Wayanad Hotels - Accommodation In The Green Paradise

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Nestled among the picturesque surroundings of the Western Ghats, in the south Indian state of Kerala, is the 'Green Paradise' of Wayanad. Positioned at the tip of the Deccan Plateau, Wayanad is famous for its lush green surroundings and unspoilt nature. Located at a distance of about 76 km from the city of Kozhikode (Calicut), Wayanad is the border of Kerala and Karnataka. Wayanad is also strategically located near to many other popular tourist destinations like Ooty, Kannur, Bangalore, Mysore and Coorg, among others.

Spread over an area of about 2132 sq km, Wayanad comprises of three taluks namely, Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery and Vythiri. Kalpatta is the district headquarters of Wayanad, which was crafted from the Kozhikode and Kannur districts on November 1st, in the year 1980.

The name 'Wayanad', derived from the word 'Vayalnaad', literally means the 'Land of Paddy Fields'. Available evidences suggest that Wayanad was in existence since the New Stone Ages. Relevant information regarding the ancient history of Wayanad can be found on the walls of the two caves in Ampukuthimala, which is situated between Sulthan ...
... Bathery and Ambalavayal.

The Chembra Peak, Edakkal Caves, Kuruva Island and Lakkidi are some of the popular tourist spots of Wayanad. Some other important tourist destinations of Wayanad include the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Pakshipathalam, Pazhassi Raja Tomb, Pookot Lake, Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Soochippara Waterfalls and the Banasura Sagar Dam, to name a few.

Wayanad has become 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. At the moment, 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 prudent make use of advance booking facilities with Wayanad Hotels, especially while visiting the place during 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.