Wayanad

WAYANAD

GREEN PARADISE

Wayanad, which is also known as the ‘green paradise’ lies in between the mountains of the Western Ghats. Wayanad district is located on the southern tip of the Deccan plateau and in the north-eastern part of Kerala and the most popular tourist location in Kerala. It is often called the spice garden of south, the land of paddy fields, and home of monsoon... Wayanad is spread over an area of 2132 sq km. Wayand is Known for its cool highland climate, misty Peaks and its virgin forests.Wayanad is a rural district in Kerala state, southwest India. In the east, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a lush, forested region with areas of high altitude, home to animals including Asiatic elephants, tigers, leopards and egrets. In the Ambukuthi Hills to the south, Edakkal Caves contain ancient petroglyphs, some dating back to the Neolithic age.

PLACES TO VISIT IN WAYANAD

Edakkal Caves

Edakkal caves are well known for its pictorial depictions (cave art), which are thought to be of 6000 B C. To achieve the hollows, one needs to trek through the Ambukutty Mala. It will take around 45 minutes to climb the hill and you will never get baffled in your outing to these historical caves & it is one of the famous places to see in Wayanad.

Kuruva Island

A perfect blend of different natural colours makes Kuruva Island one of the best places to visit in Wayanad. It is a protected river delta with a number of islands over the middle of Kabini River, the famous east flowing river in Kerala. The island is sprawling across an area of 950 acres with a dense population

Chembra Peak

Looking for a weekend getaway this weekend, then head out to Wayanad and visit the famous Chembra Peak. Eight kilometres south of Kalpetta, close to the town of Meppady, lays the most elevated top in Wayanad. Chembra crest borders Nilgiri slopes in Tamil Nadu and Vallarimala in Kozhikode and it is one of the beautiful places to see in Wayanad

Banasura Sagar Dam

One of the major tourist places to visit in Wayanad is Banasura Sagar Dam that impounds the famous Karamanathodu tributary of the east flowing river in Kerala that is Kabini River. The dam is encircled amidst a beautiful nature with a lot of options to do trekking and similar adventure activities.

Pookode Lake

When you visit Wayanad, a major hill station in Kerala, you should visit Pookode Lake which is considered to be one of the best places to visit in Wayanad. It is the most beautiful freshwater lake located in South India nestled amidst the large evergreen forests and multitudes of mountains slopes. The lake provides space to Panamaram

Neelimala View Point

f you are looking for some fun-filled Wayanad tourist places then the famous Neelima View Point is a must visit for you. A place for thrill seekers, Neelimala View point can be reached by means of trekking at the same time offering a few astonishing trek trails. The perspective of the valley from the best is essentially captivating alongside a beautiful vision of Meenmutty Falls

Meenmutty Waterfalls

Major attraction and one of the scenic Wayanad tourist places is Meenmutty Waterfalls located at a distance of around 29 kilometers from Kalpetta. It is a famous waterfall in the state of Kerala. A three tiered waterfall is a surprising sight to be visited. The waterfalls fall down from a height of 300 meters

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary

f someone makes a list of all the places to visit in Wayanad, Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary would always be a sure thing on that list. Located in the lap of Wayanad and the Western Ghats, this region is famed for the variety of wildlife that one can experience here. You can take in the views of several animals living in their natural habitats