Unforgettable Vacations in God’s Own Country

Lose yourself in the fresh green paradise of Wayanad. Located at a distance of 76 km form Calicut in the Western Ghats, this ethereal paradise is full of plantations, forests and wildlife. This beautiful piece of unspoiled beauty sits in the midst of an elevated picturesque mountain plateau. 

Folk etymology says that Wayanad is a combination of Vayal (paddy fields) and Naad (land) making it the “Land of Paddy Fields.”  This beautiful land is made magical by mountains draped in mist, green, fragrant valleys, fresh blue lakes, and wild forests.  These mesmerizing Wayanad hills are contiguous to Madhumalai in Tamil Nadu and Bandipur in Karnataka, creating a vast land mass for wild life. 

Wayanad offers a plethora of options to you when it comes to accommodation. If you are looking at enjoying nature’s bounty in the lap of luxury, the resorts in Wayanad will fulfill your every desire. Nestled far-far away from the city’s hustle and bustle, you can unwind and de-stress in “God’s Own Country.” Pamper yourself with the soothing massages and Ayurvedic therapies, wake up to the chirping of birds, have the resort take you on a local sightseeing trip that allows you to uncover the mysteries of exotic legends, ancient ruins and see wild life at its best. The resorts in Wayanad will be able to provide you with a luxurious experience of a lifetime.

If you really are looking at more adventure and getting to really know this land of mysteries, you can explore the option of homestays in Wayanad.  This option is ideal not only for the budget conscious travelers, but it is a great experience even for those of you for who want to splurge on a well-deserved holiday. Many homestays are estates with plantations of coffee, spices like pepper and cardamom, rubber and coconut.  These locations are brimming with local legends and have a treasure of stories, which your hosts can share with you, allowing you to carry a piece of Wayanad away with you, when you finally bid it goodbye.  This land of magic, invites you to lose yourself in long, lovely nature walks, exploring Hindu temples and the folklore surrounding them. Wayanad is famous for its elephant population. Tigers, leopards, wildcat, stag, spotted deer, wild squirrels, bears, wild pigs, porcupines, and wild mongooses besides a variety of land and water birds can also be seen. A paradise for bird watchers and wild life enthusiasts, supervised forest safaris and treks can leave you breathless.

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