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The district Wayanad spreads across 2132 square kilometers of the Western Ghatts and its a bio-diverse region. The region is located on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau, the land is

packed with scenic beauty. There are sub-tropical savannas, thickly wooded hills, evergreen forests, paddy fields in valleys and spice plantation in hills. The region was formerly known as ‘Mayakshethra’ (the land of Maya). The etymology says that the name derived from the words 'Vayal' and 'Nadu' making it 'the land of paddy fields’. Quite a large area of this district is covered by forests and thats why 20 % of the population here is tribal. Tribals or adivasis like Paniyas, Kurumbas, Adiyas and Kurichyar are the main tribes existing here. The region is well packed with Woodlands, hills and valleys. The flora of Wayanad are characteristics of the Western Ghatts where plantation of different crops been done. The evergreen forests are filled with trees like Rosewood, Aanjili, Mullumirikku, Caussia etc. The district Wayanad is special for visitors around the globe.
The nearest airport to Wayanad is Calicut, which is around 90 kilometers away. Calicut is also the nearest railway station here. The district Wayanad dont has rail paths. Wayanad is on NH 212, which connects Kozhikode to Mysore. KSRTC operates bus services from all major cities of the state to Kalpetta, the administrative capital of Wayanad. November to March and May to September are the best time to visit Wayanad.

The lake is spread over 7 acres, which is surrounded by dense bamboo forests, and it is an ideal place for people love tranquility. Boating is possible at the lake. There is also a hill near to the lake, which is

suitable for trekking. The lake located in Thariode, which lies 16 kilometers from Kalpetta. Boating here is possible in between 9.00 am and 6.00 pm. Pallikkunnu church, Mananthavady is near to this place and a good visiting spot.

Banasura Sagar (Ocean in the name of Demon Bana) Dam is the largest earthen dam in India and second largest in Asia. The dam is located 21 kilometers from Kalpetta and near to the Karalad

Lake. The dam is a part of the Banasura sagar project by the Indian government. The dam is across the Karamanathodu, which is a tributary of the Kabani River. The dam supports the Kakkayam hydroelectric project and irrigation of fresh water to the required regions.

Meenmutty is the largest waterfall in Wayanad. The water here is drops from about 300 meter over three stages. The place located 2 kilometer from the Ooty main road leading to Vythiri and is 28 kilometer far from Sulthan Batheri.

The thirunelly temple is located 30 kilometer north east of Mananthavady. The temple is surrounded by the three mountains Kambamala, Karimala and Varadiga. The temple is a good example of Kerala

style architecture and the main parts are shielded with granites. The river ‘Papanasini’ (sin destroyer) is running downhill to the temple. The presiding deity here is Lord Vishnu and it is one of the important Hindu pilgrimage centers in the state. The entry time here is from 6.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm. The temple can easily reach by road.

This location of breathtaking beauty is three kilometres from Ambalavayal which is 25 kilometres from Kalpetta. The Edakkal cave in the Ambukuthy mountain, is not a cave in the real

sense. As stated in the India Antiquary (Vol.XXX, page - 410) and quoted in the District Gazette, Kozhikode, it is only'a cleft about 96ft. long and 22ft wide in the rock'. It is a fissure made by a corner of rock splitting off from the main body due to some natural causes. The depth of both the cleft and the fissure is 30 ft. What makes it a cave to the ordinary observer is the fact that in the other portion of the large cleft, an enormous rock, weighing several tonnes, has fallen forming a roof over a large part of it. The rock wall contains some interesting carvings, which represent human and animal figures and objects of human use and symbols. These carvings speak of a highly civilized people of pre-historic age and inspires the archaeologists and historians to rewrite the history of Wayanad and Kerala as a whole.

The Kuruva island, 950 acres of ever green forest on the tributaries of east flowing river Kabani, is an ideal picnic spot, far away from the disturbances of city life. The island is uninhabited. Rare species of

birds, orchids and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom. It is 17 Kms. east of Mananthavady and 40 kms. north west of Sulthan Bathery

Muthanga, Which is 16 kms. east of Sulthan Bathery, is located very near to the Karnadaka border. Wild forests covering an area of 345 sq.kms form the Muthanga wild life sanctuary; the biggest

abode of wild animals in Malabar. Elephant, spotted deer, bison, tiger, cheeta, wild bear, etc. are found in this sanctuary. The forest Department has facilities for providing elephant rides to tourists, here.

Pazhassi Tourist Resort at Mananthavady is a good picnic centre in north Wayanad. There is a good aquarium here. Coin-operated toys for children and boating facilities for tourists are available here.

It is a natural fresh water lake, brimmed with ever green mountains. The weather here is salacious; the scenic beauty, hypnotising and the nature, unspoiled. Pookot lake tourist resort in Vythiri is

This waterfall is at Vellarimala village near Chooralmala in Meppadi panchayat. It is a picnic spot as well as a trekking centre. The sentinel rock, a rock of more than 200 mts in height, is ideal for rock climbing.