Places to visit in Wayanad in two days
Wayanad is one of the fascinating places abundant in natural life and beauty in the southern part of India. It is known as a Green Paradise, a popular tourist destination and a hill station situated on the Western Ghats in North Kerala, 1000 m above sea level. It is not only famous as a hill station but is also known for its wildlife and jungle safari. It has lush green forests, rich wildlife, and fertile agricultural lands. The beauty of Wayanad is that it keeps calling tourists wanting more. People who want to take a short break from their hectic life and noisy surroundings on weekends often wonder what places they can visit in Wayanad in two days. So here, we will help you solve this puzzle to add these top 5 places to your list without asking anyone so that you can plan your itinerary accordingly and create a comfortable travel plan.
Chembra Peak
Chembra Peak Trek passes through the tallest summit of Wayanad with an elevation of 2,100 m (6,890 ft) above sea level. It is the highest peak in the Wayanad hills and among the highest peaks in the Western Ghats. Visits to the peak are organized by the “Chempra Peak VSS” under the control of the South Wayanad Forest Development Agency; guides are provided for trekking. It is perfect for an easy weekend trek with family and friends and is accessible by foot from Meppadi. You can revel in the beauty of a heart-shaped lake en route to the peak. Trekkers get a chance to enjoy the beauty of the mist and numerous panoramic views on the summit.
Edakkal caves
Edakkal caves are two natural caves located 1200 meters above sea level on Ambukutty Mala. Pictorial writings inside the caves are believed to be from Neolithic man. The carvings are of animal, and human figures, tools used by humans, and yet-to-be deciphered symbols, suggesting the presence of a prehistoric settlement. The oldest petroglyphs may date back over 8,000 years. Such stone age carvings are rare and are the only known examples in southern India.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Wayanad was established in 1973. It has an area of 344.44 sq. km with four ranges: Sulthan Bathery, Muthanga, Kurichiat, and Tholpetty, separated by plantations. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is contiguous with the protected area of the Nagarhole National Park and the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in neighbouring Karnataka and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu. Wildlife Safari in these Wildlife Sanctuaries provides an unforgettable experience with frequent sightings of free-ranging wildlife like herds of elephants, guars, deers, monkeys, tigers, leopards, bears, many species of reptiles, fishes, butterflies, birds, including endangered species of white-rumped and red-headed vultures, etc.
Forest Department’s monitoring program for 2017-18 has found that the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) has the sizeable tiger population in Kerala. Of the total 176 Bengal tigers in the State, 75 were in WWS.
Banasura Sagar Dam
Banasura Sagar dam is considered the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia. It was constructed across the Karamanathodu River, a tributary of River Kabini, in 1979. The Dam is at the foothills of Banasura hills, which got its name from ‘Banasura,’ the son of King Mahabali, the famous ruler of Kerala. Banasura hill is the second largest hill in Wayanad, next to the Chembra peak. The dam is around 1 KM in length. The dam reservoir offers fantastic views with several green island patches half submerged. Banasura Hill Resort, on the other side of Banasura hills, is the largest earth resort in the world. The world’s largest floating solar panel is also placed in the Banasura Sagar Dam reservoir. You can explore plenty of entertainment opportunities like boating, speedboat, ziplining, and many more adventure activities. This beautiful dam is a must-visit on your Wayanad Trip.
Meenmutty Waterfalls
Meenmutty is a combination of the Malayalam words Meen and Mutty. The fall is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 meters, located 29 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad. It can be reached through a 2 km hike through the jungle from the Wayanad-Ooty road, but the scenic nature and surroundings make it worth it.
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