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Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats, forming the border world of the greener part of Kerala. Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, this land is filled with history and culture. Located at a distance of 76 km. from the sea shores of Kozhikode, this verdant hill station is full of plantations, forests and wildlife.
Wayanad district stands on the southern top of the Deccan plateau and its chief glory is the majestic Western Ghats with lofty ridges and rugged terrain interspersed with dense forest, tangled jungles and deep valleys. The place also enjoys a strategic location as the leading tourist centres of South India like Ooty, Mysore, Bangalore, Coorg and Kannur are situated around this region.
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the north-east and Mudimalai of Tamil Nadu on the south-east. Rich in bio-diversity, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which has been established with the specific objective of conservating the biological heritage of the region.

Kozhikode(Calicut) was once the most prominent region of the Malabar coast that witnessed the arrival of Arab, Chinese and East African traders. Vasco da Gama landed on its shores in 1498, shooting the region to global fame. Kozhikode played a major role in the trade and commerce of ancient Kerala by being the capital of the influential Zamorin.
Lush green countryside, serene beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers and hills make Kozhikode a popular destination.
This place offers tranquility and the best haven to take a break from a busy life and relax. There are waterfalls like Kakkadampoyil Waterfall and Tusaragiri waterfalls and also some religious places like Tali Temple, Valayanad Devi Temple.
Beautiful beaches like Kappad, Beypore, and Kozhikode are perfect spots to spend your lazy days.
Street food is among the most gorgeous innovations in the culinary sphere, and people flock to them to taste the original and raw flavour that one can only get here. The legendary Sweet Meat Street or Mithai Theruvu is the go-to place for such delicacies in Kozhikode district. Named from the times when the street was lined with sweet-meat (halwa) stalls, it is today a popular haunt for locals and tourists alike making it among the busiest streets in the entire district.

The Bekal Fort, which stands on a 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian Sea, is the largest and best preserved fort in the State.It's situated in the northern most district of Kerala, Kasaragod.
The fort has two lines of fortification walls constructed of laterite stones with fifteen bastions of varying shapes, and essential structures inside include a tank, tunnels, a magazine, and an observation tower.
Kasargod is situated on the sea coast bordered by hilly Kodagu and Mangalore districts of Karnataka in the east and north.
With its unique natural and cultural attractions Kasaragod is known as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches.
Fishing is a prime source of livelihood along with the coir and handloom industries.