Located in the north east of Kerala, at an altitude of 1,300 m above sea level, Wynad is known for its spice and tea plantations and the Wynad wildlife sanctuary. An area of great natural beauty Wynad is also known for the Malleshwaram and Chembra Peaks, the Thirunelly Temple,a popular pilgrimage spot and its nearby Papanisini River, which is believed to wash away the sins of the pilgrims who bathe in it.

Luxuriant plantations of coffee, tea, cardamom, pepper and rubber, stretch over the hills of Wayanad as far as the eye can see. With the fast-flowing rivers - Panamaram, Mananthavady and Kabini - cutting across the undulating panorama and lending a picture-postcard look to the whole region - the north eastern tip of Kerala.

Wayanad wears a glistening wet green look with dense forests sparkling under warm sunshine during the monsoon season. Sip a cup of coffee and perch yourself on a tree house and listen to sounds of raindrops plopping on Wayanad hills and streams.

Tour tribal settlements of Kurumas, Ooralis, Paniyas and Adiyars and enjoy fascinating green vistas of Wayanad on your hill station tours with India Travel Portal. Take a holy dip in the Papanasini River and enjoy wildlife safaris to the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary.