Today visit Banasura Dam, Soochippara water fall & Muthanga Waild life
sanctuary. Overnight stay in the Hotel.
About Banasura Dam
It is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest of its kind in Asia.
The dam is made up of massive stacks of stones and boulders.Situated about 15 km
from Kalpetta, the dam holds a large expanse of water and its picturesque beauty
is enhanced by the chain of mountains seen on the backdrop. It is constructed
in the Banasura Lake and the nearby mountains are known as Banasura Hills.
Legends say that the Asura king of Banasura, (the son of King Mahabali, who is
believed to visit Kerala during every Onam festival) undertook a severe penance
on the top of these hills and thus it was named after him. The scenic mountains
beckon adventure tourists and the dam site is an ideal starting point for
trekking.
During monsoon, visitors may also be able to see small islands in the dam’s
reservoir. They are formed while the flooded reservoir submerges the surrounding
areas too. The vast expanse of the crystal clear water of the dam dotted with
small islands is a photographer’s delight.
Banasura Sagar Dam consisting of a dam and a canal began operating as part of
the Indian Banasura Sagar Project. It aims at supporting the Kakkayam Hydro
electric power project and also contributes to the irrigation and drinking water
requirements of the people during summer, if there is water shortage.
Banasura Dam, Second Largest in India
Soochippara Water Fall
Soochipara Falls also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls is a three-tiered
waterfall in Vellarimala, Wayanad, surrounded
by Deciduous, Evergreen and Montane forests. Locally referred to as Soochipara
("Soochi" meaning "Needle" and "Para" meaning "Rock"), the 15-20 minute drive
from Meppadi to Sentinel Rock Waterfalls offers scenic views of some of the best
tea estates in Wayanad. The Sentinel Rock Waterfalls is 200 metres (656 feet)
and offers a cliff face that is ideal for rock climbing.[2] The water from
Soochipara Falls later joins Chulika River or popularly known as Chaliyar
River after Velarimala Hills near Cherambadi(Tamil Nadu) in Kerala.
Muthanga Wild life
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary in Wayanad, Kerala, India. It
is having an extent of 344.44 km with four ranges namely Sulthan Bathery,
Muthanga, Kurichiat and Tholpetty. A variety of large wild animals such
as Indian bison,elephant, deer and tiger are found there. There are also quite a
few unusual birds in the sanctuary. In particular, peafowl tend to be very
common in the area. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is the second largest wildlife
sanctuary in Kerala. It is bestowed with lush green forests and rich wildlife.
This wildlife area houses some of the rare and endangered species of both flora
and fauna
