The nearest airport to Wayanad is Calicut International Airport, in Kozhikode. It's well-connected to major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Goa, Madurai and Chennai, as well as centres in the Middle East.
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Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination
Wayanad remains a pleasant destination throughout the year. Its high elevation and dense forests mean it stays cool during the hot and humid summer months, while the colder winter days coincide with many colourful festivals. It's still wise to avoid the monsoon months if you're travelling for outdoor excursions and adventure.
Monsoon season spans from June through to October. Torrential rain and widespread flooding mean it's inadvisable to attempt any outdoor trekking or exploring, so you'll miss out on most of what Wayanad has to offer.
September, however, is at the tail end of the monsoon season and the ideal time to visit. Prices are still off-season, but the mountains, forests and waterfalls are at the peak of their luscious green beauty. It's also an excellent time to spot animals profiting from the renewal of nature's bounty.
The weather is cooler and drier between October and February. While this is the perfect time for outdoor activities and sports, beware of the peak season prices from December to January, as well as larger crowds.
Between March and May, Kerala's summer hits its peak, with sweltering and humid weather, making conditions less than ideal for anything but doing nothing. However, Wayanad stays relatively fresh due to its high elevation, so take advantage of the off-season prices, avoid the crowds and start exploring!
Wayanad is an enchanting, unspoilt and quietly secluded hill station. Verdant rice paddies, red-tinted earth and brightly tinted spice plantations come together to create a harmonious canvas of intense colours, exotic smells and enticing sounds of wildlife, while dense forests keep the heat and humidity at bay.
Distance | By Air | By Road | By Train | ||
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Wayanad to Bangalore | 280 KMs | NA | NA | 5 h 23 min | |
Wayanad to Mysore | 280 KMs | NA | NA | 2 h 36 min | |
Wayanad to Kozhikode | 280 KMs | NA | NA | 2 h 15 min |
The nearest airport to Wayanad is Calicut International Airport, in Kozhikode. It's well-connected to major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Goa, Madurai and Chennai, as well as centres in the Middle East.
Kozhikode is also home to the nearest train station to Wayanad, with links to significant junctions like Mangalore, Trivandrum, Chennai, Coimbatore, Goa and Mumbai. However, both the train station and the airport are over a hundred kilometres away from your final destination. You'll need to catch a bus, cab or private taxi to Wayanad.
Wayanad is connected to cities like Bangalore, Trivandrum, Mangalore and Kochi by express bus services, making bus travel the easiest and most inexpensive way to get there. The state-owned KSRTC buses also connect Wayanad with the whole of Kerala in an extensive network, so you'll be able to travel to Wayanad by bus from most places. You can purchase your tickets online on the KSRTC website, or at the bus terminal counter in the train stations.
Soochipara waterfalls is a spectacular three-tiered waterfalls in Vellarimala, Wayanad. One can reach Soochipara falls in 15-20 minutes from Meppadi through some of the best tea estates in Wayanad. Soochipara water falls is also known as Sentinal Rock waterfall, and since it is shaped as a needle like mountain, it is ,locally refered as Soochipara in malayalam (Soochi means needle, and para means Rock). This 200 meters high fall offers a cliff face i.e ideal for rock climbing.
Read MoreChembra Peak is the tallest peak in Wayanad with 2100 meters above the sea level.
Read MoreThe name means "between two rocks". The new stone age pictorial writings on the walls of these natural caves at Edakkal tells the story of civilizations that existed in the regions in the pre-historic times.
Read MoreThe Wayanad wild life sanctuary is established in 1973, and is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the north-east and Muthumalai of TamilNadu on south-east.
Read MoreThis temple is one of the most important amongst a series of ruins spread across the state of Kerala that testify to a period of a strong Jain presence in this region.
Read MoreThe Kuruva island is an unhabited island of ever green forest on the tributaries of east flowing river Kabani, far away from the disturbances of city life. Rare species of birds, orchids and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom. It is an ideal picnic spot and is 17kilometers east of Mananathavady and 40kms north west of Sulthan Bathery.
Read MoreLakkidi is the gateway of Wayanad, and is 5kms south of Vythiri. Lakkidi is the gateway of Wayanad, and is 5kms south of Vythiri. It lies atop Thamarassery, a ghat pass at an elevation of 700m above mean sea level. Being one of the highest locations in Wayanad, Lakkidi also commands a picturesque scenery. The lofty mountain peaks, the gurging stream, luxuriant vegetation and the birds eye view of the deep valley on the south, with its winding roads, are breath taking. The 12kms long jour
Read MorePakshipathalam in the Brahmagiri hills at Thirunelli, is deep inside the wild forest and is a challenging tourist spot for any adventure seeking tourist.
Read MoreChain tree is on the way to Wayanad and is 16km from Kalpetta. The large Ficus tree bound by a prominent chain is the source of a dramatic local legend.
Read MoreBanasura is the largest earth dam in India, and second largest in Asia. The Banasura Sagar Dam is situated at a distance of 20 Km from kalpett, the district headquarters.
Read MoreThe Kuruva island is an unhabited island of ever green forest on the tributaries of east flowing river Kabani, far away from the disturbances of city life. Rare species of birds, orchids and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom. It is an ideal picnic spot and is 17kilometers east of Mananathavady and 40kms north west of Sulthan Bathery.
Read MoreTips to Visit Wayanad Tourist Attractions like Banasura Sagar Dam, Chain Tree, Pakshipathalam, Lakkidi, Kuruva Island, Jain Temple, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Edakkel Caves, Chembra Peak, Soochipara Waterfalls
Photos of Wayanad attractions including Banasura Sagar Dam, Chain Tree, Pakshipathalam, Lakkidi, Kuruva Island, Jain Temple, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Edakkel Caves, Chembra Peak, Soochipara Waterfalls
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Tips to Visit Wayanad Tourist Attractions like Banasura Sagar Dam, Chain Tree, Pakshipathalam, Lakkidi, Kuruva Island, Jain Temple, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Edakkel Caves, Chembra Peak, Soochipara Waterfalls