Commune with Nature
Wayanad is probably one of the most scenic and salubrious places in Kerala. Set at an altitude of 700-2100 m in the majestic Western Ghats, Wayanad, is a place acclaimed for its enthralling natural splendor. Ferns, moss, plants and trees in every conceivable shades of green cover every nuke and cranny of Wayanad. Undulating mountains with mist-clad peaks and dense virgin forests make up a majority of Wayanad’s landscape. The life-bloods of Wayanad - Panamaram, Mananthavady and Kabani rivers, along with their tributaries gurgle and gush through the verdant landscape.
Parts of the district still remain unexplored; so if you are up for adventure and fun, Wayanad is the place to be. Bring to life the nature lover, wildlife enthusiast and the photographer in you, as opportunities galore in this petite strip of ‘God’s Own Country’. A trip to this surreal tropical paradise is guaranteed to leave you with memories of a lifetime.
The district is reputed for its luxurious spice, coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber plantations which lie sprawled out in green folds on the hill-slopes. Scores of tribal women picking tea leaves in the estates is a common sight here. Wayanad is one of the few places in Kerala where authentic tribal hamlets still thrive. These remote hamlets are the only ones in Kerala to survive the onslaught of rapid urbanization - many vibrant tribal folk arts like Vatakkali, Kooliattom etc survive in its most pristine form till date. Kalpatta, a tourist destination by itself, is the headquarters of the district.
