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Wayanad Tour & Travel Guide

Experience the magic of Kerala in full swing in the gorgeous town of Wayanad. It is known for its serenity and lush green landscapes. Mountains covered with fog, expansive spice plantations, and mystical waterfalls adorn the town. Nestled amidst the green cover of scenic Western Ghats, Wayanad is an ideal destination to spend time in the lap of nature. Enjoy the cool mountain breeze, walk under the starlit sky, unwind and take time off! Adding to the multiple facets of Wayanad are the popular tourist attractions that include – caves, lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife sanctuaries. If you’re a wildlife enthusiast, then Wayanad is a great destination for you. Explore Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarhole National Park, and Bandipur National Park, all of which are in vicinity.

Wayanad Map
Population

200,000

Top Sites

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Edakkal Caves, Banasura Hill, Thirunelli Temple

Temprature
Summer
April to June

22°C to 30°C

Monsoon
July to Sep

20°C to 28°C

Winter
Oct to Feb

16°C to 22°C

An Insight into Wayanad Tourism

A green paradise nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats

Replete with beguiling waterfalls, ancient cave, and affluent resorts & home stays, Wayanad is all about holidaying amidst spice plantations and wildlife. Set high on the Western Ghats (700 meters to 2100 meters above mean sea level) Wayanad is in the north-east zone of Kerala. This green wonderland is tugged in the mountains of the Western Ghats. Said to be the greenest part of Kerala. This place is clean, enchanting, pristine and of all hypnotizing. Rich in history and culture, Wayanad is a verdant hill station suffused with plantations, forests and wildlife.

This beautiful part of Kerala has a multitude of options for tourists. It is a completely green zone with lush green mountains and wildlife. The forest zones here are Sultan Bathery (Sultan Battery) in the east, Tholpetty in the North, Mananthvadi in the north-west, Muthanga in the east with Tamil Nadu border and Kalpetta in the south. Along with these, the sprawling spice plantations, pre-historic caves and wild life sanctuaries keep travelers engaged all through the holiday.

A good place to spot elephants, enjoy cool breeze and soak in beautiful scenery, this place is sure to please all your senses. The prime attractions here in Wayanad are Banasura Dam, Pookot Lake, Chembra Peak, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Soochipara Falls and Edakkal Caves. The mountains and forests, here, intersperse to create many trails, trekking routes and scope for other adventure sports. This vast zone is still least explored and has innumerable scope for adventure, yet to be discovered!

This elevated Wayanad region combines mountain scenery, ludicrous green rice plantations, skinny betel nut trees, red colored earth, rubber trees, cardamom and coffee plantations and innumerable waterfalls to allure. This fantastically un-spoilt and fascinating destination is remote and also an excellent place to spot wildlife in sanctuaries & national parks, in & around namely Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Kalpetta, Mudumalai National Park and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.

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