Keralam travel guide
Wayanad Tourism | Natural Beauty, Cultural Heritage, and Diverse Wildlife
Wayanad, a hilly district in Keralam, India, is famous for its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. Its altitude ranges from 700-2100 meters above sea level, and it has several wildlife sanctuaries, waterfalls, and trekking trails.
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and the Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary are home to elephants, tigers, leopards, deer, and many species of birds. Meenmutty Waterfalls and Soochipara Waterfalls are popular tourist attractions in Wayanad. Chembra Peak and Pakshipathalam trekking trails offer stunning views of the hills and valleys.
Visitors can also explore tribal villages and learn about their customs and traditions. The Edakkal Caves have prehistoric cave paintings, and the district offers a unique blend of Keralam and tribal cuisine. Wayanad is a popular tourist destination in Keralam, offering wildlife safari, trekking, and cultural experiences. continue reading
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Tourist Places in Wayanad
Edakkal Caves
Edakkal Caves near Ambalavayal in Wayanad is a major prehistoric heritage attraction on the Ambukuthi Hills. Reached by an uphill…
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Dams & Reservoirs
Banasura Sagar Dam
Banasura Sagar Dam at Padinjarathara is one of Wayanad's signature reservoir attractions, set below the forested Banasura Hills. The vast…
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Hills & Trekking
Chembra Peak
Chembra Peak near Meppadi is the highest peak in Wayanad and one of Keralam's best-known regulated trekking landscapes. Rising to…
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