Attractions in Wayanad

Wayanad - The Ooty of Kerala 

Wayanad is a hill station in Kerala, located at a distance of about 280 kms. from Bangalore. The place is famous for scenic beauty and pleasant weather. The best time to visit this place is during the months of winter. It is hot and humid during summer months. Monsoons are severe in these regions and hence it would be difficult to see places even though the scenic beauty is at its peak during these months.

Wayanad is a district located in the north-east region of the Indian state of Kerala, at the southernmost tip of the Deccan Plateau. It is known for its cool highland climate, misty peaks and its virgin forests. Wayanad also played a prominent role in the history of the subcontinent. It is often called the spice garden of the south, the land of paddy fields, and the home of the monsoon. It is set in the Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 meters above sea level. T he culture of Wayanad is mainly tribal oriented. Though considered as backward, this District is perhaps one of the biggest foreign exchange earners of the State, with its production of cash crops like pepper, cardamom, coffee, tea, spices and other condiments.

Wayanad – the name comes from the words ‘Vayal Nadu’ – land of paddy fields. It has lot of attractions, Lakes, waterfalls, Hiking, Temples, and lot. Here I have listed the Places To See In Wayanad to best of my knowledge.

Main Attractions In Wayanad 

Ø  Wayanad adventure camp,

Ø  Karlad lake

Ø  Kuruva islands

Ø  Edakkal caves

Ø  Kanthanpara waterfalls

Ø  Pookode lake

Ø  Banasura sagar dam

Ø  Karapuzha dam

Ø  Wayanad heritage museum

Ø  Tholpetty wildlife sanctuary

Ø  Muthanga wildlife sanctuary

Ø  Pazhassi raja tomb

Ø  Chembra peak

Ø  Jain temple, sulthan bathery

Ø  Banasura meenmutty falls

Ø  Thirunelly temple, papanassini and thrishilery temple

Ø  Ancient jain temple ruins, panamaram

Ø  Seetha lava kusha temple

Ø  Phantom rock

Ø  Soochipara waterfalls

Ø  Lakkidi - The Gateway of Wayanad

Ø  Meenmutty waterfalls, vaduvanchal

The natural scenic beauty of Wayanad and its rich natural resources offer several opportunities for adventure tourism. The hills rocks and valley which make the very unique character of Wayanad provide a lot for catering to the ever increasing demand for adventure tourist.

How To Reach : By Train - The adjoining Rail station of Wayanad is Kozhikode. To reach here you have to cover a distance of 110 km from Wayanad. One can also hire taxi to reach the station. Kozhikode has nice and frequent connectivity that provides regular direct train services towards Trivandrum, Kochi, Chennai and Bangalore.