Wayanad Tourist Places

Wayanad is one of the most visited districts in Kerala. It is located in the Western Ghats. Between the snow-capped mountains, the fields, the hills and the forests also have historical monuments and lakes. In the meantime, the villages that remains unchanged.

Pookot Lake

Set in a beautiful valley and surrounded by evergreen forests and wooded hills, Pookote is one of Wayanad's top visitor draws. 

Soojipara Waterfalls

It is a thundering three-tiered waterfall. These falls capture nature at her best. This place is also famous for rock climbing. Best season is from June till January.

Kuruva Islands

Part of a group of tiny islets in the river Kabini, Kuruva Island with 950 acres of evergreen forest is home to various species of rare birds, orchids and herbs.

Chembra Peak

At 2100 meters, the spectacular Chembra Peak located towards the southern part of Wayanad is the tallest summit in the region. 

Thirunelli Temple

The temple is on the banks of the beautiful Papanasini River. It is believed that people can wash out their sins by immersing themselves here in the water.

Wildlife Sanctuaries

Wayanad abounds in wildlife sanctuaries. Elephants, spotted deer, sloth bear, samba and gaur are just some of the species you can spot. 

Chain Tree

Even today, a chain still hangs from a Banyan tree to mark the spot where a British Colonialist murdered an Adivasi tribesman (and thus, the name). Edakkal Caves 1000mts above sea level, this ancient natural cave exhibits ancient carvings, paintings and inscriptions dating back to the stone ages.

Tholpetty

Tholpetty reserve is situated along the northern ridge of the district bordering Coorg in Karnataka. In terms of flora and fauna, Tholpetty is much similar to Muthanga. The best season to visit both the sanctuaries is from November to May. 

Muthanga

Spread over a vast area Muthanga is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Region. it is a rain forest reserve connected to two other major sanctuaries: Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Mudumalai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. 

Banasura Sagar Dam

Considered to be the second largest earth dam in Asia, the Banasura project precincts are an ideal starting point for treks to the Banasura Peak. 

Pakshipathalam

Located deep within the forest in the Brahmagiri hills at an altitude of more than 1700 mtrs, Pakshipathalam is a formation of large boulders, some as tall as two storey buildings. The deep caves found here are home to a wide variety of birds, animals and distinctive species of plants. 

Stay Inside the Wayanad Forest

The Vythiri Resort is the best forest resort located in Wayanad. Located under a large roof of a rich tropical rain-forest, journey into nature’s heaven along with amphibians, trawl, birdies, creatures, reptiles, blossoming plants and butterflies that dwell the thick Vythiri rain forest.

for more details please visit: www.vythiriresort.com