Wayanad – Visit a Pristine Hill Station of Kerala

Wayanad is one of the loveliest hill station of Kerala, that nestled among the mountains of Western Ghats. This green paradise is 76km away from the nearest seashore of Kozhikode. This heavenly place is a mix of hills, rocks, waterfalls, paddy fields and valleys which provide for exceptional adventure experience to visitors. Mountains and forests, those saying stories from the Stone Age culture of man, intersperse to create numerous outback trails, trekking routs and opportunities for other adventure sports. Also this place is very suitable for eco tourism activities.

The name Wayanad derived from the word ‘Vayalnadu’ means the land of paddy fields. Wayanad is also a biggest foreign exchange earners of Kerala from centuries ago. The cash crops and spices from this hill land is very quality products to export. Wayanad is known for its picturesque mist-clad hill stations, sprawling spice plantations, luxurious forests and rich cultural traditions. The leading tourist centres of South India like Ooty, Mysore, Coorg and Kannur are around this region.

The deciduous forests of Wayanad is famous for Entada scandals, Calycopteries floribunda etc. Wayanad is also arranging safe home to different rare species of plants and animals. Muthanga and Tholpetty are the main wildlife sanctuaries here to protect these rare species. For wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, Wayanad's wildlife sanctuaries are must visit destinations.

Wayanad Heritage Museum is located at Ambalavayal is displaying an interesting collection of artifacts that shed light on history, culture and heritage of this areas. The museum has ancient collection of sculptures, stone weapons, tribal artifacts etc. There is a fine figure of the Goddess of fertility, Urvara, also displayed here. Remnants of Stone age tools and pottery found within the Muniyaras (Stone age tombs) are displayed here.