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| About The Resort: Located
ideally for the nature lovers is Rain Country Resorts, 1300
m above the sea level at Lakkidi on the beautiful misty mountains
of Wayanad. Rain Country Resorts comprises of four cottages
spread over 20 acres of land situated in a valley between three
hills. The number of cottages are restricted in order to preserve
the sanctity and serenity of the natural beauty, thus assuring
Solitude and Peace to our valued guests. Resort has two naturally
formed lakes and streams running through the resort. One can
submerge in the beautiful melody played by the nature. |
Cottages
Constructed in the traditional Kerala architecture, we give
our guests a choice of cottages with single room, two rooms
and three rooms.
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Single Room Cottage
For the ultimate solitude seeking guests, comes with
an open veranda where one can sit and enjoy the bounty of nature,
listen to birds chirping and to occasional animal calls. Fall
asleep to the soothing lullaby of the streams trickling through
the resort. This luxurious cottage is equipped with modern facilities
yet not compromising on Kerala heritage and architectural beauty.
Single room cottage has a separate dressing area and bathroom
with bath tub. Hot water facility is available. Ideal cottage
for honeymooners.
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Two Room Cottages
Two cottages with two rooms with all modern amenities
are available for our guests. Each cottage comes with two rooms
with an open veranda, dressing area and bath room with out bath
tubs. Hot water is available in these cottages. Wake up to a
misty morning sunshine overlooking the lake within the resort.
These cottages can accommodate eight guests. (Two per room.)
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Three Room Cottage
This cottage overlooks naturally formed lake in the resort.
This can accommodate six people (Two per room). Equipped with
all modern luxurious facilities with separate balcony and open
bathrooms with bath tubs ensures that one has all the luxury
required and yet close to the nature. Hot water is available
to all the rooms.
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Restaurant
We specialize in authentic, mouth watering Kerala Cuisine. Try
out our Kerala delicacies specially prepared from hand picked
garden fresh vegetables and sea food. We serve vegetarian and
non-vegetarian food, prepared with hygiene of the highest order
to meet our guests' needs. We also cater Chinese and Continental
menus.
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Bathrooms
Hygienically kept bathrooms. Following are different kinds of
bathroom available at the resort. |
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Traditional
Splendor
Traditional veranda and furniture at Rain County Resorts.
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| Location |
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Getting there: Rain Country Resorts is situated
3 kms from the NH 212 (Kozhikode Bangalore National Highway)
at Lakkidi (Coldest place in Kerala). This place is close to
Vythiri, the peak of Wyanad ghats.
Bangalore: 300 Kms [Bangalore - Mysore(Follow Ooty Road) (NH-212)-
Nanjangud - Gundalpet (Take a right from the Ooty Road) - Bandipur
National Forest - Muthanga (Kerala Border) - Sultan's Battery
- Kalpetta - Vythiri - Lakkidi - Rain Country Resorts]
Kozhikode (Calicut): 60 Kms [Calicut - (NH 212) - Koduvalli
- Thamarasseri - Wayanad Ghats - Lakkidi - Rain Country Resorts]
Mangalore: [Mangalore - Neeleswaram- Kasargode - Cannanore -
Tellicherry - Manathavadi - Panamaram - Kalpetta - Vythiri -
Lakkidi - Rain Country Resorts]
Kochi: 285 Kms [Kochi - Aluva - Thrissur - Kottakal - Ramanattukara
- Kozhikode (Calicut) - Koduvalli - Thamarasseri - Wayanad Ghats
- Lakkidi - Rain Country Resorts]
| Nearest Airport: Kozhikode (82 Kms) | Nearest International
Airport: Kochi (285 Kms) |
| Nearest Railway station: Kozhikode (60 Kms ) | Nearest Sea
Port: Kochi (285 Kms) | |
| Places of Interest |
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Activities:
To make your stay at Rain Country Resorts more interesting and
adventurous, we have taken the liberty to plan out some activities
for our guests that is safe, close to nature and refreshing.
You as our guest can choose your activities that interests you.
Trekking & Adventure: The natural scenic
beauty of Wayanad and its rich natural resources offer several
opportunities for adventure tourism. The hills rocks and valley
which make the very unique character of Wayanad provide a lot
for catering to the ever increasing demand for adventure tourist.
Chembra peak: Trekking to the Chembra
peak is one of the toughest tourist endeavors. Chembra peak
is the highest peak in Wayanad at 2100m. above mean sea level.
It is14 kms. west of Kalpetta. Trekking to the top of this peak
takes almost a day. Tourists can also stay one or two days at
the top of the peak in temporary camps. (Please let us know
if you would like to camp here in advance so that we can make
necessary arrangements for sleeping bags, canvass huts and permission
from forest department and District Tourism Promotion Council)
The scenic beauty of Wayanad which is visible from the top of
Chembra is very challenging and thrilling. The blue eyed water
in the lake at the top of the hill never dries up even in the
peak of summer. All along the steep and slippery way to the
top of the hill, the whispering of the flowing spring which
sprouts from the top of the hill accompanies the tourist. If
he is fortunate enough, on his way he may come across a passing
wild beast, may be a leopard who may instantly hide behind the
bushes. Camping in the night with camp fire and sleeping bags
at the top of the peak in shivering cold is everlasting experience.
Only for die hard trekkers.
Pakshipathalam:
Pakshipathalam in Bramha Giri hills at Thirunelly is a challenging
tourist spot. It is 7 kms. north-east of Thirunelly temple and
is situated 1740m. above mean sea level. To reach 'Pakshipathalam',
17 kms. have to be covered through wild forest. The deep rock
caves formed among the thick blocks of rocks at the northern
top end of the Brahmagiri is the abode of various birds and
wild beasts. To go to 'Pakshipathalam' special permission has
to be obtained from forest department. Lucky guests will get
to encounter elephants on the way to Pakshipathalam. Bisons,
elephants and deer are a common site. Only meant for physically
fit and real adventure seeking hearts.
Meenmutty
Water Fall: 12 kms. east of Meppadi. Water falls to
a depth of more than 500m. in 3 steps. This a refreshing scene
to any tourists. To reach this fall, a tourist has to trek down
steep hills through jungle. For the adventure seeking but light
trekking experience.
Kanthanpara Water Fall:
Beautiful water fall of about 30m. in height, 8 km east of Meppadi
and 12 kms. south-east of Kalpetta. A leisure trek.
Chethalayam
Waterfalls: 12 kms from Sulthan Bathery on the Pulpalli
Main Road, is located this astounding waterfall. For a glimpse
of this lovely waterfall, one has to trek a distance of around
4 kms from Chethalayam.
Lakkidi Ghat Pass
It is the Gate Way of Wayanad above the Thamarassery Ghat Pass
of western ghat, at an elevation of 700m above mean sea level.
Deep valley to the south with winding roads through thick forest
attract many. Just 3 Kms from the resort, guests can try a trek
through the ghat pass which is long but not very tedious. The
whole distance pass is a stretch of 14kms.
Soochipara Waterfalls: Soochipara Waterfalls is another
beautiful water fall in Wayanad. Waterfall can be seen from
a far which is a beautiful view. To reach the waterfall, one
has to trek down 2kms through dense equitorial forest over steep
rocks.
Thusharagiri: A trekker's paradise. This is located
near the Lakkidi Ghat Pass. This is a full day trek through
dense virgin forest and rocks. There are couple of heavy waterfalls
too. Needs stamina and strength to do this trek. One can take
help of tree branches and roots to climb steep rocks. At the
peak is a rich waterfall where camping can be arranged. Extremely
risky if one got too adventurous
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Pookot
Lake: Situated very close to Rain Country Resort is
this perennial fresh water lake, nestled among wooded hills,
is the only one of its kind in Kerala. Boating facilities, a
children’s park, a handicrafts and spices emporium and
a fresh water aquarium are among the facilities available here.
Thick bushes and tall trees along the path round the lake gives
a calm spiritual atmosphere. . Tourists can have a pleasant
walk around the lake which stretches to a couple of kilo meters.
This is a pleasant and refreshing experience. A fresh-water
aquarium with wide varieties of fishes is managed by Fisheries
Department
Kuruva Dweep 950 acres of evergreen forest surrounded
by east flowing river, Kabani. Rare species of birds, orchids
and herbs are sovereigns of this supernatural kingdom. This
is a uninhabited island which resembles a fantasy land. Tribal
colonies are situated around this island and one should take
care not to disturb them. Special permission is required to
access this island or to camp at this island. Ideal for a rejuvenating
and pleasant holiday experience. Tourists are requested not
to litter this place as extreme care is required to preserve
island.
Banasura Project: A mini hydel
project with the largest earth dam in India and the second largest
in Asia is being built here. A sprawling sanctuary and park
with ever flowering trees are major tourist attractions. This
comes on the way to Edakkal caves.
Edakkal Caves:
Edakkal caves cosits of two caves located at a height of 1000
m on Ambukutty Mala near Ambalavayal. The New Stone Age pictorial
writings on the walls of these natural caves at Edakkal are
evidence of the civilisation that existed in these regions in
prehistoric times. The caves can be accessed only by a 1 km
trekking trail from Edakkal. Morning hours are the best time
to visit the caves. Entry is permitted only up to 1700 hrs.
A must visit.
Thirunelli Temple: Located
30 kms north west of Mananthavadi in the Wayanad district, Thirunelly
Temple is known as the "Kashi of South". Tucked away
in the Brahmagiri Hills, Thirunelli Temple is encircled by the
gurgling River Papanasini. A beautiful experience of an ancient
temple preserved in the orginal form. Thirunelly temple is a
marvel of temple architecture. The shrine is shielded with 30
granite columns and the ground is paved with huge square pieces
of granite. Make sure to visit Papanasini which is a short trek
from the temple. The crystal clear waters of the Papanasini
river running downhill add to the enchantment of the place.
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Wayanad has a rich diversity of forests all
around. Forests at Wayanad forms an integral part of Nilgiri
biosphere reserve.
Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary: This sanctuary in Karnataka
state extends over an area of 643.39 sq km. The park houses
diverse species of plant and animal life. One of the thickest
forest with thick animal population. Nagarhole boasts of maximum
number of Tigers in South India. Visiting time: 0600 - 0800
hrs and 1500 -1730 hrs.
Tholpatti Wildlife Sanctuary: This is an extension
of Nagarhole wildlife sanctuary. Situated at the Karnataka border,
a trip down to the park itself is an experience. Animals migrate
from Nagarhole to this forest with the onset of summer heat
and stay here till monsoon. Encounters with charging elephants
is an experience.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary: Established in
1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous to the protected
area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the northeast
and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the southeast. Rich in bio-diversity,
the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve,
which has been established with the specific objective of conserving
the biological heritage of the region. The sanctuary is very
rich in flora and fauna. The management lays emphasis on scientific
conservation with due consideration for the general lifestyle
of the tribal and others who live in and around the forest region.
Begur Wildlife Sanctuary: Another wildlife park at
Wayanad. Even though small, has a rich variety of animals and
birds here. This not often visited by public and hence has the
wild in its real form.
Kabini / Karapur wildlife sanctuary: This wildlife
sanctuary is a part of Karnataka which borders Wayanad. This
wildlife sanctuary has surprisingly good animal sighting because
the forest is dry and not very thick. This forest is rich in
bird population. An ideal location for a serious bird watcher.
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