Monsoon Magic in Wayanad: 5 Unmissable Experiences and a Perfect Stay AfterTheRains

When July arrives, Wayanad transforms into a verdant sanctuary where clouds hang low over rolling hills, waterfalls roar with renewed energy, and the scent of rain lingers in the air. This is the time when the Western Ghats reveal their most enchanting side – wild, romantic, and teeming with life. If you’re craving a monsoon escape that balances adventure and quietude, Wayanad in July answers that call. At the heart of this experience lies AfterTheRains, a boutique rainforest lodge that transforms a rainy getaway into a soulful journey.

Let’s wander through five incredible experiences that define Wayanad’s monsoon charm – and discover why AfterTheRains is the ideal place to stay when nature takes centre stage.

Chembra Peak: Where Mist Meets Magic
Start your Wayanad journey with a trek up Chembra Peak, the highest point in the district. The climb winds through meadows glistening with dew and trails cloaked in mist. Midway, a heart-shaped lake appears – a natural wonder that reflects the overcast sky like a mirror. As the fog thickens and rain taps gently on your jacket, the view from the summit turns into a dreamy canvas of emerald hills and drifting clouds.
Edakkal Caves: Echoes of an Ancient World
Wayanad isn’t just about natural beauty – it’s also steeped in history. At Edakkal Caves, climb a steep path to find prehistoric carvings etched into massive rock walls. These pictographs, some dating back over 6,000 years, speak of a civilisation that once thrived among these hills. During the monsoon, water trickles down mossy stone and the surrounding forests come alive with birdsong, adding a mystical touch to your walk through time.
Soochipara Falls: Feel the Pulse of the Wild
Soochipara Falls – thunder with life in July. The three-tiered cascade plunges from great heights, its waters fed generously by the rains. The trek to the falls, through slippery forest trails and dense foliage, is an adventure in itself. When you finally reach the base, mist wraps around you, and the roar of water fills the air. It’s raw, untamed nature at its most thrilling.
Banasura Sagar Dam: Still Waters and Stormy Skies
At Banasura Sagar, India’s largest earthen dam, July paints the landscape with cinematic beauty. The reservoir swells during the monsoon, forming little islands that rise like emerald gems from the lake. A boat ride here, under a drizzle with grey skies overhead, feels like drifting through a forgotten world. Hills stretch endlessly beyond the waters, and the air holds a quiet stillness that invites reflection.
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary: A Rain-Soaked Safari
Rain doesn’t stop the forest – it revives it. At Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, jeeps weave through mud-slick paths, past towering bamboo groves and puddle-filled clearings. Elephants emerge from the trees, deer graze in the open, and if you’re lucky, a leopard might glide through the underbrush. Monsoon brings the sanctuary to life, turning every turn into a surprise.

Where to Stay: After The Rains – A Boutique Rainforest Lodge

Between each day’s explorations, your sanctuary awaits deep in the hills – AfterTheRains, a boutique rainforest lodge built for nature-lovers and seekers of solitude.

Wake Up to the Rainforest
Set on a 16-acre organic plantation in Meppadi, this eco-friendly hideaway invites you to wake up to the sounds of birdsong and the distant rumble of waterfalls. From your balcony, watch clouds drift over the hills, or sip Wayanad-grown coffee while rain kisses the foliage around you.