Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations 2014 Kerala Tradition & Destinations 2014 | Page 314

Transport and Communication
Air: Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport, Karipur, Ph: 0483 2719491.
Rail: Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikode. Railway enquiry - Ph: 139, 1397.
Road: Well connected by roads from Kozhikode, Kannur, Ooty (175 kms from
Kalpetta) and Mysore ( 140 kms from Kalpetta). Long distance buses operate
from different KSTRC Bus Stations. KSRTC Bus Station Mananthavady, Ph:
04935 240640. KSRTC Bus Station Kalpetta, Ph: 04936 202611. KSRTC Bus
Station Sulthan Bathery, Ph: 04936 220217.
Local Transport: Buses, Taxis and Autorikshaws.
Tourist Information Offices: DTPC, Kalpetta, Ph: 04936 202134. DTPC, Pookot,
Ph: 04936 255207. Tourist Information Office, Collectorate, Ph: 04936 204441.
Wayanad Heritage Museum, Ph: 04936 260127
Places Interested
Chethalayam Falls: (37 kms from Kalpetta, 12 kms from Sultan Bathery, 54
kms from Mananthavadi) Chethalayam is one of Wayanad’s smaller
waterfalls. It’s surroundings offer a number of vantage points for birdwatching. It is also popular with trekking enthusiasts.
Chain Tree: (16 kms from Kalpetta, 41 kms from Sultan Bathery, 51 kms from
Mananthavadi) This large Ficus tree, bound by a prominent chain is the
source of a dramatic local legend. As the tale goes, an Adivasi youth named
Karinthandan was instrumental in guiding a British Engineer through the
difficult mountain terrain into Wayanad. Eager to take credit for the
discovery, the engineer conveniently killed his guide, whose soul according
to the legend constantly haunted subsequent travellers. It is