Located at an altitude of 700-2100 m above the sea level, Wayanad is a leading Tourist destination of Kerala, South India. Known for its luxurious plantations of rubber, coffee, tea, cardamom, and pepper that stretch over the hills of Wayanad as long as eye can see, Wayanad is one of the most rejuvenating places in South India. The hill ranges of Vythiri taluk (taluk is a sub division of a district), through which the road from Kozhikhode ascends the Wayanad plateau over the astonishing bends and ridges, are the highest locations of the district.
With the fast flowing rivers Panamaram, Mananthavady and Kabini cutting across the swelling landscape, Wayanad presents a picturesque view of the hill station, which has managed to retain its pristine beauty till date. The place is also home to the oldest and highest number of tribes in Kerala. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is another attraction of the hill station is addition to the naturalbeauty of the place.
Pookat fresh water Lake, Kuruvadweep picnic spot, Thirunelly Temple and Chenbra peak are some of the places in and around Wayanad that can be visited during the Tour to Fascinating Kerala Hill Stations.
Connectivity :
By Air
The airport nearest to the Wayanad is at Kozhikode airport at Karippur which is well connected to the hill station by a number of transportation options.
By Rail
The nearest railway station to the pristine hill station of Wayanad is located at Kozhikode, which is situated at a distance of around 67 kms away from Wayanad
By Road
A number of excellently maintained roads connect Wayanad with its neighboring cities. These include the Kozhikode- Mysore National Highway No. 212, which passes through the middle of the district. However it is best to avoid these roads at night as they run through a region which is famous for its elephants!
