Wayanad

(Known as: Paddy Land)

Kerala | India

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Quick facts of Wayanad

Great for: Camping and trekking trails

Temperature: Max. 28° C, Min. 14° C

Ideal Duration: 3 Days

Open Time: Throughout the year

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Nearest Airport: Kozhikode Airport

Nearest Railway Station: Kozhikkode

Nearest Sea Port: Cochin Port Kerala

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Wayanad, Kerala, India

Wayanad is one of the most exclusive tourist destinations in the state, situated in the northeast of Kerala and a quiet place surrounded by lush green valleys.

Wayanad is one of the most exclusive tourist destinations in the state, situated in the northeast of Kerala. It is located on the southern part of the Deccan plateau.

It is a quiet place surrounded by lush green valleys, the tourists like it very much. The district was earlier known as Mayakshetra, later changed to Mayanad, and was eventually renamed Wayanad. Presently this place is known as

Wayanad. Situated at an altitude of 2100 meters, this hill station is also known as 'Paddy Land' among the original tribes. It is the only district in Kerala that crosses the boundaries of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

The most special feature of Wayanad is the vast forestland, which are said to be around 3,000 years old.

Top 32 Attractions in Wayanad

Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad, Kerala

Banasur Sagar Dam is the largest dam in India & second largest dam in Asia. This dam has been made very strong by using stones and rocks. Come and explore it.

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Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad, Kerala

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular animal and bird sanctuaries in southern India and the second very popular wildlife sanctuary in Kerala.

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Edakkal Caves, Wayanad, Kerala

Edakkal Caves is located at a height of 1000 m on the Ambakuti hill, about 12 km from Sultan Bathory. These beautiful caves were built during Neolithic Age.

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Soochipara Falls, Wayanad, Kerala

The Soochipara falls is the most picturesque place on the periphery of Wayanad, and it offers a panoramic view of a white stream of water. Come and explore.

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Vythiri, Wayanad, Kerala

Vyathiri is a small town located in Wayanad district in Kerala state with 18 villages, Kalpetta and Kaniyambatta being the headquarters of Vyathiri taluk.

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Kuruva Dweep, Wayanad, Kerala

Kuruva Island is a river delta located on the Kabini River. This island spread over 950 acres of land and you can see different varieties of flora and fauna.

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Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad, Kerala

Sultan Bathery is a beautiful village with a rural population in Wayanad. It is also called Ganapativatom. The village is famous for its spice cultivation.

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Pookode Lake, Wayanad, Kerala

Pookode Lake or Pukut Lake is a freshwater lake in Wayanad. This lake is one of the famous picnic spots situated between the hills and valleys of Wayanad.

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Kanthanpara Waterfall, Wayanad, Kerala

The Kanthanpara Waterfall is located 22 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad district. It is a quaint and small waterfall in Wayanad, which is 30 meters in length.

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Chain Tree, Wayanad, Kerala

Chain Tree is a famous tourist attraction in Wayanad. There is a Nandi tree that attracts tourists. A chain is hanging from the tree, so it's called Chain tree.

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Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary, Wayanad, Kerala

Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary is nothing less than a paradise for nature lovers. This offers an exciting experience of uninhabited forests, and steep hills.

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Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Thirunelli temple is located on the Brahmagiri hill in Wayanad. It is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is surrounded by mountains and forests.

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Lakkidi View Point, Wayanad, Kerala

Located at 700 Meters height, Lakkidi View Point is and known for its nine hairpin curves. This offers a spectacular view of the mountains in Wayanad.

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Banasura Hill, Wayanad, Kerala

Banasura Hill is one of the highest mountains in the Western Ghats of Wayanad. The hill has a diversity of flora and fauna that provide a beautiful environment.

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Neelimala Viewpoint, Wayanad, Kerala

Neelimala View Point is a tourist destination. This place is popular among the peoples who are sports and adventure lover, also good place for trekking.

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Chethalayam Waterfalls, Wayanad, Kerala

Chethalayam waterfall is 12 km away from Sultan Bathery in Wayanad district. There is a small seasonal waterfall in the east, as it dries up during summer.

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Palchuram Waterfalls, Wayanad, Kerala

Palachuram Fall, beautiful waterfall, less explored wonder of nature is situated between Wayanad and Kannur. It is a four-step waterfall of 300 meters height.

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Poopoli Wayanad Flower Show, Wayanad, Kerala

The Poopoli Flower Show is an international flower show organized by the Agricultural University in January every year at Ambalavayal in Wayanad. Come and see.

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Meenmutty, Wayanad, Kerala

Meenmutty is the largest waterfall in Kalpetta. It has a height of 300 meters. This waterfall in the lap of nature offers an enchanting view of the surrounding.

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Karapuzha Dam, Wayanad, Kerala

Located 16 km from Kalpetta, Karapuzha Dam is one of the largest earth dams in India, specialty of this lake is that it consists of about 12 other lakes.

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Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad, Kerala

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Wayanad district of Kerala and a paradise for nature and wildlife lovers. You can see wildlife very closely here.

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Thirunelly Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

The magnificent Thirunelli temple in Wayanad dedicated to Lord Vishnu, an ancient temple situated in the valley and is known as an important pilgrimage center.

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Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple is a pilgrimage site that dedicated to three forms of the goddess, goddess Vana Durga, Bhadrakali, and Jal Durga, Goddess Durga.

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Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala

Kalpetta is a small beautiful town situated in the lap of Wayanad at 780 m. above sea level. The city is famous for coffee plantations and beautiful temples.

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Puliyarmala Jain Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Puliyarmala Jain Temple, also called Anantnath Swami Temple located 6 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad. It is a famous pilgrimage site for the people of Jainism.

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Varambetta Mosque, Wayanad, Kerala

Varambetta Mosque, situated about 15 km away from Kalpetta in Wayanad. This mosque is 300 years old and the first mosque built in the Wayanad district.

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Pallikunnu Church, Wayanad, Kerala

Pallikunnu Church is a pilgrimage center in Kerala, located about 19 km from Kalpetta. It is a Latin Catholic Church, also known as 'Our Lady of Lodgers Church.

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Chembra Peak, Wayanad, Kerala

Chembra peak is the highest peak not only in Kalpetta but in the whole Wayanad district, and it is nothing less than a paradise for trekkers and nature lovers.

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Wayanad Heritage Museum, Wayanad, Kerala

Wayanad Heritage Museum, also known as Ambalavyal Heritage Museum is located at Ambalavayal. It is large and well-maintained archaeological museum in Kerala.

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Thrissilery Shiva Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Thrissilery Shiva Temple is a famous oldest pilgrimage center situated in the hills of the Wayanad district of Kerala. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Seetha Devi Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Seetha Devi Temple is a unique temple located amid temples at Pulpalli in Wayanad. Statues of God Shri Ram, Sita Devi, and their children are situated here.

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Top 2 Activities in Wayanad

Stay in a Treehouse, Wayanad, Kerala

India's largest and famous treehouse resort is in Wayanad, Kerala. It is located in the middle of the dense rainforest of Wayanad, close to northwest Kerala.

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E3 Theme Park, Wayanad, Kerala

E3 Theme Park is situated near Wayanad. The park is one of the best multi amusement theme parks in the country, poses for you stunning and breathtaking scenes.

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Wayanad

(Known as: Paddy Land)

Quick facts of Wayanad

Accessability:

Wayanad, Kerala, India

Top 32 Attractions in Wayanad

Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad, Kerala

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad, Kerala

Edakkal Caves, Wayanad, Kerala

Soochipara Falls, Wayanad, Kerala

Vythiri, Wayanad, Kerala

Kuruva Dweep, Wayanad, Kerala

Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad, Kerala

Pookode Lake, Wayanad, Kerala

Kanthanpara Waterfall, Wayanad, Kerala

Chain Tree, Wayanad, Kerala

Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary, Wayanad, Kerala

Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Lakkidi View Point, Wayanad, Kerala

Banasura Hill, Wayanad, Kerala

Neelimala Viewpoint, Wayanad, Kerala

Chethalayam Waterfalls, Wayanad, Kerala

Palchuram Waterfalls, Wayanad, Kerala

Poopoli Wayanad Flower Show, Wayanad, Kerala

Meenmutty, Wayanad, Kerala

Karapuzha Dam, Wayanad, Kerala

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad, Kerala

Thirunelly Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala

Puliyarmala Jain Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Varambetta Mosque, Wayanad, Kerala

Pallikunnu Church, Wayanad, Kerala

Chembra Peak, Wayanad, Kerala

Wayanad Heritage Museum, Wayanad, Kerala

Thrissilery Shiva Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Seetha Devi Temple, Wayanad, Kerala

Top 2 Activities in Wayanad

Stay in a Treehouse, Wayanad, Kerala

E3 Theme Park, Wayanad, Kerala

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