In the eastern part of Malabar, a little north-east from Kerala is a beautiful district of Wayanad (Vayal Naadu in Malayalam). Surrounded by Western Ghats, the highest peak of the mountain can reach upto 7000 feet. About 900 Square Kilometers of the area of this district is covered under forest. Wayanad is a spot that offers enchanting for travelers and nature lovers. The huge forest cover, the smooth breeze, the rich green slopes and the cloudy mountains are few of the things that makes this trip worthwhile. It is a superb destination that offers interminable experience. You can trek through the forest of Wayanad to see the delightful view of nature.
Despite the fact that sightseers visit Wayanad, there are numerous delightful places in Wayanad that are as yet obscure. 900 Kandi is among these places, yet to be discovered by travelers. Numerous sightseers travel to Wayanad looking for this mysterious and beautiful spot. Little reach to this spot as it requires a lot of toil by foot through the forests of Wayanad to reach 900 Kandi.
The journey to this beautiful and amazing place is as pleasant as it sounds, however the trip needs to be covered on foot in the immense dense forest covered by aromatic cardamom and coffee plantations. Chirruping of birds, waterfalls, landscapes and river streams are few of the delights you will witness on this trek. 900 Kandi can be portrayed as the magnificence of Wayanad. The route from Meppadi to Soochipara Falls is 10 kilometers and arrives at 900 Kandi (23 kilometers from Wayanad). This is where elephants wander freely around evening. This is where nature lives.
Description of 900 Kandi
In the deep reaches of Wayanad in Kerala, there is a lush green paradise where adventure meets serenity. With its towering trees, rolling hills and canopy of clouds, 900 (Thollayiram) Kandi in Wayanad is an enchantress. Here, you just waltz into the sky. At 900 Kandi, the magic begins.
In this pristine patch of land, life flows at its own gentle rhythm. Thollayiram in local parlance means “900” and Kandi means “a patch of land”. Here, as far as the eye can see, there is only a verdant green expanse.
900 Kandi has a rare mystery to it. For those with a head for heights, this is the place to be. 900 acres is just unspoiled greenery. The adventure zone created in the midst of the woods offers you a plethora of adrenaline-triggering activities. The journey begins with an off-road trip, taking you on a whirlwind of a ride through the woods. En route, you chance upon glorious waterfalls, bewitching swamps, and angelic locations. After a ride, weaving through the mystic woods, you reach the seat of adventure.
The glass bridge at this spot is noted for the skywalk it offers. It lets you walk right into the sky and stare into the panoramic tapestry of blue and green. The walk is itself a heady experience and for those few minutes when you are on the glass bridge, you feel truly one with Nature. If you are still up for an adventure, you must amble up the magnificent treehouse that looks as if it scrapes the sky.
900 Kandi also offers a host of trekking options. For those who want to experience the beauty of this wild paradise, the best way is to be on foot. There is no adventure greater than hiking through this green wonderland to discover 900 Kandi's matchless beauty.
Why Should One Visit 900 Kandi?
900 Kandi is a green hideaway nuzzled in the reaches of Wayanad. 900 kandi is indeed a serene beauty. With a gurgling stream set against the backdrop of green carpeted hills, billows of mist swirling about shrouding your vision and embracing you in its bear hug and crisp air laden with the smells and sights of the mountain caressing you, 900 Kandi is every bit a charmer. The moment you start your journey, the picturesque path that is loaded up with green of all shades all around fills your heart with emotions. On the off chance that you are going during the season of winter, you will see coffee being plucked by the farmers of the area. When you are finally at the top, you will realize all the toil and pain you took to climb the hill did not go in vain.
When you arrive at the summit of the mountain, you can appreciate the stunning spot. Every single sight is unbelievably wonderful. Oftentimes there are chances that travelers who drove to Wayanad have not seen 900 Kandi. The real joy upon reaching the destination can only be achieved by foot or on a motorcycle tour.
How to Reach 900 Kandi?
Travel 23 km from Wayanad town to Meppadi via Meenangadi-Panamaram road. 13 km off Meppadi is 900 kandi which can be reached via Kalladi Makham.
Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, 62 km from Wayanad.
Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport, about 65 km from Wayanad.
