How to reach Kuruva In Wayanad

The Kuruva Island, 950 acres of evergreen forest on the tributaries of east following river Kabani, is an ideal picnic spot, far away from the disturbance of city life. The island is uninhabited. Rare spicies of birds, orchids and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom. It is 17 kms. east of Mananthavady and 40 kms. north west of Sulthan Bathery.


Kuruva Island is situated on the tributaries of the river Kabani and is a fabulous picnic spot. Its serene silence and wide expanse of the evergreen forest leaves you astonishing. This island is isolated but an array of uncommon species of birds, herbs and orchids are the monarchs of Kuruva Island. 

Just 17 km to the east of Mananthavady, Kuruva Island is a vast island of 950 acres abundantly rich with green forest. It is very far from the turbulence of city life making it an exotic place for visitors to relax and enjoy the beauty of the nature. It is closed during monsoon (June to September).

Tribals In Wayanad

Wayanad has the largest population of aborigine people in Kerala. The native Adivasis mainly consist of various sects like Paniyas, Kurumas, Adiyars, Kurichyas, Ooralis, Kattunaikkans etc..This is the land where tribes live in thatched roof, mud, bamboo and brick houses set in swampy valleys and plateaus.

Of particular mention are thier indegenous streams of holistic herbal medicine which is getting increasing attention in recent years. The adivasis also have a rich legacy of arts and crafts. This includes music, dances, ornementation and handicraft that draw inspiration from natural themes, motifs and materials. The Kurichyas of Wayanad have a great martial tradition. They constituted the army of Pazhassi Raja who engaged the British forces in several battles. The descendants of those warriors are still expert archers. The excellence of Kurichya archery has been exhibited recently, at various centres.

Though Adivasis are in the Hindu fold, primitive forms of worship still prevail among them. Ancestral worship and offerings to propitiate the spirits of ancestors are still prevalent.

The Kattunayakan tribes were once the chieftains of the jungle regions. Their main occupation has always been gathering honey and other forest produce. They worship animals, birds, trees, rocks and snakes and believe in ancestor worship as well as practicing black magic and sorcery. The Kurichiya tribes live in the forested areas of Wayanad district. They apply 'Kuri', a sandalwood paste, on their foreheads and chests, and it is possible the name Kurichiya is derived from this custom. The Kurichiya are marginal farmers and most of them have small plots where they grow pepper and other crops. They are expert archers and hunt for game meat. When the Mughals and the British came into their territory, the Kurichiya rose against them in revolt supporting the Raja of Kottayam. Being isolated jungle dwellers, the Kurichiyas continue to practise age-old customs. On returning from a journey, they will bathe before entering the home and those who break dietary laws become outcasts. Kurichiya society follows a matriarchal system. The village headman is elected during a ritual performed before their idols. When someone in the group goes into a trance and performs a frenzied dance, he assumes responsibility over the tribe by wearing an auspicious silver-handled knife on his waist.

 
Another tribal group of Wayanad is Uralikuruma, which is an artisan tribe. These tribal people in Wayanad have a dialect that is a mix of Kannada (local language of Karnataka) and Malayalam (local language of Kerala). The main occupations of the Uralis are pottery, basket weaving, mat weaving and farm labour. The Uralis do not marry outside their tribal society. They worship deities and ancestral spirits. The important musical instruments associated with the Uralis are the flute and the local drum, and Urali dances are performed to these instruments. There is a colourful Urali hamlet near the Muthanga entrance to the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary.


The Paniyas and Adiyas are the other tribes that inhabit this region. The landlords once sold them as bonded labour, along with the plantations, and now they work as paid farm hands. There is a picturesque Paniya village consisting of huts with thatched roofs and mud-plastered walls near Tholpetty.

Climate In Wayanad

Wayanad has a salubrious climate all throughout the year. The minimum and maximum temperature ranges from 18˚C to 34˚C. Wayanad climate has mainly four seasons:

Summer (Mar – May): The season is comparatively hotter, but most of the tourist places are very comfortable and cool with gentle breeze.

South West Monsoon (Jun to Mid Sep): Rainy season in Wayanad, however, monsoon tourism activities in Wayanad brings in lot of tourists to Wayanad.

Mild Winter (Mid of Nov to Feb) : Colder season of wayanad. Mornings and evenings are generally chilly. During day it becomes slightly warmer and comfortable. 

Best season for visiting Wayanad is from the mid of Sep to Mid of May. Travellers come down to Wayanad even in June – July to experience the Monsoon in Wayanad. Lakkidi and Vythiri receive the highest rainfall in the district.

Coffee Plantation In Wayanad

COFFEE BEANS IN WAYANAD

We, In Wayanad delivers a wide array of facilities including replenishing Ayurvedic spa and variety of treatments. Explore the glory of Wayanad, Stay in the tastefully built tree hut and bamboo hut and share the space with nature. Each and every cottage has got amazing interior with unsurpassed style and comfort. We offer exclusive accommodation for family as well as couples.

In Wayanad further cements its reliability by offering homely and organic foodstuffs. You can enjoy a real feast with us. The carefully nurtured organic farm, livestock and kennel are opened for you. If you are a dog lover then come to us to get a puppy of your choice. You can buy well packed spices right from organic farm and it will be a special gift for your loved ones. Farm tourism in Wayanad is also safe in our hands.Wide possibilities are opened before you by us to make your stay in Wayanad memorable.

COFFEE PLANTATION IN WAYANAD

Tree Houses In Wayanad

The Tree Houses of Wayanad are ethnic houses built on trees with all basic facilities located in 500 acres of pristine verdant tropical rainforest in Wayanad Sanctuary, North Kerala.

Access to the Tree House (86 feet above from the ground level) by an indigenous cane lift is worked by a unique counter weight of water.

Each  Wayanad Tree Houses has a Double bed with an attached bathroom with flushing toilette, telephone shower, wash basin with running water, carpeted veranda and sit-out.

The  Wayanad Tree House is designed and made with ethnic materials using local craftsmen, local materials and indigenous techniques used by the early inhabitants. The tribals are extensively involved with the construction and maintenance of the Tree houses.

Food is prepared from fruits and vegetables grown in the organic farm without any chemical fertilizers or pesticides.

Here the nature has been blissfully preserved and spared of devastating urbanization. Its natural beauty kept intact, its natural springs not polluted. Its emerald forest afire with scented blossoms, a hundred varieties of tree ferns, mosses and flowering plants, flamboyant colored butterflies and birds.  

The visitors will learn the art of living in a gentle relaxed care free, and  an easy going way.  The abundance of flora and fauna which can be found amidst the landscape is characterized by its great bio-diversity.

The energy source is a unique combination of Solar energy, Gober gas from cow dung and Hurricane lamps with kerosene. Avoiding the conventional electricity and power from diesel generators, thus preventing air pollution and noise pollution.

In the resort the food court and the eatery has all the transparency and interactive ness.  Most of the activities can be seen by the visitors. Menu is not complicated. The vegetables and fruits are grown in the organic farm without any pesticides or chemical manure.

The aroma of spices from the kitchen stimulates the intestine to secrete the right gastric juices.

The traditional and authentic Kerala delicacies usually served on banana leaves without forks and knives leads you to a finger licking experience.

Wayanad - A Green Paradise

A bio-diverse region spread across 2,132 square kilometers on the lofty Western Ghats, Wayanad is one of the few districts in Kerala that has been able to retain its pristine nature. Hidden away in the hills of this land are some of the oldest tribes, as yet untouched by civilization. And the very first prehistoric engravings in Kerala discovered in the foothills of Edakkal and around Ambukuthimala bear testimony to a pre-historic culture dating back to the Mesolithic Age. Strikingly scenic, it is known for its sub-tropical savannahs, picturesque hill stations, sprawling spice plantations, luxuriant forests and rich cultural traditions. A holistic confluence of wilderness, history and culture, Wayanad is located on the southern tip of the magnificent Deccan plateau.

ACCESSIBILITY

Telephone access code: + 91 4936

Air: Nearest airport: Kozhikode

Rail: Nearest railway station: Kozhikode 

Major towns in the district and distance from the nearest railway station: 

Kalpetta: 72 km from Kozhikode, Mananthavady: 80 km from Thalassery and 106 km from Kozhikode, Sulthan Bathery: 97 km from Kozhikode, Vythiri: 60 km from Kozhikode.

Road: Well connected by roads from Kozhikode, Kannur, Ooty (175 km from Kalpetta) and Mysore (140 km from Kalpetta).

MUST SEE

Chembra Peak
Kuruvadweep
Vythiri Hill Station
Banasura Sagar Dam
Edakkal Caves