WAYANAD is a district located in the north-east region of the Indian state of Kerala, at the southernmost tip of the Deccan Plateau.It is known for its cool highland climate, misty peaks and its virgin forests. Wayanad also played a prominent role in the history of the subcontinent. It is often called the spice garden of the south, the land of paddy fields, and the home of the monsoon…
Wayanad’s rich history stretches back to the Neolithic Age, with the Edakkal Caves being one of the oldest signs of human settlement to be discovered. The caves seem to have been inhabited by several human settlersover the course of time. Even though very little is known about these ancient settlers, the cave paintings at Edakkal, the burial sites discovered around the caves, and the ancient earthenware found within are proof of their existence. The region is home to some of the oldest temples in India and also played a pivotal role in the worldwide spice trade. In fact it was the legendary spice gardens of Wayanad that prompted the European powers to establish direct sea routes to India. Many a war has been fought for the dominion of this lucrative trade. Even now the best pepper in the world comes from Wayanad’s green slopes.

The name – Wayanad – is a combination of Vayal (paddy field) and naadu(Land) making it the ‘Land of Paddy fields’. Streams, waterfalls, dense forests, amazing variety of flora and fauna… are the specialties of this land. There are many tribal groups living in this area. A large area of the district is covered by Wayanad forests filled with enchanting beauty of nature everywhere. Tourists arrive here everyday to explore Wayanad’s attractions hidden in the forests. Kuruva island, Haritagiri, Vythiri village, Chembra peak, Pookot lake, Edakkal cave and Lakkidi ranks high in the list of most beautiful Wayanad places. Thirunelli Temple and Ananthanatha Swamy Temple are the two very famous pilgrimage centers in Wayanad. Wayanad churam is a much famed mountain pass in the district.

The amazing curves of the ‘churam’ are worth a watch! Wayanad weather is very healthy through out the year. Wayanad tourism has a variety of options for travelers to spend their valuable time in the rich forests of Wayanad. For accommodation, there are lots of resorts and hotels over there and Wayanad home stays are also available. Kalpetta is a major hub to all the tourist destinations in Wayanad. This place, which is the headquarters of Wayanad district, offers opportunities to enjoy cool highlands, adventure, wildlife and farm tour.A you wish to give a boost to your Wayanad vacation with a bit of eco tourism, then Forest is one of the most surreal places that you should not miss out upon.