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Vythiri Hill Station |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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