This beautiful hidden gem is located in the heart of Kerala. Wayanad is famous for its lush greenery, unforgettable landscapes, and rich biodiversity, attracting thousands of tourists annually. You can spark your journey to Kerala by immersing yourself in nature, heritage and adventures.
Nature Welcomes You -
Wayanad is blessed with its rich nature and diversity. The forests, waterfalls, landscapes, greeneries and astonishing mountain ranges will give you life-long memories. The must place of Wayanad is Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, a place filled with flora and fauna. Take the chance to view the elephants, tigers, leopards and various other wildlife species of birds. Visit Pookode Lake to calm your soul; it is covered by greenery and offers various boating facilities, and it is a perfect spot for leisure. You can explore the Soochipara Falls and Meenmutty Falls, where nature welcomes you with open arms.
Rich Culture and History -
Wayanad has a rich history with age-old heritage. To explore heritage, visit the Edakkal Caves, where you can spot rock carvings of the Neolithic Age. These caves give you a spot for the early humans and their artistic skills. Embark your trip with a visit to Wayanad Heritage Museum, where you can view the various artifacts and historical relics. Through the visit to Museum, you can find a more about the culture of Wayanad.
Adventure -
Wayanad is also known for its adventure, so gear yourselves to explore new adventures in the lush greenery. Must trek to Chembra Park, one of the highest peaks in Wayanad. This trek will take you to one more blessing of mother earth: "Hridaya Saras", a heart-shaped lake that adds romance to your trek. Want to do some road adventure? You can visit Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, do a jeep safari, take a glimpse of a wild forest, and explore the unexplored place of the Wayanad.
Tea Plantation and Spices -
Wayanad is also blessed with tea plantations and spice gardens. You can enjoy the process of tea plantation, from picking leaves, processing and packaging. Try the fresh leaved tea in the tea estates. Explore the spice garden, learn how different spices are cultivated, and gain some meaningful experience about spices and how spices help cure diseases.
Local Cuisines -
Take the chance to enjoy the famous local cuisines of Wayanad. Your trip to Wayanad is complete without trying the Appam, Puttu, Malabar Parotta, and Karimeen Pollichathu; favourable curries will excite your taste. Must visit the Wayanad Bamboo Briyani, an eccentric delight; the Briyani is cooked inside the bamboo shoots, which gives you a different aroma and taste.
Conclusion -
Wayanad is a perfect adventure, culture, heritage, and nature batter from enjoying delicious cuisines to finding peace in nature to doing adventure or enjoying rich heritage. Planning your journey to this magical beauty and cultural tapestry would be best.
