VYTHIRI

Vythiri is a picturesque place located in the sylvan Northern High Ranges of Kerala in Wayanad District situated at a height of 2600 ft. above sea levelat 60 kms from Calicut.  Vythiri area is visited by guests for the unique rainforest experience that it offers.

Tucked away in the northern mountains of Kerala, India, is the beautiful village of Vythiri. It is a sleepy little place with no outward signs of a tourist destination. Vythiri is famous for coffee, cardamom, pepper and tea plantations. The wisp of mountain air brings along with it the unmistakable fragrance of spices. The silence is almost spooky. Away from the maddening pace of life in cities, the only sound that would break the silence is that of birds chirping merrily.

The nearest airport is Kozhikode, which is approximately 75 kms away. The other, more better option is to drive down from Bangalore. The distance is 300 kms and it would take approximately 6 hours. En route, you would pass by Mysore, the city of palaces.

The best time to visit is October – May. But if you love the rains, you can also visit Vythiri during monsoon, which is June – September.
 

How to Reach Vythiri ?

Nearest railway station: Kozhikode (Calicut) about 60 km.
Nearest airport: Karipur International Airport about 23 km from Kozhikode

Distances from Vythiri

Bangalore: 282 Kms
Kozhikode (Calicut): 60 Kms
Kalpetta: 15 kms
Karapura - 100 kms
Madikeri - 200 kms
Ooty: 140 kms
Mysore: 140 kms
Bandipur - 110 kms
Mudumalai - 110 kms
 

Places around Vythiri

Lakkidi - Lakkidi is the gateway of Wayanad district of Kerala state, south India. It gets the second highest degree of rainfall in the world. Lakkidi is one of the highest locations in Wayanad. It is situated 700 m above mean sea level, atop Thamarassery ghat pass.

Pookot lake-3 km south of Vythiri. The perennial fresh water lake, nestled among wooded hills, is a only one of its kind in Kerala. Set in a beautiful valley and surrounded by evergreen forests and wooded hills. This natural lake near Lakkidi is just a short distance off the NH-212. It has been developed as a recreational centre having boating facilities, children's park, fresh water aquarium etc.

Banasura Sagar - This is the largest earthern dam in India. Situated 25kms from Vythiri, this dam offers a picturesque view due to submerged hillocks upstream when the dam is full. The drive to the dam from Vythiri is equally picturesque.
 
Edakkal Caves - The pre-historic Edakkal Caves are two natural caves located 1000 metres above sea level on Ambukutty Mala 25 km from Kalpetta.The carvings are of human and animal figures, tools used by humans and of symbols yet to be deciphered.

Chain Tree-This large Ficus tree, bound by a prominent chain is an interesting excursion, approximately 15 kms. from Kalpetta. It is said that a British Engineer, with the aid of a tribal guide named Karinthandan, found the difficult mountain terrain into Wayanad. Eager to take the credit for the discovery, the Engineer conveniently killed his guide, whose soul, according to the legend, constantly haunted subsequent travelers. It is believed that a priest chained the troublesome spirit onto this tree and hence name the Chain tree.

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