Wayanad: the Nature’s Dome

A Valley at the way from Mysore to Wayanad

This is a trip to remember forever. Probably one of the most green and preserved natural beauty of India called itself Kerala. And the citrus of Kerala is Wayanad. Mother earth has unfolded her green picturesque flora and fauna when earth was born. Some parts are preserved by us, some are not. Thankfully Wayanad is still mostly green. Travelling here is like listening to the most romantic song with your loved one standing hand in hand. 

Walking in the rain

We spent 4 days and 3 nights in August ending on 2011 to god’s own country Wayanad. It’s so mesmerizing and revitalizing for me for certain reasons.

• It is a rainy season. The greenery is in complete elegance. Weather alludes an enchanting freshness
• Throughout the trip we enjoy the breeze and drizzle. Feels like the rain drops are humming love song in your ears. You might get a little drenched. Carrying an umbrella is recommended as the rain pours heavily at times.
• Fragrance of the wet soil crafts loveliest poetry
• The continuous rain drop sneaks reminisces of childhood, when we smelt the rain, get drenched with friends and burst out sneezing smilingly
• The nature shapes the behavior of the people live in the lap of greenery. The hospitality is warm and welcoming. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. People proved that every time.

Way from the Tea Garden

Reach Wayanad

We woke up in the early morning. Took bath and started driving down from Bangalore around 4.30 AM. It’s a smooth and free of hustle in the morning. Our first stop was Kamat at Mysore for breakfast around 8.30. From Mysore, the condition of road till Wayanad is not very pleasant. The view is maneuvering as you progress inside the jungle of Mudumalay. Luck has to call if you see a deer or a slightest scene of a tiger. People often see herd of elephants. We saw a number of monkeys. The rain was frequently increasing, so we drove little slower inside Wayanad. We reached Kalpetta at around 12 o’ clock.

See route for reaching Wayanad.

Enjoy

• Spa treatment is one of the attractions across Kerala. The herbal oil massages are truly rejuvenating. Dip in full body Sirodhara (a type of herbal oil massage) and forget about the external world. This ignites your soul and leaves a relaxation with absolute rebirth of spirit.
• Enjoy the tea in Wayanad. The tea harvesting is a scene to behold.
• Stay in a tree house or private cottages.
• Awaken the artist inside. Valleys reveal manifestation of scenic beauty that is lucrative for all nature photographers.

Places of interest
Banasura Sagar Dam: a huge dam with water fall proffers pictorial amalgamation of nature and rhythm. By rhythm I mean the constant flowing water that creates a surrounding sound you can listen much before you reach the actual dam.

Pookot Lake: The sovereign beauty of water fauna appeals the tourists. The water is clear and the foliage that surrounds it is a beautiful forest. You can boat and enjoy an evening snack with the setting sun.

Soochipara Falls: Walk walk and walk, finally you reach this water fall and cherish your eyes with vegetation and stream.

Edekkal Cave: The expectation was high. This is a small trek through tricky stones and hills. At the pick you could see the valley down wrapped by the cloud and fog.

There are more such sight scenes.  Get the details here.

Trek and Campaign

Trekking is favorable, but not during rains. Trek the Chembra peak and Kuruva Island. Campaigning is also possible with correct associations. Spend a half day trekking and a night tenting at least to enjoy the nature. Check these websites for more information:

Blueyonder

Wayanad.net

Chennai Trekkers

Precaution

• Be careful of leeches and mosquitoes
• Carry cleaning creams and shampoo as the weather is humid and moist most of the time of the year