Wayanad adorns the northern tip of Kerala and is among the few areas in the world that have managed to conserve their natural charm and beauty. Teeming with rare flora and fauna, it is considered among the most picturesque locations in Kerala. It is host to a large variety of endemic species. One is surrounded by mist-covered peaks and lush greenery on all sides. The tribals of the area are renowned for their unique customs and the festivals here are true celebrations of the harmony between man and nature. Many prominent resorts have come up in this area as well and provide our visitors with many adventure sports and trekking options in the very palms of nature.
This place is a perfect goal for trekking exercises. Climb up the rough landscapes of the Chembra Peak found 2,100 meters above ocean level on the southern piece of Wayanad. Chembra is the tallest peak in Wayanad and is a perfect zone for trekking. There is a heart moulded lake while in transit to the highest point of the pinnacle, which is accepted to have never become scarce, is a noteworthy vacation spot here. With authorization from the Forest Department, one-day treks and two-day natural life treks are conceivable.
Banasura Sagar Dam that impounds the famous Karamanathodu tributary of the east flowing river in Kerala that is Kabini River. The dam is encircled amidst a beautiful nature with a lot of options to do trekking and similar adventure activities. Hundreds of tourists arrive at the dam to enjoy its beauty and take photographs. It is a part of the Indian Banasura Sagar Project consisting of a dam and a canal project.
A famous animal sanctuary in Kerala and one of the major places to visit in Wayanad is Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary which has an extent of 344.4 square kilometers with four ranges. The ranges are called Sulthan Bathery, Muthanga, Kurichiat and Tholpetty. It acts as a haven for many large and wild animals such Indian Bison, elephants, deer, tigers etc along with some unique birds. It is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala bestowed with lush green nature.
Edakkal caves are well known for its pictorial depictions (cave art), which are thought to be of 6000 B C. To achieve the hollows, one needs to trek through the Ambukutty Mala. It will take around 45 minutes to climb the hill and you will never get baffled in your outing to these historical caves & it is one of the famous places to see in Wayanad.