Go on a wildlife trail in Wayanad

Snuggled on the southern tip of the Deccan plateau, Wayanad, the land of heavily wooded forests, deep valleys and beautiful heritage sites is one of the most spectacular hill-stations in Kerala. Wayanad, which is also home to tribal populations shares its borders with Coorg in Karnataka on the north and with Calicut on the west. The natural scenic beauty of Wayanad and its rich natural resources offer several opportunities for adventure tourism.

Wayanad is an ideal destination for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Wayanad’s wildlife sanctuaries are must visit destinations for holidayers. Wayanad boasts of a great forest cover and has two major wildlife reserves -- Muthanga and Tholpetty. The sanctuaries have a splendid range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species.

Besides the sanctuaries, Wayanad has swathes of lush coffee, tea, pepper and cardamom plantations draped all over the hills of Wayanad. Holidayers can go for nature walks in the plantations, indulge in a leisurely breakfast at the plantation and soak in the pleasures of slow life of a hill-station.

For thrill-seekers, there are a host of activities – jungle trails, explore the mountainous terrain by trekking and heritage walks through ancient ruins. A local attraction is Lake Pookote, a natural lake that has been drawing tourists for its scenic beauty.

Wayanad is an ideal weekend getaway for the summer and is easily accessible from cities like Bangalore, Cochin and Chennai. Some of the best months for visiting are May-June. Enjoy the slow pace of life in Wayanad which is a perfect setting for an adventurous trip.

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