Padinjarathara is a major town in Wayanad district in the state of Kerala, India. The largest earth dam in India, Banasura Sagar and other main tourist attractions like Meenmutti Waterfalls, Bappanam Mala, Banasura Hill and Kurumbalakotta are situated in Padinjarathara.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Located in the lap of the Western Ghat, the town provides access to nearby man-made dams, waterfalls and viewpoints. The nearby hills provide ample opportunities for trekking, camping and other adventure activities.
Get in
[edit | edit source]By plane
[edit | edit source]- Kannur International Airport (CNN) (85 km) and Calicut International Airport (CCJ) (86 km) are the nearest airports.
By train
[edit | edit source]- Kozhikode (Calicut) Railway Station (CLT). Nearest railway station (90 km)
By bus
[edit | edit source]- 1 Padinjarathara Bus Stand. Padinjarathara is primarily connected by road. The nearest major transport and railway hub is Kozhikode (Calicut), while the primary local transit hub is Kalpetta.
Get around
[edit | edit source]See
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Map of Padinjarathara
- 1 Banasura Sagar Dam. It is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia, and an ideal starting point for hikes into the surrounding scenic mountains.
- 2 Meenmutty Falls (6 km). A spectacular waterfall. It is the largest waterfall in Wayanad. It is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 1000 feet and it is on Banasura hills.
- 3 Banasura Hill. 7:30Am - 11 Am. A peak in Western Gaht towering to a height of 2,073 metres (6,801 ft). It is reached by a 14 to 18 km round trek, which takes about 6 to 9 hours. It is considered one of the highest and most scenic trails in the Western Ghats. It offers birds-eye views of the expansive Banasura Sagar Dam. The trek officially commences from the Banasuramala–Meenmutty Eco-tourism center near Padinharathara. To maintain the fragile ecosystem, only 75 trekkers are allowed per day. A guide is compulsory in the trek and charges Rs4000 for a group of 5. (Moderate to Strenuous trek)
- 4 Kurumbalakotta (11 km north east of Padinjarathara). A monolithic hillock rises to a height of 991 m (3251 feet) above sea level. From the hill top, one can see the full scenery of Wayanad plateau. Misty mountains and valleys around.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]Splurge
[edit | edit source]- 1 Sharoy Resort, Bible Land Post, Manjoora, Wayanad, ☏ +91 7560860015, [email protected].