Wayanad - Accommodation In The Lap Of Western Ghats

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Wayanad, a picturesque location nestled among the lush green landscapes of the Western Ghats, is a part of the south Indian state of Kerala. A land known for its abundant natural beauty and greenery, Wayanad is a feather in the cap of Kerala. It is set at an altitude ranging from 700 to 2100 meters above sea level. A picturesque hill station set amidst unpolluted landscapes and luxuriant greenery, Wayanad has a plethora of attractions to offer to its visitors.

As per the archeological excavations conducted in the area, the existence of Wayanad had been traced back to more than three thousand years. Historians are also of the opinion that structured human life had been in existence in Wayanad for at least ten centuries before Christ. Moreover, many evidences of the New Stone Age civilization can also be found in Wayanad. The two caves located in the Ambukuthimala (popularly called Edakkal Caves), with carvings and writings from the ancient ages, offers prime examples of the ancient life and civilization of Wayanad.

According to etymologists, the region was called Mayakshetra (Land of Maya) in the ancient times. ...
... It later evolved into Mayanad and eventually came to be known as Wayanad. But according to local fables, the name Wayanad derived from the words Vayal (paddy field) and Naad (land), meaning 'The Land of Paddy Fields'. A land that was home to numerous tribal populations from ancient times, Wayanad still houses many indigenous tribes.

Wayanad is a favourite tourist destination of people from all over the globe. As such, Wayanad is replete with accommodation options. Wayanad Hotels cover a wide variety of categories like budget, deluxe, premium, luxury and resort among others. Presently, homestays are the most preferred type of Wayanad Hotels.

Some of the popular Wayanad Hotels are Varnam Homestay, Fringe Ford, Green Leaves Habitat, Jungle Retreat, Greenex Farms, Tropical Forest Homestays, Wynberg Resorts, Pranavam Homestays, Green Mount Cottage, Glenora Homestay, Wayanad Neverland Homestay, The Windflower Resort and Spa, Pepper Green Village, Misty Mount Homestay, Vythiri Resort, Edakkal Hermitage, Tamarind Thirunelly, Herbal Nest, Lantern Stay, Tranquil Hideaway, Jungle Park Resort, Karapuzha Lakeshore Resort, Aquawoods, Tea Garden Resorts, Westerm Ghats Resort and Banasura Hydel Resort, to name a few.

Some of the facilities offered by Wayanad Hotels are pick and drop facilities, laundry services, in-house restaurant, travel assistance, sightseeing arrangements, car parking, comfortable spacious rooms with exotic views, swimming pool and recreation room among others.

It is wise to do advance booking with Wayanad Hotels, especially during the peak season. Almost all Wayanad Hotels are economically priced to suit the pockets of an ordinary traveller. The Wayanad Hotels also offer numerous holiday/honeymoon packages for their customers at discounted rates, especially during off season.