Wayanad Tour and Travel Guide

Wayanad–Special moments with nature in Kerala

About Wayanad Tour and Travel Guide

With splendid waterfalls, caves, resorts as well as homestays, Wayanad in Kerala is popular for its spice cultivation as well as wildlife. When you walk in the sprawling spice plantations, trekking to the prehistoric caves as well as a resort holiday are some of the various things you do in Wayanad. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.

Wayanad is known for its wildlife reserves. Wayanad wildlife reserve has a distinct variety of flora and fauna. Wayanad wildlife reserve is an undying portion of the Nilgiri biosphere reserve situated amidst the calm hills in the Western Ghats. Wayanad has different species of wildlife like elephants, leopards, as well as bears. Wayanad is a fine weekend notion if you think of a Kerala trip. Come from Bangalore and you can see three national parks: Nagarhole, Bandipur and Mudumalai. You can come here through Kerala adventure tour packages.

How to Reach Wayanad?

Kozhikode has the closest airport and the railway station is 90 kms away. Good roadways permit a long drive or a bus travel from Kozhikode or from any other city in South India. Taxi travel to Wayand is available from Kozhikode.

What is the best time to visit Wayanad?

The temperature in Wayanad is constant all year. The best time to visit Wayanad is from October to May. Winter time is good apart from the commencement of the summer season. During the monsoons, the hill station gets the right quantity of rainfall. The wet weather might not be a crazy thing for tourists. But many love rainy weather on a beautiful hill station completely engulfed with greenery. You can come here through the Kerala holiday trip package.

Places to see in Wayanad

Soochipara Falls, Wayanad 

Also called Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Soochipara Falls is in the form of a three-tiered waterfall located in Vellarimala, Wayanad. Engulfed by deciduous, evergreen as well as montane forests, this waterfall is among the best waterfalls. The journey from Meppadi to Sentinel Rock Waterfalls displays some scenic glimpses of the finest tea estates in Wayanad. You can come here through Kerala holiday packages. This mesmerizing waterfall has an elevation of 200 meters and you can see the cliff face, a very good option for rock climbing. This waterfall makes a big pool and one can have fun by enjoying swimming. The water that falls from Soochipara mixes with the Chulika River, also called the Chaliyar River. This is among the mesmerizing waterfalls of Kerala.

Vythiri, Wayanad 

Located at a distance of 62 km fromKozhikode, you find a wonderful spot called Vythiri known for the charm of cottages, vast huts as well as treehouse accommodations in the forests. Located at an elevation of 700 meters, Vythiri comprises 18 villages. You can come here through Kerala vacation trip packages. Vythiri is a magnetizing holiday destination having small cottages as well as resorts located in pleasant surroundings. You can experience simpler cottage life with urban as well as modern facilities for an enjoyable experience. The Pookot Lake, Chembra Peak, Soojipara & Meenmutty Falls as well as MuthangaWildlife Sanctuary are its principal attractions. You can come here through Wayand tour packages.

The pleasant weather of this beautiful town makes excellent opportunities for shopping as well as spectacular historical sites making it a sought-after travel destination t all year round. Tipu Sultan had invaded the region in the past. You can come here through the Kerala tour package. Situated at an elevation of 1000 meters above sea level, the town of Sulthan Bathery displays an exclusive topography, majestic hills with valleys, cliffs as well as plains. Not only is Sulthan Bathery now the biggest town in the Wayanad district, but it is also known for tourism as well as commercial activities. The principal sites for travelers are the prehistoric caves, jungle trails, streams, and rivers apart from the lush greenery of the hills, along with various surroundings. Stopovers like Edakkal Caves, Chethalayam Falls,

the Jain Temple, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Ambalavayal Heritage Museum as well as St. Mary's and Yakoob Church make this place darling for travelers. You can come here through the Kerala holiday tour.

Pookode Lake, Wayanad 

Pookode Lake is a freshwater lake situated around 2 km from Vythiri located in evergreen forests and wooded slopes. One of the most beautiful spots in Wayanad, Pookode Lake is also called Pookot Lake. The lake approachable through motorable roads is a good place for an outing with family. You can have a glimpse of nature, enjoy boating, a freshwater aquarium, and do handicraft shopping. Panamaram river is one of the branches of the Kabini River and originates from Pookot Lake. After that, it mixes with the Panamaram valley. The Pookode Lake is on the track from Lakkidi to Vythiri. You get a car, bus, auto-rickshaw, or taxi to visit here. You can come here through holidays in Kerala package.

Kanthanpara Waterfall, Wayanad 

Located between lush green tea estates, Kanthanpara Waterfall is a splendid attraction. The walking trails that lead to the waterfall are exemplary for nature walks. The picturesque site makes it a perfect choice for camping. The attraction is irresistible and provides a fast escape from the mechanical lifestyle. You can come here through Kerala adventure packages.

Chain Tree, Wayanad 

Chain Tree is a Ficus with various myths linked with it. As per the legend, the road up was made by a  foreign engineer but the route was provided by local tribal youth who was killed by the engineer later. His spirit is fixed to the tree causing accidents at the hairpin curve.

Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary, Wayanad 

Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary is a bird watcher’s paradise. You find a big population of birds in the natural habitat within the sanctuary. The sanctuary is also a good choice among campers. Some distinct species of birds as well as plants can also be traced here. You can see the natural terrain other than some rock-cut caves. You can come here through Kerala travel and tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.

Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad 

The Thirunelli Temple is an old temple of Lord Maha Vishnu. It is situated in the Wayanad and is engulfed by hills as well as lush green forests. It is located at an elevation of 900 meters and overlooks a mountainous landscape as well as thick forests, nestled near the Brahmagiri hills on the Karnataka border. The Thirunelli Temple is also called Sahyamala Kshetram or Kashi of the South. The idol of Lord Vishnu was first traced on a gooseberry tree before the temple's construction. As per the scriptures, Thirunelly was a crucial pilgrim center at the time of the Chera king, Bhaskara Ravi Varma. You can come here through Kerala temple trip packages.

Lakkidi Viewpoint, Wayanad 

Lakkidi Viewpoint is a highly elevated point and offers a bird's eye view of the city. At 32 kilometers from Wayanad, at a height of 700 mts, the region generally stays misty and provides a splendid view. The driving thrill is itself an experience. One should go to the Lakkidi View Point for sunrise as well as sunset. The viewpoint is also a well known picnic spot also referred to as the 'Gateway to Wayanad'. You can come here through Kerala scenic holiday packages.

Chethalayam Waterfalls, Wayanad 

Situated in Wayanad, Chethalayam Waterfalls is an attractive waterfall in Kerala. Falling from a height, the waterfall is also a well known bird watching spot. You can see the spotted deer, sambar, gaur, elephant as well as sloth bear etc. These are among the beautiful waterfalls of Kerala.