History

Located in Indian State Kerala Kalpetta is the town and also a municipality in the district of Wayanad. Kalpetta is a little town which is encircled by solidcoffee plantations plus mountains; it is the control center of the district of Wayanad. The city kalpetta is lies on Kozhikode to Mysore National Highway which is NH 212 at an elevation of concerning 780 m exceeding from the sea level. The city is located 72 kms away from Kozhikode. Kalpetta is the municipality enclosed by coffee plantations also it is a tourist location and a commercial business hub in this district. Via Kalpetta spices, coffees also tea leaves are traded out to Wayanad.  This renowned city of Kerala state is monopoly area of Jains also you can observe temples as well as assorted institutions which are run by Jains. Near about five hundred jain families stay in the city in Kalpetta.

There is the ancient record of region where three thousand years ago it was populated by early man. Historians have the faith that the zone was occupied by people, minimum tenth centuries B.C. Countless verification has been established concerning the continuation of New Stone Age civilization on the Wayanad hills. The caves which were positioned on hilly zones have some pictures on the walls of cave and symbolic writings which designate an assortment concerning the past in addition to its evolution or civilization. In the previous time Kalpetta was the division of Kozhikode but afterward at the time when Wayanad came into continuation, Kalpetta became a component of Mananthavady also Sulthan Bathery communities. Kalpetta is world famous because of the spice industry. The Black pepper which is created here is unique for the superiority and aroma.

How To Reach

By Air

Kozhikode is the airport which is positioned near the town. You also can access to the city from Mumbai, Delhi as well as Chennai because flight are available at the approx charges of 4000.

By Train

Trains can get to Kozhikode; also buses from Kozhikode can also be obtainable. Also trains are easily obtainable on regular basis to Madgaon, Pune, Goa and Chennai from the town of Kalpetta. The train fare starts from 200 for confined destinations and Rs 600 for open destinations.

By Bus

Buses are also available from the town of kalpetta to Kozhikode along with Vythiri. Also the people of other cities like Bangalore or Mysore can easily get into the town.

Places To Visit

Meenmutty falls

For witness the magnificent beauty of this fall you have to try the appealing 2 km jungle trek from the Ooty road.  Meenmutty is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the district of Wayanad. A distinctive characteristic of this fall is that, water drops from 300 m in excess of three stages. The falls is positioned near 12 kms from Sulthan Bathery.

Neelimala View Point

Neelimala view point is positioned close to Vaduvanchal. It is an outstanding location for trekking amid of motivating trails. The peak of hill gives a grand view of tumbling Meenmutty falls also the stunning valley in foreground. This view point is positioned 27 km distance from Kalpetta.

Weather And Best Time To Visit

Weather

The month of March to May is the summer season in kalpetta. At that time temperature vary between maximum 35°C to minimum 27°C.

The perfect time to stay in kalpetta is winter.  The winter season is from the month of December to the month of February. This is the best time to visit Kalpetta. During the winterseason the temperature vary between 24°C to 15°C.

Best Time To Visit

Best time to visit is during the months of December to February.

Language And Culture

Language

Local inhabitants are speaks in Malayalam and Tamil language.

Culture

Usually t-Shirts and also woolen cloths are the main thing they wear. The ethnicity and tradition of Jainism is strictly maintained in this town.

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Accommodation

Government Guest House

This retreat is positioned in 58th out of more than hundred retreats in Wayanad.

Address: Ooty Road, Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad Dist, Kerala, India

Verdure Wayanad

Verdure is the tranquil holiday retreat in the hills of Wayanad,it is one of the well known hill place in the State of Kerala. People can come to Verdure for experiencing splendid reminiscences.

Address: Verdure Plantation Resorts, Vellaramkunnu Estate, Government College Road, Chundale Post, Kalpetta, Wayanad- 673123, Kerala

Festivals And Activities

Festivals

Valliyoorkavu Festival

Positioned high in Wayanad hills station at Valliyoorkkavu, it is 3 km from Mananthavady town; the holy place is devoted to the goddess Bhagavathy.

Thirunelli Festival

Thirunelli fair is the two-day carnival celebrated on the Vishu day also its eve, in the month of Medam generally known as April. It is the annual carnival of Sree Thirunelli Devaswom next to Thirunelli in the district of Wayanad.

Activities

Trekking

Chembra Peak is the renown place for trekking, the uppermost peak in Wayanand also Pakshipathalam, along with the Kerala and Karnataka edge. The trek is approved by DistrictTourism Promotion Council. The trekkers who are skilled can investigate the Ambukuthy range.

Boating

you can enjoy the boating in Pookote Lake, a fresh lake in Wayanad, is basically splendid. Bordered by green jungle plus rolling hills on every side, the lake also has Bansura Dam; it is the world’s leading earth dam, assembled over it.

Bird Watching

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is the home of birds.

Hotels

Green Gates Hotel

Address: T.B. Road, Kalpetta North, Kalpetta 673122, India

Rainbow Holiday Home

Address: Old Market Road, (Opp Post Office), Kalpetta 673121, India

Sundara Mahal Homestay

Address: P.B. No. 64, Kalpetta 673121, India

Get Around

Tourists can appoint cabs as well as auto rickshaws to take a trip in the city. Cab drivers habitually charge 7-8 rupees per hour. Also, government buses runs faster to arrive at different places in city. For the small journey, visitors can rent cycles also roam all around in city. Cycles cost regarding Rs 50 for an hour rate.

Get Out

Bandipur National Park, Karnataka- 49 km

Positioned in Nilgiris, Bandipur is bordered by Kabini, Moyar plus Nugu Rivers which exhaust the region. Besides rivers, there are lots of seasonal watercourses flowing through region. This location is in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and it is also the Biosphere Reserve of country.

Ooty, Tamil Nadu- 127 km

Ooty is known as Ootacamund. It is the Queen of hill stops and also it is the capital of Nilgiris. It is a well-liked tourist area in India. Ooty is the land of charming picnic spots.

Shopping

Waynad is extremely vegetated area and it is a forest area along with hill stations. Embroidered mats, Wayanad coffee, Spices are the best things you can shop from here.

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