Introduction on Wayanad: Located in a state that is touted as being "God's Own Country", Wayanad is a district in Kerala. Tucked away in a nook in the hills, Wayanad is one place where you will discover the myriad shades of the color green that you never knew existed. More precisely, Wayanad is a quaint un-spoilt hill station in the state standing between 700 and 2100 meters above sea level. Wayanad's other claim to fame are the endless stretches of spice, rubber, coffee and tea plantations and rich and ancient cultural heritage. Your travel to Wayanad also has another perk; favorite destinations like Ooty, Mysore, Kannur and many other places are easily accessible from here.

Tourist Attractions in Wayanad: While you travel to Wayanad, do not just use the place as a transit destination to its other popular neighbors like Ooty, Mysore, Kannur, Coorg and Kozhikode. Given that Wayanad is a part of the Nilgiris, there is bound to be an exotic and spectacular range of both flora and fauna. The Wayanad plateau, and the rivers Panamaram, Mananthavady and Kabini pose a spectacular sight and is sure to leave you rapt. The other attractions that you will find wrapped in the mist is a Jain temple called the Glass Temple of Kottamunda because of the pieces of glass that adorns it and reflects light from its facets; the Edakkal Caves Ambalavayal, on whose walls are etched pictorial writings dating back to the era of the New Stone Age. Other attractions include the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary; the Pookat fresh water Lake with a freshwater aquarium in close proximity; the Kuruvadweep picnic spot; Thirunelly Temple; the Chenbra peak; the tomb of the "Lion of Kerala", Veera Pazhassi Raja; and Lakkidi, which is a trekker's and nature lover's paradise.

How to reach Wayanad: While Wayanad serves as a stop-over for many, it can also be accessed by these places. In fact, travel to Wayanad from Kozhikode is your easiest bet; as the nearest airport, railway station and roadway are located there. By road though, there are options aplenty with there being convenient connections between Wayanad with places like Kannur, Ooty and Mysore.