Wayanad tourism: Wildlife safari resumes at Muthanga and Tholppetti eco-tourism centres

Kalpetta: After a long interval, the Department of Forest and Wildlife has resumed the Wildlife Safari in the two Eco-Tourism Centres of Muthanga near Sulthan Bathery and Tholppetty near Mananthavadi, said the Wayanad Wildlife Warden. Tourism-related activities of all the eco-tourism centres in Wayanad were suspended by the High Court on February 17 this year, following the killing of P V Paul, 50, an employee of the Eco-Tourism Centre at Kuruva Island near Pulppalli. The HC has revoked the ban, acting on a petition filed by various stakeholders of the Wayanad tourism industry. The state government also filed an affidavit on ensuring restricted tourism activities without harming the environment.

The entry of tourists would be in tune with the restrictions stipulated by HC.
Timing:- Morning - 7 am to 10 am.
Afternoon - 3 pm to 5 pm.
Tickets: Rs 300 for adults (Indian citizens). Rs 150 for children
For now, the tickets for the wildlife safari can be collected from the ticket counters of the respective centres. From October 7 onwards the tickets could be reserved through an online facility by accessing the WWS website:- https://www.wayanadwildlifesanctuary.com.
For more details contact mob: Tholppetti:-7907543321. Muthanga:- 9947271015.

Wayanad Utsav
A tourism initiative called Wayanad Utsav is also on until October 13 in the district. It includes cultural shows, an ethnic expo, tribal tastes, a handicrafts expo, folk music and art expressions, and tribal archery. The centres selected for the tourism festival are En Uru, the tribal heritage village in Lakkidy, Karappuzha Dam Garden, Karappuzha, and Town Square, Sulthan Bathery. The programmes start at 4 pm and end at 7 pm daily.