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Posted by: Bhavita Feb 27 2011, 10:55 AM

Some pics taken at Wayanad or Wynad. North East of Kerala. A five hour drive from Bangalore, via Mysore and the Bandipur Forest reserve. Nestled amidst the mountains of the western ghat one is surrounded by tea estates and hills all over. A great getaway!

History has it that the region was known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) in the earliest records. Mayakshetra evolved into Mayanad and finally to Wayanad. The Folk etymology of the word says it is a combination of Vayal (paddy field) and Naad (land), making it 'The Land of Paddy Fields'. There are many indigenous tribals in this area. It is set high on the majestic Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayanad_district.

On the way to Wayanad - through the Bandipur forest reserve


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The tea estates


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Meenmutty Water falls


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Posted by: Bhavita Feb 27 2011, 11:06 AM



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Vythri Lake


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A cormorant on the look out for fish


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A church on the highway roadside


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As we enter the Bandipur Forest Reserve from Sultan Battery - a temple with the lovely Gopurams


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The Pachyderms during their afternoon siesta


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Posted by: Faraaj73 Feb 28 2011, 04:05 PM

I've gotta visit India!!!

Posted by: Bhavita Mar 1 2011, 01:06 AM


smile1.gif Welcome !

Posted by: gop Mar 1 2011, 10:20 AM

Nice Photos Bhavita.

gop

Posted by: hildebrand Mar 29 2011, 06:07 PM

Wonderful!
The trip must have been rejuvenating!

Posted by: Bhavita Mar 31 2011, 08:47 PM


Oh yes!

QUOTE(hildebrand @ Mar 29 2011, 06:07 PM) *

Wonderful!
The trip must have been rejuvenating!


Posted by: madsur Oct 3 2011, 05:14 PM

Splendid photos, Bhavita.
I did not know that you are an excellent photographer as well!!
I am visiting this site after a gap of one year.
Very nice to catch up.

Posted by: Bhavita Oct 14 2011, 12:06 AM

Sureshji, how are you? Hope all well. Yes a very long time.
I myself visit HF very rarely, happened to log in today after ages
Thank you... yes photography is quite a hobby

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