General Visitors Information

Location: Located between the north latitude 110 27’ and 150 58’and
east longitude 750 47’ and 700 27’, district of Wayanad is on the
southern tip of the Deccan plateau. On its north, south and west
lie the districts of Kannur, Malappuram and Kozhikode. To its north
and east, it borders the Karnataka districts of Coorg and Mysore.
Further to the southeast lies the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu.
Altitude: 700 to 2100 mtrs. above mean sea level.
Area: 2132 sq. km.
Main Towns: Kalpetta is the district headquarters. Sulthan Bathery
and Mananthavady are the other towns.
Climate: The district enjoys uniformly pleasant climate throughout
the year. The period between December and February is rather
chilly (avg 15oc).
Annual Rainfall: Average over 2300 mm. Wayanad, like the rest of
Kerala, gets two monsoons. The South West (June - September)
and the North East (October - November). Lakkidi, the place which
gets the highest rainfall in the state is in Wayanad.
Main Crops: Cardamom, coffee, pepper, tea, and of the late,
vanilla.
Clothing: Light summer wear for most of the year. However
between December and February, it is advisable to carry warm
clothes.
Language: While Malayalam is the local language, English and Hindi
are understood. Kannada and Tamil are also understood towards
border region.
STD code: + 91 (0) 4936
Getting here and away: Wayanad is accessible from all parts of
Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu by road.
Closest railway station is at Kozhikode. Rail distance from major
cities to Kozhikode: New Delhi: 2851 kms. Mumbai: 1425 kms.
Kolkatha: 2334 kms. Ahmedabad: 1875 kms. Hyderabad: 1425 kms.
Kozhikode is also the nearest airport.
What to shop for: Spices, coffee, tea, handicrafts, honey, herbal
plants, etc.
 Wayanad Tourism Organisation is a non profit organisation, is
Heritage
Wayanad - Wild and Beautiful registered under the societies act - India, with the objectives
to plan, initiate and support meaningful steps that lead to
Wayanad is a beautiful land in Northern Kerala, where the lofty ridges growth of tourism in Wayanad. WTO propagates the message
of Western Ghats intersperse dense forest, tangled jungle and deep The Western Ghats standing
of ‘responsible and sustainable tourism’ in Wayanad.
valleys. The greenery is splendid with River Kabani and its three as natural shield for Wayanad
separates it from rest so Below enlisted are the member hotels of Wayanad Tourisim
tributaries. Organisation:
there evolved and survived
The folk etymology of the word Wayanad says it is a combination of unique way of life, culture
Vayal (paddy field) and Naad (land), making it ‘The Land of Paddy and customs of Wayanad-that Hotel Phone No.
Fields’. is different from other parts
Agraharam Cottages 04935-210265
Wayanad is a hotspot of tropical biodiversity. Sanctuaries of Wayanad of Kerala. There are many
are home to a variety of wild life including many endangered species. places of historical importance Annapara Homestay 094430 23320
in Wayanad Distirct, some of 5000 year old inscriptions on the wall of
Wayanad showcases its proud biodiversity, unique cultural heritage Aranyakam Homestay 04936-280261
them are:- Edakkal cave.
and great natural resources.
Ayurkendra 04936-203953
»» Chain Tree Banasura Hill Resort 04935-277900-03
»» Edakkal Caves
Banasura Island Retreat 04936-277120
»» Jain Temples (Ruined)
»» Korome Mosque Blue Ginger Wayanad Resorts 04936-329302
»» Muniyara Coffee Acres Plantation Resort 04936-349541
»» Pallikkunnu Church
Edakkal Hermitage 04936-221860
»» Papanasini, Thirunelli
»» Paingatteri Agraharam Ente Veedu Homestay 04935-220008
Glenora Homestay 04936-217550
»» Pazhassi Raja’s Tomb
Green Gates 04936-202001
»» Sultan Bathery Jain Temple
»» Thirunelli Temple Harithagiri Hotel 04936-203145
»» Thrissilery Shiva Hill View Homestay 04936-217404
»» Uravu
Issac’s Regency 04936-220512
»» Valliyoor Kavu Temple
»» Wayanad Heritage Museum Meemutty Heights 096560 56215
Outdoor »» RARS (Agricultural Research) My Garden of Eden 095625 07840
Orchard Holiday Resort 04936-257004
Pure air, immaculate water bodies,
and the tropical biodiversity of Wild life PPS Tourist Home 04936-203431
Western Ghats makes Wayanad an Planet Green Plantation Resort 96328 23133
unparalleled tourist destination in Wild life sanctuaries in Wayanad
South India. The tropical greenery, are rich in flora and fauna. These Pranavam Holidays 95442 01249
along with a salubrious climate sanctuaries are also home to Raincountry 04936-329800
rejuvenates senses and soul of many endangered species. They
every visitor. are in two locations: Royal Palm Resorts 04936-206096
Stream Valley Cottages 04936-255860
»» Muthanga
A few destinations were pristine »» Tholpetty Tranquil Resort 04936-220244
beauty of this fairy land is reveled
are: Vythiri Resorts 04936-255366, 661
»» Banasura Sagar Dam Liesure Vythiri Village 04936-256716-18
»» Chembra Peak Woodlands 04936-202547
Geography of Wayanad with mountains, forests, rivers, lakes and
»» Chethalayam Falls
waterfalls provides wonderful opportunities for variety of adventure Wynberg 04936-320630
»» Meenmutty Falls
activities. Some of the locations that are suitable for leisure and
»» Neelimala View Point Adventure Tourism Operator
recreational activities are:
»» Pakshipathalam Muddy Boots Vacations 95442 01249
»» Phantom Rock »» Kanthanpara Falls
»» Karalad Lake Hospitality Product Supplier
»» Sunrise Valley
»» Karapuzha Dam Radiant Hospitality Products 04936 207248
»» Kuruva Island
»» Pookote Lake
»» Sentinal Rock Falls
»» Pazhassi Park