Bask In The Glory Of Wayanad

Wayanad, located in Kerala, is a region celebrated for its stunning coffee, cardamom, and tea plantations. These lush emerald expanses not only beautify the landscape but also imbue the air with a delightful aroma. Perched at the southern tip of the Deccan plateau, Wayanad is also home to dense forests, part of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Its strategic location connects it to Bandipur in Karnataka and Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu, creating a vast natural corridor for wildlife.

Natural adventure awaits

For travelers, Wayanad offers an array of picturesque picnic spots beside mountain streams, serene lakes, and waterfalls. Adventure enthusiasts can engage in mountain biking, camping, trekking, speed boating, zorbing, and ziplining. Wildlife lovers have the opportunity to go on safaris, explore forest trails, or stay in treehouses. The region is also notable for the Edakkal Caves, which house some of the oldest signs of human settlement.

Must-visit destinations in Wayanad

Chembra Peak: The highest peak in Wayanad, Chembra Peak stands at about 2,100 meters above sea level. It is a trekker's paradise, offering enchanting views of nature’s splendor, including milky white waterfalls and lush greenery. From the top, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Wayanad and parts of Kozhikode.

Wayanad wildlife sanctuary: This sanctuary spans the protected forest areas of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, boasting rich biodiversity. It features South Indian moist deciduous forests, West Coast semi-evergreen forests, and teak and eucalyptus trees. Wildlife such as tigers, panthers, langurs, bonnet macaques, bison, sambars, monkeys, Malabar squirrels, bears, and monitor lizards can be found here.

Neelimala: A serene picnic spot with stunning coffee and ginger plantations, Neelimala offers one of the most picturesque viewpoints in the area. The trek to Neelimala is rewarded with splendid views of the Meenmutti Waterfalls and the majestic Western Ghats.