Wayanad Sightseeing Places – Top Tourist Destinations

A freshwater lake 15 km from Kalpetta, shaped like the map of India and ringed by evergreen forest. Ideal for a quiet boat ride.

En Ooru at Pookode: a 25-acre hillside village of hay-roofed huts that shares the culture and traditions of Wayanad's tribal communities.

The Gateway of Wayanad. Look out over rolling hills, green valleys and the famous hairpin bends, best on a misty morning.

Discover Wayanad's beekeeping heritage, with exhibits on how bees work and the many kinds of honey made in the region.

India's largest earthen dam: a wide, clear reservoir dotted with small islands and framed by green hills. A favourite for boating and photos.

Tiered falls hidden deep in the forest. The trek in is part of the adventure, and the top looks out over the whole valley.

Wayanad's adventure hub, perfect for families, with activities for every age around a scenic lake.

Walk through fragrant spice and coffee plantations in one of India's major spice-growing regions.

A protected cluster of forested islets in the Kabini River, rich in plants and wildlife and loved by photographers.

An ancient Vishnu temple in classic Kerala style at the foot of the Brahmagiri hills, known as the Kashi of the South.

Part of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, 20 km from Mananthavady. Spot wildlife in its natural home among thick green forest.

A rock shelter formed by a boulder wedged between two others, with ancient carvings among the earliest signs of human expression.