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About Wayanad
Wayanad, which is also known as the green paradise lies in between the mountains of the
Western Ghats. It is called the green paradise because it forms the border of the greener
portion of Kerala. It lies at a distance of 76 km from Kozhikode.

Wayanad district is located on the southern tip of the Deccan plateau and in the north-eastern
part of Kerala. It is at a short distance from popular tourist destinations like Ooty, Kannur,
Bangalore, Mysore and Coorg.

History of Wayanad
Wayanad is spread over an area of 2132 sq km and includes three talukas, namely,
Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery and Vythiri. The headquarters of the district is situated at
Kalpetta. Wayanad District was formed on November 1, 1980 as the 12th district. It has been
formed from the Kozhikode and Kannur districts. Wayanad means 'Land of Paddy Fields'.

Wayanad has a rich history and the hills of Wayanad have several evidences of the New Stone
Age civilisation. There are pictures and pictorial writings on the walls of both the caves of
Ampukuthimala, which lie between Sulthan Bathery and Ambalavayal, that provide crucial
information about the past era and civilisation.

In ancient times, Wayanad was under the rule of the kings of the Veda tribe. Later its control
came into the hands of the Pazhassi Rajahs of the Kottayam Royal Dynasty. After becoming
the king of Mysore, Hyder Ali invaded this land and brought it under his control. However, it
went back to the Kottayam Royal Dynasty during the reign of Tipu Sultan.

Numerous changes were seen in Wayanad, after it came under the British rule. Tea and other
cash crops were cultivated in the plateau and roads were also built from Kozhikode and
Thalassery, across the risky slopes of Wayanad.

People & Culture in Wayanad

The famous tribal events and folk dance performances by tribes are hosted between February
and May. Wayanad celebrates Onam, a famous festival during August- September. Other main
festivals celebrated in Wayanad include Maha shivaratri and Vishu.

Things to do in Wayanad
Today Wayanad is a popular tourist destination in Kerala with numerous attractions such as
Chembra Peak, Edakkal Cave, Kuruva Island and Lakkidi, which is the highest point in
Wayanad.

Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Pakshipathalam, Pazhassi Raja Tomb, Pookot Lake, Sentinel
Rock Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Soochippara Waterfalls and the Banasura Sagar
Dam are other places of interest.
This place is also famous for a number of temples such as Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple,
Thirunelli Temple, Valliyoorkavu Temple, Sita Lava-Kusha Temple and Thrissilery Shiva
Temple. It also has a popular church known as the Pallikkunnu Church, which is devoted to the
Lourdes Matha.

Wayanad has a healthy weather throughout the year, however best time for sightseeing is
between October and February. During March to May Wayanad experiences hot but pleasant
weather, suitable for exploring the forest area. Tourists who enjoy rains can opt to visit between
June and September with the maximum temperature hitting up to 30 C, accompanied with
heavy winds and rain falls.

Food & Shopping in Wayanad

Special cuisines of Wayanad include Poricha kootu, Moru kootan, Avvial, Pal payasam and
many more. However, tourists can have customized food as per their needs, such as north
Indian, Biryani, purely vegetarian food, Jain cuisine, etc.

Wayanad is well known for the spices of Kerala. Wayanad has shopping centers where tourists
can take home the spices of Kerala, different flavours of tea and coffee. Wayanad is famous for
crafts made of coconut shells, ivory, canes, wood, Bamboo articles and metals which can be
shopped.

Travelling to Wayanad
Wayanad is well connected by road, rail and air. Kozhikode serves as the closest airport and
railway station to reach Wayanad, at a distance of 98 km. Wayanad is well connected by roads
from Kozhikode, Kannur, Ooty and Mysore. There are regular bus services from major cities like
Bangalore, Chennai and Trivandrum up to Kozhikode. From here tourists can hire cabs or
board bus to reach their destination.

Travelling within Wayanad

Tourists can hire cabs or auto riskshaws to travel within the city. Cab drivers usually charge per
km which is around Rs 7-8 per km. Also, there are numerous of state run government buses to
reach different places in the city. For short trips, tourists can hire cycles and roam around the
city. Cycles cost around Rs 50 per hour.

Accommodation Options in Wayanad

Wayanad offers numerous accommodation options suiting the budget of all kinds of travellers.
Hotels in Wayanad are located away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. The cottages
and bungalows are designed in a traditional style preserving the heritage of Kerala. Tourists can
also opt to stay in a tree house for a one of its kind experience.
Information
State:
State: Kerala
Famous for/as: Hill
Altitude: 2100 M
Pincode: 670001
District: Wayanad
Language: Malayalam
STD code: 04936
Weather: Summer 20 To 36C, Winter 10 To 31C

Featured review about Wayanad

Mysterious caves to Luxury Villas!
"We often head to Wayanad, a quaint hill station in Kerala located 300kms from Bangalore. It
makes for a perfect getaway due to its proximity to home, its wildlife and breathtaking
landscape.
Its yet another weekend today and we are headed to Kalpetta. Our objective is to see some
wildlife and enjoy Kerala cuisine.
We take the route that crossed Muthanga wildlife sanctuary. Located next to Bandipur,
Muthanga is know for its elephant and deer population with the occasion tiger/leopard sighting.
As we reach Muthanga, we slow down hoping to spot something. The landscape looks barren;
brown bald trees and dried out shrubs. The sun is shining hard on us and we are feeling a little
hot even with the AC on. We wonder how animals survive this without any shade of water.
Our car nudges on slowly and the landscape has turned green. Signs of water nearby. High
chances of spotting some elephants maybe. We linger on but looks like were out of luck. We
lose hope and move on looking for lunch options.
Location Muthanga forest. The location of our first stop. Tucked away in the forest is a small
guest house with a small rocky stream flowing nearby. Plenty of Elephant and deer sightings
and unfortunately we werent carrying our camera at the time
Our stay at the first guest house was pleasant. Food and service were top notch and now its
time to move to the next homestay.
Some sort of green tea served upon arrival. Couldnt figure out what it was but it sure tasted
real good!
After a long scenic uphill drive, we arrive at our homestay/hotel. We had seen pictures of it
earlier but the place is just so much more beautiful in real. Pictured above is a view of the
Karapuzha Dam from our property. The rooms are comfy, equipped with all amenities and a
view like that. Lunch is served to us on the portico. Food, cooked by a local villager, smells of
herbs and spices and tastes heavenly. After a big meal, we decide to take a stroll around the
property. The estate manager tell us that they have a cave room and a small natural pond, so
we decide to check these out as well.
The stay was memorable; staff was friendly telling us stories about how this property came
about, they cooked us some great dishes and the view in the morning was just so pretty. We
had a good experience and even though we didn't see any wildlife apart from the stay deer/wild
boar, we are surely going to come back to this place! Kudos to the owners and staff for being so
hospitable!" - Archana Vidur, Bangalore, 1 month ago
Worth a visit
"Key Points:

Trip Cost - Economical, excluding the mode you choose to reach Kozhikode.

Sightseeing - Average (accept 1 which is extraordinary).

Food - Typical mallu food including Fish and Beef & economical.

Stay - Many hotel/resort options available.

Shopping - Nothing.

The trip begins - It was a 1. 5 hrs flight to Kozhikode from Mumbai wch landed at 11 AM.

DAY 1:

Calicut International Airport Map

The journey started from the airport in a car, the weather was hot, although a little greenery
along the way but it's more like a developing concrete city. All boards written in english and
malayalam language. It also drizzled a bit.

Our first stop was at the foot hill (adivaram) of Wayanad and it took us 1. 5 hrs to reach here.
Name of the place was Pull Anjimedu. We had our brunch at a local hotel wch turned out to be
the best food joint we discovered, find below pic of the authentic mallu food, we also had 3
varieties of fish, beef and chaas.

The sightseeing had started on our way to hotel and we covered the following places on Day 1:

1. stop was lakkidi view point, nothing new but the road view was good.

2. stop, chain tree - there is a story revolving around it, you won't need more then 5 min to see
this.

3. pookot lake - boating, aquarium and fish spa, the most economical fish spa you'll find here
only Rs. 50.

We reached out hotel and in the evening went out exploring the street food, we had Beef /
Chicken with malabar paratha, the taste was OK.

DAY 2:
Jain Temple Road Map

1. Jain temple - just an archaeologist thing, stupid to include this in your sightseeing, it can be
explored during the evening while walking also.

After seeing the temple we left for kuruva island and the route was just superb. Name of the
Road was sultan bathery to pulp alley. Amazing one... Its carved between the forest... With lush
green trees and plants on both the sides of the road, no traffic and cool breeze, it's a paradise
for bikers.

2. kuruva island - the most idiotic thing to see and do here. It is nothing like island, do this only if
you have nothing to do. It was so disappointing that I don't have a good pic to share.

After our first day of sight seeing and kuruva island we were really disappointed with what
Wayanad had to offer us, until we changed the normal sight seeing plan and asked the driver to
take us Erika caves and that was the second best decision we tuk.

3. alkali caves, the second best things to do in Wayanad, it's a 340 steep climb but the view at
the top is worth it. It drizzled while we trekked up so we got an awesome view.

4. was Wayanad heritage museum & farm, the farm as the name suggests is a BIG garden with
variety if flower and birds. Its a good place if you go with kids or want to have a relaxed evening
just sitting and doing nothing.

Day 3:

Our last day at Wayanad and the BEST day :) :D

Although it was not part of our itinerary but we made the changes and included this in our
itinerary and decided we would do this in the morning and then leave and this decision changed
our view from WAYANAD to WAYnotANAD!!

Chembra peak - we all we're very excited about it as we had read about it and it was a trek wch
turned out to be the most amazing thing to do in Wayanad... Your Wayanad is not Wayanad if
you done this. It's a trek between the mountains wch lead you to the highest but a v small lake
in Wayanad and man you gotta be there to experience this.

You have to come in quite a bit in your car/bike or hire a jeep, there is ticket counter, the price is
Rs. 700 for 1 to 10 people, so irrespective whether you are single or a group of 10 you'll be
charged same, so incase you are less people tag with someone there and share the cost.

You start the trek from a plain land with tea plantation on either side, and then the actual climb
begins, with steep steps, slippery rocks, naturally made way because of the river stream coming
down from the top hill, a 2. 5 km trek will take you a min of 1. 5 hrs to reach and lot of energy
and stamina, you'll probably be tried to the core and would want to give up mid way, but DON'T,
because the moment you reach up it gonna be worth every effort you had put in.

The view serene that you don't feel like getting up from there, cool and really fast breeze which
has the capacity to take you off your feet if you are standing at the edge and do not have
enough weight.

Trekking down won't take you long, prob half an hour or max 45 min.

The trek opens at 7 AM and shuts around 2 PM, and the best time is 7 or max by 8 so that you
don't get sun on your face when you reach the peak, we were lucky that it had rained the
previous day so or the more green we could see and even more lucky that it don't rain on the
day we trekked.

Wayanad is worth only if you do this trek and Erroll caves, it's OK if you skip everything else
because nothing more is really worth this." - Abhishek Anand, Mumbai, Jan 31, 2017
Very lovely place
"It was really a wonderful trip for us. We were 6people group, travelled from Bangalore to
Wayanad via Mysore. First thing we did while going we had thata idly in bedadi. We started
early in morning from Bangalore. Bcuz of that it was pleasant breakfast. Then we went to
Wayanad there while we crossed the checkpost of bandipur, we started seeing wild animals like
elephant, deer, and wild bisons. But before entering checkpost v saw peacock, etc .., we went
to muthanga national park and santury. Where we went inside forest in jeep. It was like a safari.
And animals in there was were nice watch in their natural environment and in their wild life. For
jeep v have take ticket it was rs110 per person. And then we entered sultan battery we had our
lunch in welton hotel, nice place to have food in Wayanad very reasonable pricing of food .,
parota and briyani was so good ., then we left to alkali caves it was 1 1/2 km walk but very
heritage. Where you can find sculpture on the stone. Very good view from caves. Near the
entrance we can find small handcraft shops where v can buy them for our needs. Then we went
to sunbird resort for our stay. After check-in we went to swimming pool for a luring. Then v came
to room then to campfire and then for a dinner we went to cafe nosh near to the resort. Then
came back and slept in the villa. Then next day morning we went to banasura dam by 8:30 were
we went to fast drive boat ., horse ridding etc wonderful experience the view from the dam was
awesome. And it was good bcuz we walked all the way in the dam, there you may find jeeps
and tempo traveller where they take 10per person to drop in and out. Entrance ticket was 30per
head. There we had pickled mango, pineapple, apple, guava, carrots, beetroot etc ., then v left
to karlad adventure camp, must go to this for adventure activity ., like kayaking, zip lining, It was
wonderful for adventure lovers and nice place ., 230for 2people for kayaking, and 290for a
person Zip Lining. Then v came to pokkat lake we had our breakfast in the resort ., and then to
the calicut highway view point had a fantastic view of guard section road, and mountain range .,
then v started back to room while we were coming back v had food(lunch) in hotel Paradise it
was nice place to have food ., then v took some rest in the room and went for a campfire had
played anthakshari, dance, music etc ., then to the same cafe nosh for dinner ., reasonable
pricing for food. Next day we went to soochiparai water falls we left early morning by 6 from
room v reached by 8. It was a walk come trek 1-1. 5km. Where we had Bath in the falls and
scenic was good and wonderful taste of water and nice place to take Bath ., then v came to
parking where we found place where we had masala noodles and egg omlet and fresh fish fry .,
very cheap and delicious food ., v had puttu kadala curry etc ,. Some of the Kerala special food,
then we started towards Bangalore ., nice and memorial trip we had all kinds of experiences .,
adventures, wild life, romantic, are relaxed, mountain, wild life etc ., we missed cheambeparai
peak we heard it'll be good but tiring trek. 4km walk for one way ., but v can able to see heart
lake and scenic ll be good it seems ., but time didn't permit for us ., if you guys get time then that
ll be good place to go for a trek and enjoy the beauty of nature. ;)" - Ganesh gupta , , Oct 13,
2016
Over Rated Holiday Destination
"Well well, first things first. I had heard a lot about this place, being an ideal holiday destination,
but didn't quite meet my expectations. It's all about the Journey and not the destination- literally
holds true for this place. We drove all the way from Bangalore to Wayanad, which is approx 280
kms drive. And the drive, without any doubt was the best part of the holiday. The highway is well
maintained and surrounded by lush green landscapes, and forests on the either side of the
road. Once you cross the forest, you will be taken up by surprise by the sunflower fields on
either sides. We stopped just next to the fields and clicked lot of photographs.

It took us about 5-6 hrs to reach Wayanad, and the fact that it was nothing like a hill station
disappointed us. The weather was far from being a hill station weather, to be frank it was damn
hot, and so we decided to take some rest and spend time in the resort itself. Next day we
started early with visiting the coffee estates which I would say was some respite to us. Next we
decided to head to the Soochipara Fall. You have to walk about 2Kms from the parking place,
to reach the falls, and after covering all that distance you are just allowed to look at the waterfall
from a distance, ofcourse due to the safety concerns. There are some lake's as well, but for that
you need to trek another 2-3 kms and we were not in a mood for trekking another 2kms since it
was already evening, and so we decided to head back to our resort and spend some time in the
pool. Next day we started our journey back to Bangalore.

May be you can explore the city during Nov-Feb as the weather would be better during these
months, but still I won't recommend it at all." - Tinu Dalal, Bangalore, Mar 30, 2016
A refreshing change, since it is still untouched - relatively
"When you talk of Hill Stations in India, Wayanad may not be what comes to your mind right
away. It is not very well known to people and some may not know that it is in Kerala, since the
moment you hear Kerala, most think of only the back-waters.

But this hill district in the north eastern borders of Kerala is really a treat to the senses. You will
find this refreshing because it is not too touristy, while still being sufficiently well stocked and
connected for tourists owing to its location and strategic importance.
The Edakkal Caves in Wayanad is a must visit. This is a place in the hills where you will find
pre-historic paintings and markings on rocks. Truly remarkable. This place is located at a
distance of about 45 minutes from the town of Kalpetta and you can get there via shared Jeeps.

There are other attractions like cardamom plantations, coffee and tea plantations and the like, if
you are the sorts that is fascinated by botanical wonders.

When I visited Wayanad in the month of February, it was foggy in the mornings and the
temperature would go up to about 24 degrees in the afternoons. Overall, February and October
are the best times to be there." - Joby Abraham, Delhi, Mar 22, 2016
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Top attractions in Wayanad recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

1 Soochipara Falls
Type: Water Fall
Entry: Free
Ranked: 1 Of 47
Ratings: 5.98/7 (58 Reviews)
"The waterfall by itself is a visual delight. Added to that is the ability to bathe at the bottom of the
waterfall safely. Go prepared with a towel and change of clothes if you wish to bathe." -
Vindhya kudva , , 2 months ago
2 Banasura dam
Type: Dam
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 47
Ratings: 5.62/7 (146 Reviews)
"The place was really beautiful and it proves how wonderful God's creation can be. Nothing can
beat nature. The climate, sightseeing and the food was top class. A must visit the place at least
once in your life. " - Darren jude lobow , , 1 month ago
3 Edakkal Caves
Type: Cave
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 3 Of 47
Ratings: 5.63/7 (93 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 17:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 17:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To
17:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 17:00
"UNESCO Declare the site of edakkal caves a world heritage centre. Above the caves one can
get a spectacular view of the mountains junction of states of Kerala,tamilnadu and karnataka" -
Anjana mithra Kk, , Aug 6, 2017
4 Pookat lake
Type: Lake
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 47
Ratings: 4.87/7 (92 Reviews)
"It is 15 km away from Kalpetta (small town in Wayanad district). It is the highest freshwater lake
in Kerala. It is a calm and serene lake surrounded on all sides by hills. Boating is available at
the lake, but depends on rain and the number of..." - Sourabh Jain, , 1 month ago
5 Chembra Peak
Type: View Point
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 47
Ratings: 6.20/7 (46 Reviews)
"Its a trek between the mountains wch lead u to the highest but a v small lake in wayanad
and man u gotta be der to experience dis. U hve to come in quite a bit in ur car/bike or hire a
jeep, der is ticket counter, the price is Rs. 700 for 1 to..." - Abhishek Anand, Mumbai, Jan 31,
2017
6 Heart Lake
Type: Lake
Entry: Free
Ranked: 6 Of 47
Ratings: 6.63/7 (7 Reviews)
"THIS LAKE IS AROUND 8 KILOMETRES FROM THE VYTHRI, THIS LAKE IS NATURALLY IN
A SHAPE OF HEART, SO IT IS CALLED HEART LAKE , IT IS ALSO CALLED THE LOVE
LAKE." - Parth Sabharwal, Delhi, May 7, 2016
7 Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Type: Sanctuary
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 7 Of 47
Ratings: 5.88/7 (20 Reviews)
Timings: Summer - 07:00 To 17:00 , Winter - 07:00 To 17:00
"Muthanga, Which is 16 kms. east of Sulthan Bathery, is located very near to the Karnadaka
border. Wild forests covering an area of 345 sq.kms form the Muthanga wild life sanctuary; the
biggest abode of wild animals in Malabar. Elephant, spotted..." - Imadimmu , Kannur, Feb 11,
2017
8Wayanad Adventure Camp, Karlad Lake
Type: Offbeat Attraction
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 47
Ratings: 5.82/7 (1 Reviews)
"When ever you Travel be aware of your surroundings and safety.A small hurt in the tie or
sprained ankle or allergies could throw you off Balance. Read the safety Form carefully
befirexsignibg.Take travel insurance if you can.Listen to the safety..." - Vicferns , , 2 weeks
ago
9 Wayanad Heritage Museum
Type: Museum
Entry: Paid
Ranked: 9 Of 47
Ratings: 5.53/7 (21 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Saturday - 10:00 To 17:00 , Sunday - 10:00 To
17:00 , Public Holidays - 10:00 To 17:00
"It tells us the ancient peoples tool.My children studied a lot from this.There was not a lot of
people so we saw it slowly.When we go there there was no electricity,So we experience all of
that features,Though it was good." - Radhakrishnana , Kotma, Jun 28, 2016
10 Neelimala View Point
Type: View Point
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 47
Ratings: 6.00/7 (7 Reviews)
"This is the splendid and magnificent Viewpoint in the Kerala, Tamilnadu border. The best time
to visit the place is in the morning. We can reach Viewpoint by hiring a jeep...it costs about
700.It a 2 km jeep ride from the main road and the view is..." - Imadimmu , Kannur, Feb 11,
2017

Popular hotels in Wayanad recommended by HolidayIQ.com travellers

1 Greenex Farms
Price: Rs. Upto 3,551
Ranked: 1 Of 552
Ratings: 6.01/7 (54 Reviews)
Address: Chundale Estate Road
Moovatty, Chundale
Dist : Wayanad
Phone: 4936-206795
Website: Www.greenexfarms.com
"Had excellent time in the resort, its about 20 min drive from kalpetta town,
located in mod of cofee estates, Very beautiful done resort with lot of thoughts,
Food was excellent and i dint expedited this good, i stayed in penituya the
approach..." - Kapil dobal , , 4 days ago
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2 Sunrise Valley Resort
Price: Rs. Upto 5,374
Ranked: 2 Of 552
Ratings: 5.7/7 (314 Reviews)
Address: Kadassery
Vaduvanchal P.O.
Wayanad
Phone: 4936-217270
Website: Www.sunrisevalleywayanad.com
"It was a lovely experience. Rooms and baths are spacious and view from the
balcony was awesome. We enjoyed the ayurvedic massage there, food was
good, staff was really helpful. We did a mini trek to the waterfall and enjoyed
playing in the pool...." - Rajdeep , Bangalore, 1 week ago
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3 Meenmutty Heights
Price: Rs. 5,717 - 5,883
Ranked: 3 Of 552
Ratings: 5.72/7 (74 Reviews)
Address: Chandrgiri Estate
Chellangode
Meppady (Via) Wayanad
Phone: 9656056215
Website: Www.meenmuttyheights.com
"We guys spent good amount of time in pool. The hotel ambience and location
was so good. The room cost was comparatively low in make my trip app. The
staff service was so good. The room is located near to the river where we could
have a river view..." - Baskar raj , , 2 weeks ago
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4 Wayanad Muthanickattu Villas
Price: Rs. Upto 2,665
Ranked: 4 Of 552
Ratings: 5.73/7 (27 Reviews)
Address: Pazhoor - Cheeral Rd, Cheeral, Kerala 673592
Phone: 9400185164
Website: Www.wayanadmuthanickattvillas.com
"Room was clean and worth for money. Climate and scenaries around the stay
was too good. A nice place to hang out with ur friends. Alex (Manager) was too
friendly and helped in itenary. He was best at his service. Some of the places
 are very nearer..." - Satheesh msd , , 4 weeks ago
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5 Lush Green Hut
Price: Rs. Upto 5,000
Ranked: 5 Of 552
Ratings: 5.67/7 (32 Reviews)
Address: T B Road
Kalpetta North
Near Green Gates Hotel
Phone: +91-9447469503
Website: Www.stayinwayanad.in
"Room is ossm which is in kalpetta prime location. It has 3 rooms, 3 bathrooms
and 24 hrs hot water. Kitchen is well provided with fridge and gas stove and
aquasure water. Rooms are clean and big enuf to accomodate 6 to 8 ppl. We
got campfire on..." - Varun br , , 3 weeks ago
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6 Chateau woods
Price: Rs. 8,518 - 8,765
Ranked: 6 Of 552
Ratings: 6.01/7 (19 Reviews)
Phone: 7022013180
"We happen to stay at this lonely wonderful resort placed at extreme end of the
district in the midst of Tea estate for two nights. We stayed at Cliff cottage. We
were the only guests for the first night and since the resort is very far from the..."
- Jaishankar , , 2 weeks ago
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7 Banasura Hill Resort
Price: Rs. 8,000 - 17,000
Ranked: 7 Of 552
Ratings: 5.83/7 (293 Reviews)
Address: Vellamunda, Wayanad, Kerala 670731
Phone: 04935-277900
Website: Www.banasura.com
"Excellent place for a break from worldly affairs. No noise from traffic, right in the
middle of the green land. Detoxify yourself with freshness from nature around
you. Place is well maintained, clean and extremely helpful and polite staff...." -
Ankur dimri , , 1 week ago
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8 Cybele hill resort
Price: Rs. 4,573 - 4,706
Ranked: 8 Of 552
Ratings: 5.52/7 (283 Reviews)
Address: Mandad P O, Muttil, Muttil-Nedumbala Rd, Kalpetta, Kerala 673122
Phone: 493-6231448
Website: Www.cybelehillresort.com
"The resort was far away frm main city and roads are unsafe. Even the vehicle
used for traveling to hill top on mud roads dnt hav seat belts. Bathroom are
uncleaned and insects roam around. No complimentary drink or water is
provided. Tv connection..." - Monalisha , , Today
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9 Wayanad Silverwoods
Price: Rs. Upto 7,717
Ranked: 9 Of 552
Ratings: 5.8/7 (731 Reviews)
Address: Manjoora P.O
Pozhuthana
Kalpetta
Phone: 9447666033
Website: Www.wayanadsilverwoods.com
"The location of the resort is fantastic. It's very close to the banasura dam. You
get excellent food and the staff is also quite friendly. Rooms are also neat and
clean. It's absolutely value for money." - Krishnan n , , Today
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10 Sharoy Resort
Price: Rs. Upto 13,226
Ranked: 10 Of 552
Ratings: 5.65/7 (132 Reviews)
Address: Bible Land Post, Manjoora, Wayanad Dist., Kalpetta, Kerala 673575
Phone: 9526511140
Website: Www.sharoyresort.com
"I've visited Wayanad before and hence I was able to shortlist the preferred
location i.e. around Banasura Sagar Dam. And on little search, I did find Sharoy
to be the most beautiful and pristine property nearby. Surrounded by lake on its
3 sides,..." - Kiran kumar , , Yesterday
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Best way to travel from Bangalore to Wayanad

Wayanad is located at a distance of about 289 km from Bangalore. The town is popularly known
as the 'Land of Spicy Hills and is well-connected to Bangalore by roadways, railways and
airways. However, the best way to reach Wayanad from Bangalore is by road, a journey of
about 5 hours. The places covered during the journey from Bangalore to Wayanad are
Bangalore - 33km -> Bolare - 95km -> Bannur - 26km -> Mysore - 25km -> Najangudu - 22km -
> Begur - 47km -> Mulehole - 23km -> Sultan Bathery - 24km -> Wayanad. On the way from
Bangalore to Wayanad, several petrol pumps, roadside dhabas, multi-cuisine restaurants,
South Indian food chains and ATMs, along with the Indo-American Hospital and State Bank of
Travancore are located.

Transport options from Bangalore to Wayanad

Bangalore to Wayanad By Car: Take a cab from Bangalore to Wayanad, which takes around 5
hours. The cost of cab ranges from INR15 to INR45 per kilometre, depending upon the type of
car. Ideal for families, seniors and groups.

Bangalore to Wayanad By Bus: Take a direct bus from Bangalore to Wayanad, which takes
around 6 hours. Several private as well as government luxury buses operated by the Karnataka
State Road Transport Corporation are available. The Wayanad bus station is situated at a
distance of about 16 km from the city centre that can be covered by bus, taxi or auto-rickshaw.
Ideal for individual travellers and backpackers.

Bangalore to Wayanad By Train: No direct train is available from Bangalore to Wayanad.

However, you can take a train from Bangalore City Junction to Kozhikode railway station, the
nearest railway station to Wayanad, which takes around 10 hours. Wayanad city centre is 88
km from the Kozhikode railway station and can be covered by auto- rickshaw, taxi or bus. Ideal
for families, seniors and groups.

Bangalore to Wayanad By Flight: There is no direct flight from Bangalore to Wayanad.

However, you can take a direct flight from Bangalore airport to Kozhikode airport, which takes
around an hour. Kozhikode airport is 100 km away from the Wayanad city centre and can be
reached by bus or taxi in about 2 hours. Flights are suitable while travelling with seniors and
kids.
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Wayanad weather
Best Season / Best Time to Visit Wayanad

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Wayanad belongs to the north eastern part of Kerala state of south India. Wayanad is one
among the popular hill stations of India. It is situated in a mountainous plateau of Western
Ghats at an elevation of 700 2100 meters above sea level. Wayanad experiences a typical
tropical monsoon climate. The average maximum temperature of Wayanad is 29C and the
average minimum is 18C. The weather of Wayanad consists of summer, south west monsoon,
north east monsoon and winter. Summer in Wayanad begins from March and it lasts through
May. The maximum temperature that has been recorded during summer season in Wayanad is
34C and the minimum is 29C. Summer days are very hot in Wayanad. But the cool winds
bring down the atmospheric heat and make the climate ideal for trekking. South West monsoon
begins in June and it extends through September. During South West monsoon Wayanad
experiences a rise in humidity that reaches up to 95%. High humidity increases atmospheric
temperature during sunny days. The maximum temperature that has been recorded during
South West monsoon is 35C but would give a feel of 38C. The minimum temperature during
this season is 27C. North West monsoon in Wayanad begins in October and it lasts through
November. During South West monsoon and North West monsoon Wayanad experiences
thunder storms. Heavy rains often results landslides. The average rainfall during monsoon in
Wayanad is 300 mm. December to February is the time for winter in Wayanad. Winter is very
chilly in Wayanad with a maximum temperature of 25C and a minimum of 15C. Cool winds
increase the intensity of cold during winter in Wayanad. The most suitable time to visit Wayanad
is from September to April.
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