Area : 2132 sq. km
Population : 671,195
Altitude : 700 - 2100 m above Sea level

Wayanad is one of the districts in Kerala that has been able to retain it's pristine nature. Hidden awy in the hills of this land are some of the oldest tribes, as yet untouched by civilisation.

Wayanad is known for it's picturesque mist - clad hill station, sprawlin spice plantations, luxuriant forests & rich cultural traaditions. The leading tourist centres of South India like Ooty, Mysore, Coorg, Kozhikode & Kannur are around this region.

Accessing Wayanad

Telephone access code : ++91-493

Air : Nearest Airport : Kozhikode.
Rail : Nearest Railway Station : Kozhikode.
Road : Well connected by roads from Kozhikode, Kannur, Mysore & Ooty.


Tribal arts:
The major tribal arts performed in Wayanad are Vattakkali and Kooliyattam of the Paniyar tribe, Gadhika of the Adiyar tribe, Kolkali of the Kurumars and Nellukuttu pattu of the Kurichias.

Spices:
Cardamom, tea, pepper, ginger and cocoa are the major spices grown in the district. Sughandagiri Cardamom Project, Vvthiri and Priyadarshini Tea Instates at Mananthavady are experimental projects managed by the Government for the rehabilitation of tribals.

Handicrafts
Attractive articles handcrahed from coHee stem are characteristic of Wayanad.

Festivals

Valllyurkavu Bhagavathy Temple {Fc~rnary~llarch)
Thlrunelly/Temple (August)
Seethadevi Temple (January)
Pallikkunnu Church (February)
Nadavayal St. Thomas Church (January)
Varambatta Mosque (March) o Maidoni Mosque (March -April)