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{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
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{{Infobox settlement
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[[File:Chain Tree at Lakkidi.jpg|thumbnail|The legendary Chain Tree]]
'''Vythiri''' is a small town and tourist destination located in the [[Wayanad district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wyd.kerala.gov.in/admin.htm|title=Wayanad Administration.Taluks and villages|website=Wyd.kerala.gov.in|access-date=13 January 2019}}</ref> It is one of the three [[Taluks]] in the district with the other two being [[Mananthavady]] and [[Sulthan Bathery]].

==Suburbs and villages==
Vythiri area has 18 villages. Towns in this taluk include [[Lakkidi, Wayanad|Lakkidi]], Vythiri, [[Chundale]], [[Meppadi]], [[Kalpetta]], and [[Kaniyambetta]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiastudychannel.com/india/cities/index.aspx?talukid=2351&pagenumber=2|title=Search for any cities or villages in India|website=IndiaStudyChannel.com|access-date=13 January 2019}}</ref> Vythiri is the headquarters of Vythiri Taluk.

==Vythiri as a favorite tourist destination==
The all season attractive weather, greenery and the terrain of this place makes Vythiri a major tourist destination in Kerala. Tourists from all parts of the world visits and stays in Vythiri to enjoy the beauty of Vythiri and other tourist destinations in [[Wayanad]].

==The Chain Tree Legend==
According to the local legend, an English engineer built the Ghat road to Vythiri on the basis of the information given by a tribal youth. After getting the necessary guidance, the English people killed the tribal guide. The spirit of the tribal youth got angry and caused many accidents in the road. So a priest took the initiative to chain the spirit to a tree in Vythiri. This '''Chain Tree''' is seen even today at Lakkidi. Some of the passing motorists even pay homage to the tree for allowing a safe passage.

==Altitude==
Vythiri is 700 meters above the sea level and the weather is remarkably cooler than other parts of Wayanad. There are many resorts in Wayanad thanks to the salubrious climate here.

==Education==
There is a university here specializing in Veterinary science and there is a special college for catering management. Oriental school of hotel management.

==Transportation==
Vythiri is 66 km by road from [[Kozhikode]] railway station and this road includes nine hairpin bends. The nearest major airport is at [[Calicut]]. The road to the east connects to [[Mysore]] and [[Bangalore]]. Night journey is not allowed on this sector as it goes through Bandipur national forest.

==Lakkidi Hills==
Lakkidi is a small village near Vythiri. It is situated on the entrance to Wayanad district. There is a hotel management college. oriental school of hotel management. and a veterinary university in Lakkidi.

==Pookode Lake==
Pookode Lake is a fresh water lake with boating facility. It is very popular with tourists coming with children. The lake is 8.5 hectares big and the maximum depth of the water is 6.5 meters.

== Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Madiyoor Mahavishnu Temple, Kalpetta.jpg|Madiyoor Mahavishnu Temple
File:Marthomma School, Chundale.jpg|Marthomma School, Chundale
File:Lakkidi School.jpg|Lakkidi School
</gallery>

==Climate==
{{Weather box/concise_C
| location=Vythiri, Kerala
| source=Climate-Data.org<ref name="Climate-Data.org">{{cite web|url=https://en.climate-data.org/asia/india/kerala/vythiri-211262/|title=Vythiri climate: Average Temperature, weather by month, Vythiri weather averages - Climate-Data.org|website=En.climate-data.org|access-date=13 January 2019}}</ref>
| 27.2|28.8|30.3|30.1|29.3|25.8|24.4|25.0|26.0|26.6|26.6|26.7
| 16.9|18.0|19.7|20.8|20.9|19.8|19.4|19.5|19.3|19.5|18.7|17.3
| 4|10|20|101|226|764|1348|689|301|251|100|26
}}

==See also==
* [[Chundale]] town
* [[Kalpetta]] town
* [[Meppadi]] town

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{wikivoyage inline|Vythiri}}

{{Wayanad district}}

{{Wayanad}}
{{Malabar}}
{{kerala}}

[[Category:Villages in Wayanad district]]
[[Category:Kalpetta area]]

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