All about wayanad..... well almost :-)!!! (contd.)

8. Archealogical museum in Ambalavayal near Sulthan Battery



The Ambalavayal Heritage Museum is an archaeological museum in Wayanad and has one of Kerala's largest collections of the artifacts from an era dating back to the 2nd century A.D. The exhibits here provide evidences of an advanced civilisation that existed in the mountains of Wayanad.
At the museum you can see articles as varied as clay sculptures, ancient hunting equipments like bows and arrows, stone weapons and other curios

9. Pookote lake (natural lake) near Lakkidi





It is a natural fresh water lake, surrounded by evergreen mountains. There are resorts in and around the lake. Boating on the lake is a fabulous experience. Spices and handicraft items are also arranged for sale Pookot. The lake has an area of 8.5ha.and the maximum water depth is 6.5mtrs.

10. Thirunelli Temple - near Mananthavadi in Wayanad



Also called Tirunelli is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu on the side of Brahmagiri hill. Inscriptions in this temple date back to the period of Bhaskara Ravi Varma I (962–1019 CE). The name Thirunelli derives from the nelli, the Malayalam word for Indian gooseberry of the Amla tree.

11. Scenic drive of Thamarassery Churam



Then there is a scenic drive through Thamarassery Churam (Ghat Roads) on the way from
kerala to karnataka. We can see breath taking sunsets at certain location along the drive.