of the Bird sanctuary located nearby.....more
Vythiri Hill Station
Vythiri Hill Station is located in vythiri, sylvan Northern High Ranges of Kerala in Wayanad District. Since Vythiri is located at the high ranges, at an altitude of 4000 feet above sea level, the climate here is pleasantly cool throughout the year. Spread over an area of 150 sq. km.Vythiri Hill Station in Kerala Imagine walking around soft undulating hills, surrounded by lush green plantations in a weather that is wet, cool and a perfect complement to the pristine ambience all around. Tree Houses of Vythiri are the major tourist attraction that gives a unique and adventurous experience to its holidaymakers......more
Wayanad Hill Station
Located at an altitude of 700-2100 m above the sea level, Wayanad is a leading Tourist destination of Kerala, South India. Known for its luxurious plantations of rubber, coffee, tea, cardamom, and pepper that stretch over the hills of Wayanad as long as eye can see, Wayanad is one of the most rejuvenating places in South India. The hill ranges of Vythiri taluk (taluk is a sub division of a district), through which the road from Kozhikhode ascends the Wayanad plateau over the astonishing bends and ridges, are the highest locations of the district.....more
Kuruvadweep Island
Kuruva Dweep Island is situated on the tributaries of the river kabani and is a fabulous picnic spot. Its serene silence and wide expanse of the evergreen forest leaves you astonishing. This island is isolated but an array of uncommon species of birds, herbs and orchids are the monarchs of Kuruva Island. Kuruva Island is 17 kms to the east of Mananthavady.Kuruva Island is a vast island of 950 acres abundantly rich with green forest. It is very far from the turbulence of city life making it an exotic place for visitors to relax and enjoy the beauty of the nature.....more
Pookkode Lake
Pookode Lake is sitauted about 3 km south of Vythiri, Wayanda District, Kerala, India.Pookode Lake is a scenic lake, The article refers to the Skeleton Lake in India.Pookode Lake - pookode Lake It is a natural fresh water lake, brimmed with ever green mountains. The lake is surrounded by forests, and boating is allowed. Recent commercial modernisations have removed some of its wilderness charms.The perennial fresh water lake, nestled among wooded hills, is a only one of its kind in Kerala.....more
Ambalavayal Museum
Ambalavayal Heritage Museum is situated in Ambalavayal, Near Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad district, Kerala.The Ambalavayal Heritage Museum, the archaeological museum in Wayanad,- has one of Kerala's largest collections of the remnants of an era dating back to the 2nd century A.D. Ambalavayal museum is a hot bed for historians, archeologists and common travelers alike. It exhibits the remnants of all the traces of a long lost civilization that flourished in the mountains of Wayanad. The museum is a veritable treasure trove of clay sculptures, ancient hunting artifacts, and other varied sculptures. They are a testimony to the fact that ancient human civilization existed here in an organized form.....more
Thirunelli Temple
Thirunelli Temple is located 30 kms north west of Mananthavadi in the Wayanad district, Thirunelli Temple is known as the "Kashi of South". Tucked away in the Brahmagiri Hills, Thirunelli Temple is encircled by the gurgling River Papanasini.Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is an architectural marvel with 30 granite pieces supporting the shrine and the floor paved with huge square granite blocks.The 'Koothambalam' here is one of the best in the State and rare paintings adorn the temple walls.....more
Kanthanpara Waterfall
Kanthanpara Waterfalls is situated 12 km southeast of Kalpetta and 8 km east of Meppadi in Wayanad. The waterfall is surrounded on both sides by beautiful tea gardens. This magnificent 99 ft cataract is an ideal spot for a day-long picnic. The lesser known Kanthanpara Waterfall is only five minutes drive from Glenora Homestay in Wayanad. It's much more peaceful and less frequented than nearby Sentinel Rock Falls. The scintillating beauty of Wayanad with its undulating hills decked in green, unmolested by the menace of mass tourism and brimming with a wide range of flora and fauna is truly appealing to any lover of Nature.....more
Meenmutty Waterfall
Meenmutty Waterfalls is situated in Wayanad District and is 12 km east of Meppadi. It is a spectacular fall cascading in three tiers, down a height of about more than 300 m. A trekker's paradise, it has the distinction of being the second largest waterfall in Kerala.It is well connected by road with Kalpetta.On the way to the waterfalls, one could come across ample bird life, and many species of butterflies.Cascading over three stages and falling from a height of over 300 meters, Meenmutty is the tallest waterfall in Wayanad.....more
Sentinal Rock WaterFall
Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, a popular picnic spot, is located at Vellarimala village, near Chooralmala, in Wayanad District of Kerala. It cascades down from a height of 20 meters. The sentinel rock, 200 meters high, is ideal for rock climbing.Kalpetta is 22 km south.Sentinel Falls is a long series of cascades descending into Yosemite Valley alongside Sentinel Rock. It is a tiered waterfall consisting of 6 major drops totaling 1,920 feet (590 m), the longest single drop being 500 feet (150 m).It ranks on many lists as the twelfth highest waterfall in the world, although in truth it is roughly the 60th tallest, as most weaker waterfalls don't make it into such lists. Despite its immense height it has a relatively low drainage and is usually dry by July.....more
Soochipara Waterfall

The Soochippara waterfalls are situated near Meppadi and are real treasures of nature. The waterfall ranged from 100 to 300 feet in height and is a luxury to the eyes. This is a prominent place for leisurely destination. And this place is a blessed place as its divinity is obvious in the beauty of the nature.This falls is around 22 km from Kalpetta.The real treasure of nature Soochipara Falls is located near Mappadi with the water falling from a height of 100 to 300 ft amidst greenery. The advantage is the added flavor to the beauty of this place.This falls gives good pleasur eand wonderful opportunity for bathing, water rafting and swimming.there is no current at all so it is safe to swim.....more

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
The Waynad Wildlife Sanctuary in the southern Indian state, that is in Tholpetty, Waynad district of Kerala. A part of the Waynad Plateau, this wildlife park in Kerala is famous for its tigers and leopards along with the other wildlife that one can find during holidays in Waynad. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary comprises two districts of Kerala i.e. in the north; it is a part of the Cannanore district while its southern part is located in the Calicut district. The park extends from the latitude 11°15' in the North to the longitude 76°30' in the East.....more