Travel Interests : Nature, Sightseeing, Photography, Coastal Cuisine, Hills, Beaches
Lakes, temples, wilderness and caves – what more can an adventurer seek! Wayanad, in the north-eastern part of Kerala, promises all this and more.
Relatively unexplored, this enchanting region offers stunning views all around. Do visit the Pookot Lake, spectacular against the backdrop of verdant hills and forests. The Neelimala Hills in particular make a grorgeous trip; and the views from Valley View are stunning.
Emphasising the prehistoric origins of this ancient land are the Edakkal caves, where you can still make out carvings from a time long past. For more about this great place, do visit the Ambalavayal Museum.
• Visit Pookot Lake set amidst the backdrop of hills and jungles. • Enjoy stunning views from Valley View. • See the prehistoric carvings in the Edakkal caves. • Visit Neelimala Hills. • Visit Ambalavayal Museum.
An altitude of 700 2100 metres above sea level, sub-tropical vegetation, thickly wooded hills and forests, green paddy fields and valleys, and numerous spice plantations all comprise the scenic Wayanad. The variation in topography is reflected in the areas weather which ranges from rainy and wet in the hills to somewhat humid and warm in the plains. Windy and rain-lashed, Wayanad spreads across... more