Wayanad - Exploring The Beauty Of Western Ghats

By Author: Rashmiranjan Patil
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Wayanad, popularly known as 'The Green Paradise' is a beautiful region located in the picturesque state of Kerala. Situated in the midst of the hills of Western Ghats, Wayanad is a charming locale. It acts as a natural green boundary between Kerala and the neighbouring states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Wayanad is an unspoiled and tranquil location replete with natural attractions coupled with history and culture.

Situated in the vicinity of Kozhikode, Wayanad is enwrapped in verdant green landscape comprising of lush green plantations, dense forests, gleaming rivers, misty mountains and enchanting wildlife. The hills of Wayanad are unpolluted and refreshing. They form the perfect breeding ground for the varied wildlife species that thrive in the Nilgiri Biosphere, consisting of Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu and Bandipur in Karnataka, along with the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary.

Wayanad lies in the border of Kerala and is located near numerous other popular tourist destinations like Ooty, Bangalore, Mysore, Coorg and Kannur, to name a few. All these destinations are easily reachable from Wayanad and vice ...
... versa.

Wayanad experiences a pleasing climate throughout the year. It is also one of the wettest places in the country. Lakkidi, Vythiri and Meppadi in Wayanad are currently counted among the wettest areas of the country.

As Wayanad gained popularity as a favourite holiday destination, many hotels, tour operators and travel portals have come up with numerous Wayanad Packages to attract more tourists to it. Some of the salient features of Wayanad Packages are Welcome drink on arrival, Accommodation in Deluxe room, Complimentary stay for two children (below 5 years), Breakfast & dinner, Complimentary use of indoor & outdoor games facility, Kids play area, Rock Climbing, Arrangements to visit the natural caves, visit to the Bamboo Craft Centre & Karapuzha Dam, Trekking, Campfire in the evening with recorded music (subject to weather conditions), Bed and evening tea, One full-day sightseeing tour as per the itinerary, Pick-up and Drop by a non air-conditioned car, to name a few.

The Wayanad Packages comes in various sizes and costs. Most of the Wayanad Packages are tailor made to suit the needs of different types of travellers to the location. Though all Wayanad Packages are competitively priced, the cost of each package will vary according to the duration of the stay, number of persons and facilities opted for, among others. During off seasons, Wayanad Packages might come with added advantages like discounted rates and some other exclusive deals. Moreover, many Wayanad Packages are specially designed to attract special categories of travellers like couples on honeymoon, wildlife enthusiasts and group travellers among others. The travellers to Wayanad will find that the Wayanad Packages are the best way to explore the place.