Wayanad - Luxurious Stay In God's Own Country

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Known as the 'The Green Paradise', Wayanad is situated in the state of Kerala popular for its lush greenery and amazing scenery. The name Wayanad is believed to be derived from the word 'Vayal Nadu' which means paddy field. The hill station lies between the Western Ghats and consists of three taluks. Perched at an altitude of 2100 m, Wayanad is famous for a variety of endangered animals and varied vegetation. Besides tourism its revenue mainly depends on the export of tea and other spices.

The Wayand district has a very old history of three thousand years of inhabitation and the ruins of Stone Age civilization can be found here. Pazhassi Raja, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan had ruled the area and later the region came under the rule of the British. Some of them are Edakkal Caves, Meenmutti Falls, Soochipara Falls, Pookot Lake, Chembra Peak, Kuruva Dweep, Neelimala View Point, Thirunelli Temple and Sulthan Batheri. The Edakkal Caves can be reached by trekking of 1 km distance and is famous for pre-historic paintings. The wildlife sanctuary in Wayanad is also a favoured destination for the visitors.

The accommodation ...
... in Wayanad is costlier as the Wayanad Hotels include mainly luxurious types. Cottages and Resorts are common here. They are fully furnished with all amenities and provide arrangements for sightseeing too. Ayurvedic treatment and spa facilities are also available in some hotels. Hotels in the budget range provide comfortable rooms with centralized air conditioning and complimentary breakfast.

The five star Wayanad Hotels rated Vythiri Hotel with all modern facilities. This hotel is very near to the national highway as well as near to some of the major tourist destinations. This hotel provides fully furnished rooms with all facilities like swimming pool, ayurveda and spa centre, medical and laundry services, outdoor activities, business centre, bonfire, multi-cuisine restaurant and many others. This hotel has 48 deluxe rooms and cottages to stay and relax.

The medium luxury hotels in the area are Banasura Hill Resort, Rain Country Resort, Green Gates Hotel, Upavan Resort, Royal Palm Resort, Better Homestay and Wayanad Silver Woods Resort. These hotels also provide various recreational facilities like in the luxury hotels with various types of rooms. Central heating, airport transfer, health club, medical services and safe deposit locker are offered by these hotels. Some of these hotels organize trekking, rock climbing, rafting and camping out with the supervision of a professional guide.

Sweet Home, Pranavam Holidays, The Chembra Heritage, Green Mount Cottages, Rain Country Resorts, Aranyakam Homestay, kalindi River Resort and The Woodlands are some of the budget hotels in the area. These are comparatively cheaper and provide all possible facilities. They also offer deluxe, executive rooms, suites and cottages.