Wayanad is a hill station in North Kerala, a jewel in God’s Own Country - Kerala. Nature reigns here & is at its best. A true treat to our animal loving patrons.
Wayanad District came into existence on 1st November, 1980 as the 12th District of Kerala consisting of Mananthavady, Sulthanbathery and Vythiri Taluks. The name Wayanad is derived from Vayal Nadu which means the land of paddy fields. It is a picturesque plateau situated at a height between 700 meters and 2100 meters above the mean sea level nested among the mountains of the Western Ghats on the E
astern portion of North Kerala and on the sides of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka States. The District was carved out from the then Kozhikode and Kannur Districts. About 885.92.sq.km of area is under forest. The culture of Wayanad is mainly tribal oriented. Though considered as backward, this District is perhaps one of the biggest foreign exchange earners of the State, with its production of cash crops like pepper,cardamom, coffee, tea, spices and other condiments. Wayanad literally means “the land of paddy fields.”
This land is rich in natural wonders, history & tradition. Its vast expanse of greenery, spice scented breeze, mist capped hills, salubrious climate & the hypnotizing beauty dazzle all visitors. Scaling Edakkal caves & Chembra peak will delight all trekkers. Chembra peak, in particular, will dare all trekkers, a true trekker’s paradise. Kuruwa Dweep, Soochipara & Meenmutty Waterfalls, Pookot Lake are few of the unblemished water spots in Wayanad. Rafting, boating, angling, swimming & exotic birds watching could all be done here. Wayanad’s two wildlife sanctuaries - Tholpetty & Muthunga - share borders with Nagarahole, Bandipur & Mudumalai sanctuaries. These reserves are home to Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Gaurs, Sambas, Deers & many more. Camping out at nights is another joyful option that will delight all our nature loving & adventurous patrons.
