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Vythiri is a resort town nestled deep in the interior of Wayanad’s forests and valleys. Ideal for honeymooners & families alike, Vythiri is a classic blend of old world charm, peaceful environs & modern amenities. Tourists throng to the town of Vythiri throughout the year to soak in the dense green cover and explore its breathtakingly serene surroundings. There are many resorts in the town of Vythiri, and these cater exclusively to the tourists, who come to Vythiri to unwind leaving behind their busy work life. The resorts in Vythiri are modeled as small huts and cottages & tree houses which have all the features to make a traveler’s stay complete & comfortable. There are many places to visit in and around the region, including Pookote Lake, which lies half a mile away. Tourists can take a trip to Chempara peak, which lies 15 km away, or catch a glimpse of the Soojipara Falls, that lies 22 km away. Other places of interest include Pakshipathalam, the Edakkal caves, Meenmutty Falls, Banasura Sagar dam and the popular temple at Thirunelly.

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Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 673 576

STD Code: 4936

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – May

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Vythiri is a hill station, located in the district of Wayanad, in northern Kerala. Cool temperate climate, beautiful landscapes, thick green cover and picturesque tourist spots make the region a hit with tourists. Situated at an altitude of 1300m from the sea level, Wayanad is fast becoming a popular haven for tourists. The resort town is high on the list of those wanting to spend their honeymoon. For those wanting to vacation with their families or for those looking for adrenalin rush, there is no place like Vythiri. Tree houses are one of the big attractions of Vythri. Nestled among mountains, Vythiri’s terrain is good for trekking and other adventure activities. Kabini River is perfect for river rafting. Angling and boating are other activities to be enjoyed in Vythiri. Vythiri boasts of several tourist spots which assure to impress tourists. Pakshipathalam, a haven for birds, is good place to sight exotic birds like Emerald Dove, Paradise Fly Cather, Asian Fairy blue bird and the gold fronted Chloropsis. The place can be reached only by trekking.Edakkal Caves of Neolithic age is famous for its inscriptions and drawings. The caves comprise drawings that range from 5000 BC to 1000 BC. Vythri is also famous for its temples. The Thirunelli Temple situated at the foot of Brahmagiri Hills, is also known as Dakshin Kashi.Green cover and natural bio-diversity are the USP of Vythiri. Head to the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary to view the wild animals, especially herds of elephants. Vythiri’s climate and terrain has helped the region develop fast as the leading centres of commercial crop plantations. Crops like tea, coffee, rubber and spices grow abundantly in Vythiri.

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By Air : You can also take flights to Kozhikode and reach Vythiri from there through bus. The airport in Kozhikode is an international airport, with flights to Chennai, Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore along with many gulf countries. Flight fares for destinations within India will start at Rs 4,000 and go till Rs 8,000-9,000.

By Train : You can also opt for train travel in order to reach the resort town of Vythiri. Trains will be available to the nearest railway station at Kozhikode, and buses can be taken from there to Vythiri. The railway station at Kozhikode has regular trains to all destinations in Kerala including Trivandrum(Jan Shatabdi), Kochi(Netravati Exp) and Ernakulam. Trains will also be available to the cities of Coimbatore (Src Vivek Exp), Mangalore (Ltt Garib Rath), Chennai (Chennai Exp) and Bangalore (Yesvantpur Exp). Train fares from these cities to Kozhikode will range around Rs 400 for the basic class of travel.

By Bus : Buses to Vythiri ply from the city of Kozhikode, and the town is a two hour drive away from the city. Kozhikode lies around sixty six kilometers away from Vythiri (66 km) and is a major destination in Wayanad, which is a tourist stronghold. Bus fares from Kozhikode will range around Rs 40 to 90.

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