Beautiful and enchanting Wayanad !!
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The plantation district of Kerala, Wayanad is nick named
"God's own garden". Once you visit this place you are bound to agree with this term. The eye catching water falls, tranquil fresh water lakes, spellbinding peaks, wildlife sanctuaries, emerald woods, historical monuments, places of pilgrimage etc, would reinforce the above said term. One can be sure that Wayanad is one of the reason for Kerala making into the list '50 must-see tourist destinations of the world' by National Geographic.
Chembra Peak
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At 2100 metres, the spectacular Chembra Peak located towards the southern part of Wayanad is the tallest summit in the region. Climbing this peak is a challenging endeavour and
would take a full day.
Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary
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Spread over a vast area, Muthanga is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Region. It's a rain forest reserve connected to two-major sanctuaries-Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Mudhumalai Sanctuary in Tamilnadu.
Edakkal caves
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Etchings found on the walls of these caves have drawn the serious attention of archeologists and historians worldwide. It is assumed that the Edakkal had been inhabited at various stages in history. A telescope installed by the DTPC that offers a panoramic view of the surrounding country is another attraction.
Pookot Lake
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The fresh water lake nested above wooded hills, is the only one of its kind in Kerala. It is one of Wayanad's top visitor draws.
Banasura Lake
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The fresh water lake nested above wooded hills, is the only one of its kind in Kerala. It is one of Wayanad's top visitor draws.
Jain Temple
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This temple is one of the most important amongst a series of ruins spread across the state of Kerala that testify a period of strong Jain presence in this region. Believed to have built in the 13th century, it served as a Hindu shrine and eventually as an ammunition store for Tipu Sultan's marching armies.
Pazhassi Raja's tomb
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One of the earliest to strike the banner of revolt against the British overlordship in this part of India, Pazhassi Raja took refuge in the Wayanad hills, and resorted to classic techniques of guerrilla warfare against the superior British forces. He was downed in a ferocious encounter that took place at Mavilanthode in 1805. Pazhassi's tomb marks the point where he was cremeated.
Soochipara Waterfalls
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The fresh water lake nested above wooded hills, is the only one of its kind in Kerala. It is one of Wayanad's top visitor draws.
Meenmutty Waterfalls
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An interesting 2 km jungle trek off the main Ooty Road, Meenmutty is the largest and most spectacular waterfall in Wayanad. A unique feature is that water drops about 300 metres over three stages.
