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Vythiri is surrounded by Western Ghats and
is sited in the hilly regions of the Wayanad
district of Kerala. This beautiful rocky
land Vythiri is situated at 1300m above
the sea level.
Vythiri is above the Thamarassery
Ghat and is nearly 100 kilometers from Kozhikode.
This baffling beauty is absolutely mesmerizing
and it captivates the tourists with its
soaring peaks, rubber plantations, olive
shrubbery, plentiful spice, evergreen forests
and tea as well as coffee gardens.
The glittering streamlets,
awe-some white foamy waterfalls, romantic
tree-top houses, the varied and rich flora
and fauna and numerous resorts are really
intriguing.
Vythiri is beautiful during
monsoons as it enhances the charm of the
Western Ghats of Kerala. So the ideal season
to visit Vythiri is the rainy season commencing
from May up to September. Vythiri serves
as an appropriate stamping terrain fro audacious
trekkers or nature admirers as well.
Vythiri gives an opportunity
to explore the tranquil beauty of nature
and its encompassing beauty. The serene
ambience is disturbed suddenly at rare occasions
by the sound of wild birds and animals.
Vythiri has a well-known wildlife sanctuary.
Vythiri invigorates your senses as well
as your soul as it is situated far away
from the filth and soot of the city.
The flora and fauna is
very rich as Vythiri accommodates evergreen
rain forests. The thick foliage, dense undergrowth,
mosses as well as fungus such as lichens
completely wrap the tree trunks.
The forests include lots
of pine, fir and conifer trees. Wild animals
such as thrush, Malabar Squirrel and Nilgiri
Langur repeatedly visit the trees frequently.
The water bodies and small
streams sustain an extensive assortment
of wildlife embracing various birds as well
as insects. Vythiri is a mysterious place
and is known for its refreshing, secure
and pollution free environment. The environment
is absolutely eco-friendly and is prominent
for its plantations such as tea, rubber,
coffee, pepper and cardamom.
Some of the excellent tourist
attraction in Vythiri is the tree houses
that are constructed 90ft above the ground
and allow exploring the opulence of flora
and fauna. The immense bio-diversity is
in itself a fascinating thing to be viewed.
There are various spectacular views in the
common pathways.
Besides all these, you
can also splurge your time by sitting in
your balcony or by experiencing the privileged
views especially during sunset is really
remarkable. Other major tourist attraction
is the long rope bridge hanging above the
streams, the Edakkal caves, the Chembra
peak, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, the
Likkidi hills and the Pookot Lake. Waking
up to the twittering of the birds amidst
the exotic fragrance of nature and awe-inspiring
scenery is a magnificent feeling that one
can never forget in his life time. |