About Wayand

Wayanad, also called the hill district of Kerala, is located on the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau. This captivating district of scenic beauty is set in the lush green regions of the Western Ghats bordered by Karnataka on the north and Tamil Nadu on the northeast. At a distance of 76 kms from the seashores of Kozhikode, the hill ranges are adjacent to Madumalai in Tamil Nadu and Bandipur in Karnataka, a vast space for flora and fauna to originate and expand. With many indigenous tribes, Wayanad has a population of 780,619 people (2001 census) spread among its 3 Taluks, Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery, and Vythiri.

Wayanad is famous for its rich history, culture, and ecosystem. The district offers its visitors a wide range of trekking opportunities, breathtaking waterfalls, plantation visits, and wildlife tours. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a hotspot that allures people to visit from all over the world. Yet another must-visit place in Wayanad is the famous Edakkal caves, naturally formed by a split in a huge rock. The carvings inside the caves date back to the Neolithic age, which marks it as a heritage site holding the history of ancient civilizations.