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well as tame rafting excursions on inflatable rafts (half-/full-daytrip ?2500/5000 for six
people).
Kannur Ayurvedic Centre
( 0436203001;
www.ayurvedawayanad.com
;
Kalpetta; massage from ?500-800, yoga & meditation ?750; yoga
classes 6-7am)
For rejuvenation and curative ayurvedic treatments, visit this excellent, small,
government-certified and family-run clinic in the leafy backstreets of Kalpetta. Accom-
modation and yoga classes available.
AYURVEDA
Sleeping & Eating
PPS Tourist Home
( 04936203431;
www.ppstouristhome.com
; Kalpetta; s/d ?250/400, d with AC ?900; )
This friendly
budget place in the middle of Kalpetta has a variety of reasonably clean rooms in a motel-
like compound as well as a popular multicuisine restaurant and a bar. Helpful manage-
ment can arrange trips around Wayanad.
HOTEL
$
Varnam Homestay
HOMESTAY
$$
( 04935215666;
www.varnamhomestay.com
; Kadungamalayil House, Payyampally; per person incl meals ?1000;
)
This oasis of peace and calm is a lovely place to stay only a few kilometres from
Katikulam in northern Wayanad. Varghese and Beena will look after you with Wayanad
stories, local information and delicious home-cooking. The four rooms in a traditional
family home are simple but cosy, and the property is surrounded by jungle and spice
plantations. Forest drives and trekking to tribal villages can be arranged.
Pachyderm Palace
( reservations 04842371761;
touristdesk@satyam.net.in
;
Tholpetty; s/d incl meals ?1250-2500, tree house ?2500)
This fine old Keralan house lies just outside the gate of Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary -
handy for early-morning treks, tours and wildlife viewing. The varied rooms include two
secluded stilt-bungalow 'tree houses' surrounded by forest and another private cottage.
Venu is a stupendous cook, and his son Dilip is a great guide who can organise village and
mountain treks.
GUESTHOUSE
$$
Ente Veedu
HOMESTAY
$$
