Wayanad Packages - Snug Amidst The Clouds

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Wayanad is a popular tourist destination in Kerala that is set snugly amidst the Western Ghats and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere. Spread across an area of 2132 sq km, Wayanad lies at the border of Kerala's greener area and comprises of three taluks that are Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery and Vythiri. Wayanad is set in close proximity to popular tourist destinations such as Ooty, Kannur, Bangalore, Mysore and Coorg and so is popular not just as a tourist destination in itself but also for its strategic proximity to these destinations. Many Wayanad Packages involve a tour of the many avenues of the region as well as a tour to some of these very famous tourist destinations located nearby.

Wayanad is laced by lofty mountain ranges that are enveloped in a dense forests that house several aboriginal tribes, exotic flora and fauna. Some parts of these dense forests are still unexplored which is home to diverse tribal groups flourish. These dense forests with their undulating terrain are also excellent trekking routes that are favoured by the more adventurous tourists and trekking enthusiasts. Several adventure enthusiasts ...
... avail Wayanad Packages that take them on challenging tours through a number of outback trails and trekking routes amidst a thick growth of vegetation. The region is home to two major wildlife reserves called Muthanga and Tholpetty that house a wide variety of flora and fauna, some of which even include many endangered species of animals and plants.

Chembra Peak, Edakkal Caves, Kuruva Islands and the highest point in Wayanad, Lakkidi, which are some of the most popular tourist destinations here are part of most Wayanad Packages. Wayanad Packages also include other interesting attractions such as Pakshipathalam, Pazhassi Raja Tomb, Pookot Lake, Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Soochippara Waterfalls and the Banasura Sagar Dam. Wayanad Packages also include many pilgrim destinations such as Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple, Thirunelli Temple, Valliyoorkavu Temple, Seetha Luva-Kusha Temple and the Thrissilery Shiva Temple. Many believers take holy dips in the sacred waters of the Papanasini stream in Thirunelli Temple that is believed to wash off all the sins.

Wayanad Packages also include a trip to the Pookote lake, which is a natural freshwater lake surrounded by dense evergreen forests and hills and is a popular attraction here. Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earth dam in India and a trip to the beautiful Kuruva Island on the Kabini river with its tropical forests is also a popular activity part of many Wayanad Packages.

The closest airport and railway station are situated in the city of Kozhikode that is situated around 98 km from Wayanad. A well laid network of roads connects Wayanad to major cities within and outside the state.