Wayanad Tourism

Wayanad is one of the fourteen districts and located in the north east side of Kerala. In recent years, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of tourists visiting wayanad, which point out that tourism contributes a lot to the economy of wayanad. About 30% of wayanad is comprised of thick forest which makes it a perfect destination for both domestic and international visitors who would love to emerge in the uncorrupted beauty of nature.

Since it is a land locked district surrounded by Tamilnadu on the left and Karnataka on the top, the best way to get there is by means of road. Ghat roads are the major road types in wayanad. The nearest airport is Karipur International Airport which is situated about 50 miles away in its neighboring district, Kozhikode. Tourists can get directed cab services to wayanad from the airport cab service station.

Climate of wayanad is warm and pleasant which makes it a perfect spot for tourism. During the winter, temperature can even go less than 5 degree Celsius and in summer it can reach up to 35 degree or even more. Tourists are welcomed in all season because  summer is the perfect time for trekking and rock climbing as the level of water  in streams and falls will be low while rainy season is best suited for those who like to enjoy swimming in the natural lakes and falls.

There are different options for staying in wayanad which includes home stay, resorts and hotels. Home stays are the most common and the cheapest method of stay in wayanad. Tourists can choose from a wide variety of hotels and resorts according to the needs. Even though resorts are expensive, they provide a better service, so it is mostly preferred by foreign tourists. Hotels mainly concentrate on those tourists whose time period of stay is less. So, the local tourists who have less time period of stay mainly depend on Hotels for their accommodation.

Food is another major attraction in wayanad. Wayanad offers a variety of cuisines including the traditional Kerala cuisines and international cuisines which consist of Italian, Chinese, Thai varieties and much more.  The international cuisines are available in almost all the hotels, resorts and even in some home stays. This is mainly due to the increase in number of international visitors in recent years. 

 Wayanad is a bio-diverse, eco friendly, protected region which is famous for its tropical mountains, landscapes, lakes and thick forests. Wayanad Tourism Organization (WTO) and Wayanad Eco Tourism Organization (WETO) are two non commercial organizations that protect Eco friendly tourism in wayanad.  Tourists, if in need, can get any help from these organizations and also from the Kerala tourism department.

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