Where the wild hills breathe.
Discover Wayanad through ancient caves, rainforest trails, wildlife corridors, waterfalls, lakes, tribal heritage, plantations and quiet mountain villages.
A destination shaped by forest, culture and altitude.
Set high in Kerala’s Western Ghats, Wayanad brings together misty hills, spice estates, prehistoric heritage, indigenous traditions and one of South India’s most rewarding road-trip landscapes.
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Choose your Wayanad experience
Road, rail and air connections
Major arrival points
Nearest major airport for central and south Wayanad; roughly 85–105 km depending on destination.
Primary rail gateway, connected by road through Thamarassery Ghat.
Best central hub for Vythiri, Meppadi, Banasura and nearby attractions.
Convenient for Edakkal, Muthanga, Ambalavayal and south-east Wayanad.
Convenient for Kuruva, Tholpetty, Thirunelli and north Wayanad.
Quick distance planner
Three easy travel circuits
Vythiri & Meppadi
Pookode Lake
En Ooru
Lakkidi View Point
Chembra / Soochipara
Tea-estate sunset
Bathery & Ambalavayal
Edakkal Caves
Heritage Museum
Karapuzha Dam
Cheengeri Hills
Jain Temple
Mananthavady & North
Kuruva Island
Pazhassi Tomb
Thirunelli Temple
Tholpetty Safari
Kurumbalakotta sunrise
Know before you go
Check weather
Heavy rain can affect waterfalls, trekking permits, safaris and ghat-road travel.
Confirm entry
Forest, trekking and eco-tourism attractions may use limited slots or temporary closures.
Leave no trace
Avoid litter, loud music and off-route driving in forests, streams and plantation areas.
Respect communities
Use authorised guides and seek permission before photographing residents or tribal spaces.