Set at an altitude as high as 700 to 2100 mts on the majestic Western Ghats , Wayanad is a place for many soul-stirring attractions. Lofty crests of hills interspersed with dense forest , dark jungles and deep valleys and presence of a multitude of flora and fauna makes it a hot spot of tourism. It is predicted that Wayanad would become one of the world's mostly visited tourism spots in the next 5 years. Historical and cultural importance apart. Wayanad boasts of a salubrious climate. It is a unique pollution free serene land of peacefulness. Today Wayanad has carved an envious place in the tourism map of Kerala, attracting a huge number of domestic and foreign tourists to its lap. Even after such tremendous tourist inflow, this lovely land in lagging behind in many aspects for want of enough facilities for luxurious stay and infrastructure…
Edakkal Cave, 32 km from Kalpetta
near Ambalavayal, is famous for
its pre-historic carvings and paintings.
Muthanga is a wild life sanctuary. It is on the way from Mysore to Sulthan Bathery. Wild animals such as bison, elephant, deer, and tiger has been spotted. There are also quite a few wild birds in the santuary.
Surrounded by Kambamala, Karimala and Varadiga, the Thirunelly temple is a marvel of temple architecture. The shrine is shielded with 30 granite columns and the ground is paved with huge square pieces of granite. The crystal clear waters of the Papanasini river running downhill add to the enchantment of the place.
The memorial of the 'Lion of Kerala' - Veera Pazhassi Raja - who organised the guerilla warfare against the British East India Company, is situated at Mananthavady. The Pulpally cave is where Pazhassi took refuge until he was captured by the British.
The fresh water spring nested above wooded hills, is the only one of its kind in Kerala. It is one of Wayanad's main tourist attractions.
Kuruva Dweep is a unique and fragile delta system on the Kabini River. This calm and peaceful island is home to a variety of birds, butterflies and orchids.
Situated along the northern ridge of Wayanad (bordering Coorg district of Karnataka) Tholpetty is much similar to Muthanga in terms of flora and fauna. The best season to visit is November and May.
The Banasura Sagar Dam is located 21 km from Kalpetta, in Wayanad District of Kerala in the Western Ghats. It is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia and an ideal starting point for hikes into the surrounding scenic mountains.[2] It is an important tourist attraction.