What to Do When in Wayanad?

Wayanad – the earth’s Eden where land and the water are full of colourful life. A place which ignites your love for nature and never misses a chance to mesmerise the seeker with its wisdom and beauty. Whether you are a nature lover, a wildlife admirer, an adventurer, a historian, or a foodie, Wayanad has everything and more for its visitors.

Wayanad History

Gloriously protecting the wild spaces, Wayanad is one of the top tourist destinations in India. Nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats, the place meticulously looks after a diverse population of endangered tribes, animals, birds, and trees who safely call it their home. It’s a rejuvenating abode in “God’s Own Country”, where pilgrims visit to escape the burdens of everyday life. Its historical caves, mystical mountains, enchanting waterfalls, aromatic plantations, picturesque trekking trails, and enormous sanctuaries have their own magical tales to inspire the seekers. Not only does it nurture one of the greatest arrays of life on Earth, but also, this green belt plays an essential role in regulating the climate and cleaning our air.

Camping in Kerala

With many remote and unexplored areas, Wayanad offers tourists an enriching list of adventures. Covering all is quite overwhelming and requires more of your time.

Roads of Wayanad

How to reach: Covered with lush green hilly regions, Wayanad is located on the Tamil Nadu Kerala border. It is situated on the southern tip of the Deccan plateau and is the perfect holiday getaway. Calicut International Airport is the nearest airfield, and Nilambur or Kozhikode are the closest railway stations. Wayanad lies approximately 95 km from Kozhikode, which can be covered by bus or cab within 3 hrs.

What to do once you reach:

Relax in the mountain

Relax: Being a hotbed for adventures, Wayanad unsurprisingly has many elegant and economical resorts, hotels, and homestays. As the must-visit spots are spread throughout the district, the visitors are advised to choose their lodging wisely.

Resorts are always the best choice. They are usually situated very close to nature and seamlessly blends with the surrounding. Excellent service, impeccable experiences, and exotic food offered by the resorts make the stay palliative and memorable. These mountain top resorts come with multicuisine restaurants and are often set on vast acres of plantations. Nestled in green surroundings, travellers staying in the resorts can enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities like trekking, cycling, fishing, etc. They also have tour desks for assisting the guests on local sightseeing trips. Book a glamorous stay with mesmerising rainforest views.
Eat: Like the locals!

The classic cuisine of Wayanad is refreshing, delicious, and fulfilling. The variety is sumptuous and worth exploring. Fish Moilee, Malabar biryani, Chattipatthiri, Payasam, Appam, and stews are a few must-try dishes.

Wilton restaurant, 1980’s A Nostalgic restaurant, Udupi restaurant, The Coffee Grove restaurant, and other local eateries are places to enjoy the delicious spread of Wayanad.

places to see in wayanad

Explore: Well, this is a very long list. Caves, waterfalls, temples, gardens, dams, lakes, forests, peaks, and whatnot. So we will begin with the ‘must visit’ during your maiden trip :
Edakkal Caves: 25 km away from Kalpetta, Edakkal caves are two natural caves of Wayanad. The caves are adorned with drawings. Some are from the Neolithic Age, as early as 6000 BC to 1000 BC. These carvings are rare and, along with Shenthurini caves’ paintings, are the only known examples from South India. To reach these historical caves, one needs to trek through the picturesque Ambukutty Mala.

Chembra Peak in Kerala

Chembra Peak: 8 km south of Kalpetta, Chembra peak is the highest in Wayanad. There are a heart-shaped lake and waterfalls along the route. After a trek of around 9 km, you will be treated to the mesmerising views of the entire Kozhikode district.
Banasura Sagar Dam: The place will leave you in awe. It is the largest earth dam in India, and the view is breathtaking. Surrounded by Banasura hills, the site is ideal for picnics, boating, camel rides, etc. You might suffer from the long-lasting effects.
Neelima Viewpoint: The view is one from paradise, but it comes at a price. Trekkers can reach the viewpoint only after walking a long way up. Once you reach the top, enjoy a gorgeous view of Meenmutti Waterfalls, lush green Western Ghat cuddled in fog and a stunning valley.

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary: Wild and Wayanad go together, and no visit is complete without a safari across the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuaries. The place is a natural habitat for diverse indigenous flora and fauna. The area is a delight for wildlife lovers with elephants, tigers, leopards, monkeys, reptiles, vultures, peacocks, etc.

activities to do in Wayanad

Wayanad is an exquisite and untamed district of Kerala. And a compelling list of things to explore, luxurious yet economical stays, and mild climate make it travellers’ favourite destinations to visit again and again. So see you soon!