Wayanad - Simplicity Defined

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Wayanad is a rural district of India, located on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau amidst the majestic Western Ghats, in north-east Kerala. It is one of the sparsely populated regions of India and a great place to enjoy a peaceful and soothing break far away from hustle and bustle of modern cities. Wayanad although a rural region enjoys great popularity among the tourist circle that throng to the region religiously to enjoy a moment of bliss and tranquility amidst the rich natural surroundings of the region. Wayanad offers tourists a rare glimpse of Indian rural life and the simplicity of life offered in the region.

Wayanad forms the border land for the greener part of Kerala and is blessed with rich natural beauty from the rolling slopes, verdant forests, plantations, lush greenery, deep valleys, lakes, waterfalls and much more. Further heightening the beauty of the region is the serene and peaceful ambiance, which transform the region in to a tranquil paradise to beat the stresses and tensions of daily life.

The name Wayanad is said to be the combination of two Tamil words (Vayal + Naad), Vayal meaning ...
... Paddy field and Naad meaning land thus, Wayanad literally meaning ‘land of the paddy fields'. According to local beliefs Wayanad is also said to be formerly known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) from where it began to be referred as Mayanad to finally be known as Wayanad.

Wayanad is a complete treat for nature and wildlife lovers and is home to plenty of interesting tourist attractions. Some of the prominent tourist attractions located in and around Wayanad include 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. The local markets of Wayanad are also a prime attraction of Wayanad and are renowned for their coffee, tea, cocoa, pepper, plantain and vanilla among others.

Along with sightseeing and shopping, the rich locales of Wayanad offer the perfect setting to tourists to enjoy various sorts of adventure activities like nature walks, trekking, hiking, etc. Wayanad enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year and as such the region can be visited throughout the year for an equally enjoyable and memorable vacation.

There are ample numbers of hotels and resorts in Wayanad present across various budget segments so as to cater to varied tastes and preferences of the myriad of travelers visiting the region.