Popularly known as Vayal Naad (Land of Paddy fields), Wayanad region was earlier known as Mayakshetra (Maya’s Land). Wayanad is situated high on the majestic Western Ghats in the altitudes varying from 700 mtr to 1,200 mtr. Situated in north-east Kerala, Wayanad was formed on November 1, 1980 out of Kanuur and Kozhikode districts. Wayanad shared boundaries with Coorg and Mysore districts of Karnataka and to its south-east lies the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu.
Located some 75 kms from Kozhikode, Wayanad is the place to be visited during the monsoons. Famous for its spice and tea plantations, Wayanad is also home to exotic legends. With a rich history of its own, jungle trails, mysterious mountain caves and much more, Wayanad offers ideal tourist spots during the rains. Other attractions of Wayanad include the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Eddakal Caves, Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary, Thirunelly Temple and Sentinel Rock Waterfalls. An integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and Chembra Peak, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is ideal for trekking. You can spot wildanimals like Elephants, Tigers, Leopards, Gaur, Cheetal, Sloth Bears and Jackals in the wildlife sanctuary.
Wayanad town is easily accessible by road from all over Kerala and neighbouring states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Kozhikode is the nearest railway station as well as airport from Wayanad.
Located some 75 kms from Kozhikode, Wayanad is the place to be visited during the monsoons. Famous for its spice and tea plantations, Wayanad is also home to exotic legends. With a rich history of its own, jungle trails, mysterious mountain caves and much more, Wayanad offers ideal tourist spots during the rains. Other attractions of Wayanad include the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Eddakal Caves, Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary, Thirunelly Temple and Sentinel Rock Waterfalls. An integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and Chembra Peak, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is ideal for trekking. You can spot wildanimals like Elephants, Tigers, Leopards, Gaur, Cheetal, Sloth Bears and Jackals in the wildlife sanctuary.
Wayanad town is easily accessible by road from all over Kerala and neighbouring states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Kozhikode is the nearest railway station as well as airport from Wayanad.
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