Wayanad Packages - In The Rainforest

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Wayanad, often referred to as the 'Garden of Eden' lies nestled in the lush green hills of the Western Ghats. Part of a remote forest reserve that spills over into the wild life sanctuaries belonging of the neighbouring states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Wayanad is one of the later formed districts of Kerala.

Wayanad's strategic location has also been a boon for the tourism development in Wayanad. A convenient stop over point between Bangalore and Mysore, Wayanad gets a lot of weekend tourists. Wayanad is also located near the other tourist locations like Ooty and Coorg.

Wayanad with its virgin forests, mist covered mountains and valleys, rice paddies, spice plantations, flora and fauna, waterfalls, lakes and historic monuments is a tourist hot spot and one of the most visited districts in Kerala.

Tourists visiting Wayanad can choose a Wayanad package offered by a lot of hotels, tour operators and travel planners that will ensure that they get the best package according to their budget and taste.

For the adventurous, Wayanad is the place to visit. With the numerous trekking trails and hiking paths, ...
... Wayanad is a trekker's delight.

Climb up the Chembra Peak, 2100 metres above sea level, and take in the beauty from the summit. There is a lake at the top which promises spectacular views.
Pakshipaathalam, a formation of large boulders deep in the forests, is also another ideal trekking destination. There is a natural rock cave in the Brahmagiri Hills that attracts a lot of avid trekkers.

Wayanad has a lot of historical importance. Wayanad packages to Sultan Bathery, a small town in Wayanad that derives its name from the Nizam of Hyderabad, Tipu Sultan will interest you if you are an ardent history student. Tipu built a fort that was known as Sultan’s Battery, as he used this place to store ammunition.

Kerala's own son, Pazhassi Raja, christened as the 'Lion of Kerala' by the British for his fearlessness, was the first to fight a guerrilla war against them. In the memory of Pazhassi Raja a tomb has been built near Mananthavady.

Edakkal Caves with petroglyphs thought to date back over 3000 years is believed to be in existence from the New Stone Age. This ancient rock shelter, 4000 feet up the mountain near Ambalavayal, is famous for the rock art depicting human and animal carvings.

For the religiously zealous, Wayanad packages to the Ananthanatha Swamy Temple, popularly referred to as the Jain Temple, the Tirunelli Temple, Papanasini, Valliyoorkavu Temple, Sita Lava Kusha Temple, Thrissilery Shiva Temple and the Pallikkunnu Church is a must.

The nearest airport is the Karipur international airport in Kozhikode and the nearest railway station to Wayanad is the Kozhikode railway station.