Wayanad Hill Station Tour is Meant For Exciting Kerala Vacations

When we talk about Kerala tourism, the emerald backwaters, luxurious houseboats and rejuvenating Ayurveda prove to be the centre of attraction. The place is, undoubtedly, a heaven for all the nature lovers and routine vacationers. But the green state has much more to offer when it comes to the divine nature and enchanting wildlife. Plan a tour to Wayanad Hill Station in Kerala, and you will be overwhelmed to see the mist clad mountains, intense forests and fertile green plantations.
Wayanad, literally meaning 'a land of paddy fields', is located amidst the Western Ghats Mountains at a distance of about 76 km from the sea shores of Calicut. This elevated picturesque mountainous plateau is dotted with the aromatic plantations of vanilla, tea, coffee, pepper, cardamom and many other condiments. Moreover, its true beauty lies in the amazing range of flora and fauna. The colourful eternal harmony of Wayanad can be best explored during the festivals such as Onam, Maha shivarathri, Vishu etc.
Major Attractions
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Freely roaming elephants and tigers, south Indian moist deciduous and west coast semi evergreen forests, and everything a wildlife lover wishes to see - this is he popular Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, located 16 km east of Sulthaan Bathery. June to October is the best season to explore this place and you can spot various species of deer, monkeys and birds as well. Established in 1973, the wildlife sanctuary comes under Project Elephant. The Forest Department also makes arrangements for elephant rides.
Pazhassiraja Museum
This archaeological museum showcases a wide range of ancient mural paintings, antique bronzes, coins, temple models, megalithic monuments like dolmonoid cysts, umbrella stones etc.
Sri Mahaganapathy Temple
Located at Thiruvangoor, this ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The temple comes alive during the annual festival 'Sivaratri Utsavam' that lasts for two days. One can enjoy various cultural and ritual art forms of Kerala during the festival.
Apart from that above mentioned attractions, your Wayanad Hill Station Tour also takes you to the Chethalayam Waterfall, Edakkal Caves and Pookot Lake.