Wayanad – Land Of Paddy Fields

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Wayanad is a simple yet beautiful holiday destination offering tourists a pleasant break from the mundane city life they live. The hill station settled in the north-east of Kerala, perched up in the higher regions of Western Ghats offering splendid views of the neighboring regions, also has the location to impress. Wayanad offers tourists a glimpse into the simplicity of life and the pleasures derived from it far away from the materialistic world.

Wayanad is one of the least populated regions and is the perfect destination for tourists looking for a place to get away from the crowd, the usual and the constant chaos and stress and Kerala with its rich locales and the tranquil ambience perfectly fits the bill.

There are quite a few beliefs pertaining to the name of Wayanad. According to one popular belief is that the name is derived from two Tamil words (Vayal + Naad), Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, Wayanad meaning land of the paddy fields. Another belief related to the name of the region is that, it was once known as Mayakshetra (Maya’s Land) from where it evolved to Mayanad and finally ...
... to Wayanad.

Wayanad rich in natural beauty offers quite a few interesting sightseeing destinations like the Chembra Peak, Neelimala, Meenmutty Falls, Chethalayam Falls, Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthanga Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Tholpetty, Jain Temple, Edakkal Caves, Pazhassi Raja’s Tomb, Pookote Lake, sentinel Rock Falls, Kanthanpara Falls, Sunrise Valley and much more.

In addition to sightseeing, tourists can also indulge in activities like trekking, hiking, nature walks, etc. Tourists can also explore the local markets famous for its coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla among others.

There are ample numbers of Wayanad hotels and resorts catering to the accommodation needs of the travelers visiting the region. The hotels in Wayanad are also present across various budget segments ranging from the luxury hotels and resorts to the economy and budget hotels, catering to all tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers.

Wayanad experiences a temperate weather throughout the year and as such the region can be visited at any point of the year for an equally enjoyable time. Wayanad is also well connected to the rest of the country. The nearest airport is the Kozhikode airport located approx. 66 km away. While, the nearest railway station is the Kozhikode railway station lying approx. 110 km away.