Vythiri is a town and a taluk located in Wayanad district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] Along with Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery, it is one of the three taluks in the district. Vythiri spans a total area of 2.084 sq. km. and is a popular tourist destination.
Climate
| Climate data for Vythiri, Kerala | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27.2 (81.0) |
28.8 (83.8) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.1 (86.2) |
29.3 (84.7) |
25.8 (78.4) |
24.4 (75.9) |
25.0 (77.0) |
26.0 (78.8) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.7 (80.1) |
27.2 (81.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.9 (62.4) |
18.0 (64.4) |
19.7 (67.5) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.9 (69.6) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.5 (67.1) |
18.7 (65.7) |
17.3 (63.1) |
19.2 (66.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 4 (0.2) |
10 (0.4) |
20 (0.8) |
101 (4.0) |
226 (8.9) |
764 (30.1) |
1,348 (53.1) |
689 (27.1) |
301 (11.9) |
251 (9.9) |
100 (3.9) |
26 (1.0) |
3,840 (151.3) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org[2] | |||||||||||||
Tourism
The all season attractive weather, greenery and the terrain of this place makes Vythiri a major tourist destination in Kerala. Tourists from all parts of the world visits and stays in Vythiri to enjoy the beauty of Vythiri and other tourist destinations in Wayanad.
Lakkidi View Point
Perched at 700 meters above sea level, this gateway to Wayanad offers breathtaking views of mist-clad peaks, cascading streams, and the lush canopy of tropical forests.
The Chain Tree Legend
According to the local legend, an English engineer built the Ghat road to Vythiri on the basis of the information given by a tribal youth. After getting the necessary guidance, the English people killed the tribal guide. The spirit of the tribal youth got angry and caused many accidents in the road. So a priest took the initiative to chain the spirit to a tree in Vythiri. This Chain Tree is seen even today at Lakkidi. Some of the passing motorists even pay homage to the tree for allowing a safe passage.
Pookode Lake
Pookode Lake is a scenic freshwater lake in the Wayanad district in Kerala, South India. A major tourist destination in the district, Pookode is a natural freshwater lake nestling amid evergreen forests and mountain slopes at an elevation of 770 meters above sea level
Honey museum
This is the India's first and World's second Honey museum. The Honey Museum Wayanad offers a unique glimpse into the world of bees and honey production. The museum features a tasting area where guests can sample a variety of honeys from around the world[3]
En Ooru
En Ooru Wayanad is Kerala’s first Tribal Heritage Village, highlighting ethnic origin, cultural customs, tribal social organizations, ancestral traditions, tribal art, and cultural expressions. The village’s main attraction is the replica of tribal huts, which provide an insight into the life of the community.
Administration
The Vythiri taluk consists of 18 villages, including Lakkidi, Vythiri, Chundale, Padinjarathara,Meppadi, Kalpetta, and Kaniyambetta.[4] The village of Vythiri acts as the administrative centre of Vythiri Taluk.
Religion and worship
St. Mary's Orthodox Church, part of the Sultan Bathery Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church is located in Vythiri.[5] Sree Mariyaman Temple, located in the center of Vythiri Town Vythiri Jumma Masjid, Located in the center part of Vythiri Town, St Joseph Church Catholic Church, part of the Archdiocese of Calicut[6] situated in the town, this church considered as the first catholic church in Wayanad District St Mary's Catholic Church part of the Eparchy of Mananthavady[7] located in Vythiri
Altitude
Vythiri is 700 meters above the sea level and the weather is remarkably cooler than other parts of Wayanad. There are many resorts in Wayanad thanks to the salubrious climate here.
Education
There is a university here specializing in Veterinary science and there is a special college for catering management. Oriental school of hotel management.
Transportation
Vythiri is 66 km by road from Kozhikode railway station and this road includes nine hairpin bends. The nearest major airport is at Calicut. The road to the east connects to Mysore and Bangalore. Night journey is not allowed on this sector as it goes through Bandipur national forest.
Gallery
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Madiyoor Mahavishnu Temple -
Marthomma School, Chundale -
Lakkidi School
Landslides at Vythiri taluk in 2024
Landslides occurred near the villages of Punjirimattom, Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Vellarimala in July 2024 due to heavy rains that triggered the collapse of hillsides. The landslides marked one of the deadliest natural disasters in Kerala's history, with reports of at least 400 deaths.[8][9]
See also
- Padinjarathara town
- Kalpetta town
References
- ^ "Wayanad Administration.Taluks and villages". Wyd.kerala.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "Vythiri climate: Average Temperature, weather by month, Vythiri weather averages - Climate-Data.org". En.climate-data.org. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "Did You Know Asia's Largest Honey Museum Is In Wayanad?". Curly Tales. 20 January 2026.
- ^ "Search for any cities or villages in India". IndiaStudyChannel.com. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "St. Marys Orthodox Church - Vythiri". directory.mosc.in. MOSC Publications. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ https://www.calicutdiocese.org/st-josephs-church-vaythiri/
- ^ https://mananthavadydiocese.com/parish/Vythiri
- ^ "Wayanad: The scenic Indian villages devastated by deadly landslides". www.bbc.com.
- ^ "In Mundakkai, 16 of family swept away in landslide". The Times of India. 4 August 2024.
