Wayanad is a region of Kerala that offers perfect tranquility and beauty as it is nestled between the Western Ghats Mountains. With its crowned hills, deep woods, green estates, breathtaking waterfalls, tranquil lakes, wildlife sanctuaries, historical landmarks, and indigenous tribes, Wayanad's landscape is enchanting. The area combines wildness, culture, and history with overwhelming natural beauty. Every year, more and more tourists are drawn to the area by all these magnets.
Wayanad, which is located on the Deccan Plateau's southern edge, is an incredibly picturesque area. It comprises of the Banasura Sagar dam, the second-largest earth dam in Asia. It features stunning waterfalls including Soochipara, Meenmutty, Kanthanpara, and Chethalayam waterfalls as well as picturesque lakes like Pookode Lake and Karalad Lake. Additionally, it features historically significant locations including the Edakkal Caves, old Jain Temples, and the gorgeous Thirunnelli Temple. Wayanad's Kuruva island, with its riverine environment, is a must-see location. Wayanad is surrounded by wildlife sanctuaries like Muthanga and Tholpetty, which have abundant animals and lush green woods. Chembra Peak and Pakshipathalam are the must-see locations for adventurers.
For those who enjoy the outdoors and adventure, Wayanad is the ideal location. The area is home to fascinating legends about ancient cultures. Exotic wildlife draws animals to wildlife sanctuaries. A nice option is a sightseeing tour or a plantation visit to a vanilla, cardamom, coffee, tea, or pepper estate. There are many different activities available in Wayanad, including hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing, bird viewing, rock climbing, boating, and swimming. Camping and hiking to Chembra Peak or Pakshipathalam will both be life-changing experiences.
All year long, Wayanad has a cool, pleasant climate. The best time to visit Wayanad to take advantage of the extra coolness is from October to February. The welcoming environment and numerous attractions draw thousands of tourists to Wayanad each year.
There are a wide variety of resorts to choose from, with prices ranging from home stays to cottage and tree house stays to five-star resorts with a wealth of amenities. Lanternstay, a jungle resort in Wayanad, is an excellent option if you're seeking for a location to stay where you can really appreciate nature and its wilderness. It is a location where you may unwind or participate in resort-sponsored activities like bird watching, guided plantation tours, nature hikes, and swimming in the creek that runs through the property. For people who enjoy being outside and are searching for some excitement and daring activities, it is definitely an adventure resort.
By air: The nearest airport is Karipur International Airport at Kozhikode, is about 75 km from Kalpetta and 100 km from Wayanad. By Train: The nearest railway station is Kozhikode, which is nearly 100 km away. By Road: Wayanad is accessible from Calicut, Kannur, Mysore, Bangalore and Ooty. KSRTC run buses are available from Thiruvananthapuram, Mangalore, and Kochi to Wayanad. Private deluxe buses also ply from Bengaluru, Chennai, and Thiruvananthapuram up to Kozhikode.
