Wayanad - No Frills Destination

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Wayanad is a no frill holiday destination offering tourists the simple pleasures of life. The region bordering the greener part of Kerala is a rural region beaming with an old world charm, which has become a rare luxury in today modernistic society. The region offers tourists a glimpse in to the simplicity of life offered in the region and an opportunity to soak in this simplicity far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The region enjoys good popularity among the tourist circle drawing large number of tourist crowd from all parts of the country. This rustic escape is also a popular weekend escape for the large number of people living in close proximity to the region.

Located on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau amidst the majestic Western Ghats, in north-east Kerala, Wayanad is blessed with picturesque natural surroundings from the rolling slopes, rich landscape, lush greenery, dense forests, paddy fields and much more. The natural beauty of the region is further amplified by the serene and peaceful ambiance of the region, which gives the entire region a tranquil and soothing appearance perfect for ...
... relaxing and rejuvenating far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Wayanad is believed to have derived its name from the combination of two Tamil words Vayal and Naad, Vayal meaning Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, Wayanad meaning 'land of the paddy fields'. Another belief states that the region was formerly known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) which became Mayanad and then finally became Wayanad.

Wayanad is a complete paradise for nature lovers and is more of a restive region wherein you relax and rejuvenate enjoying the simple pleasures of life; however there are several interesting tourist destinations present in and around the region for instance, 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. A trip to the local markets is also a must, renowned for its coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla.

Along with the shopping and sightseeing, the pleasant surroundings of the region offer the perfect setting to enjoy light adventure sports activities like nature walks, trekking, hiking, etc.

There are plenty of hotels and resorts in Wayanad catering to the accommodation needs of the multitude of travelers visiting the region, across all budget categories so as to cater to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.