Wayanad is beautiful hill town in Indian state of Kerala. It is main place of district Wayanad district. It situated amid the mist-clad mountain, dense forests and lush green plantation. The name Wayanad is derived from the word Vayal Nadu. Vayal literally means Paddy and Nadu means land thus indicating the large fields of paddy cultivation in Wayanad. Tea, vanilla, coffee, Cardamom, pepper etc are some cash crops of the region which earn the good revenue for the state. There are many places of interest in and around Wayanad. Edakkal cave is a cleft of about 96 feet in length and 23 feet in breadth. The depth of cleft is about 30 feet and gives it the appearance of a cave to the observer. There are some carvings on the rock which depicts the figures of human and animals. Kuruva Dweep is an Island situated on one of the tributaries of Kabini River. Kuruva Dweep is a perfect picnic spot with serene environs and lush green surrounding. Rare species of birds, herbs and orchids are found there in large number. Meenmutty Falls is another place of attraction in Wayanad district. Gurgling down of water from the height of 300 m is quite fascinating. This mesmerizing waterfall is of three tiers. 2 km of trek takes you to the waterfall but sight of the waterfall rejuvenates you. Sochipara fall is another beautiful waterfall located in the district of Wayanad. Banasura Sagar Dam, Pookot Lake, Tholpetty Wild life sanctuary, Neelimala viewpoint etc are other places interest you can visit in Wayanad. Wayanad also offers many trekking trails to the adventurous tourists. Trekking here is also the best way to explore beautiful natural surroundings. Wayanad has pleasant weather throughout the year. The best time to visit it is from October to May though it can be visited any time of the year. Many state run buses are available to reach Wayanad from Kozhikode, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore and other cities and towns of the Kerala and other nearby states. Kozhikode serves as the nearest railhead to Wayanad. The railway station is just 110 km away from Wayanad and is well connected to other cities and towns of the country. Kozhikode also serves as the nearest airbase to Wayanad and is well linked to other major cities of the country.
