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Lakkidi, the gateway of Wayanad, is situated 700 m above mean sea level, at the crest of the Thamaraserri ghat pass. Lofty peaks, gurgling streams and luxuriant forests add magic to the journey up the winding roads to this hill station. Lakkidi is one of the highest locations in Wayanad, and registers the second highest degree of rainfall in the world.
Killikkurissimangalam in Lakkidi is the birthplace of Kunjan Nambiar, Kerala's famous satirist poet, who is |
regarded as the progenitor of Ottanthullal, the traditional solo dance narration.
His songs combine satirical barbs with rib tickling laughter. Some of the famous lines are still quoted to lampoon contemporary social injustices. The poet's house is preserved as a monument by the Government of Kerala. |
| Location |
Wayanad, Kerala
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| Distance |
Kozhikode is approximately 100 km |
| STD Code |
0493
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| Language |
Hindi,Kanada, English, Malayalam |
| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
Wayanad experiences tropical monsoons and rather hot summer. Thus the best time to visit Wayanad is between the months of August and May
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| Entertainment |
Edakal Caves ,Banasura Sagar Dam ,Chembrapeak Near Mippady town, |
| How to Reach |
Air: Kozhikode or Calicut at a distance of 110 km from Kalpetta is the nearest airport. Kozhikode is connected with Mumbai, Delhi, Goa, Bangalore, Chennai and some other places in India by regular flights. There are international flights to some Middle East cities from Kozhikode.
Rail: The nearest railway station from Wynad is again Kozhikode connected to almost all the major destinations in India by regular trains.
Road: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation run frequent buses to the sanctuary from many places in both the states. The sanctuary is also connected to Mysore, Coorg, Bandipur, Nagarhole, and Ooty by regular buses. |
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