Top attractions and must-see spots in Wayanad
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Memorial to the Kerala freedom fighter known as the Lion of Kerala.
Ambalavayal museum housing Edakkal artifacts and tribal antiquities.
India''s largest earthen dam set amid the Banasura hills.
Neolithic rock shelter with ancient carvings, reached by a steep climb.
Small accessible waterfall popular with families near Meppadi.
Reservoir and garden area popular for a relaxed evening visit.
Quiet lake offering boating away from the busier tourist circuit.
Uninhabited river island reached by bamboo raft.
Hairpin ghat viewpoint marking the gateway into Wayanad''s hills.
Multi tiered forest waterfall reached by a short trek.
Ridge viewpoint on the trek route with wide valley views.
Remote birdwatching sanctuary with rock cut caves.
Skull shaped rock formation near Ambalavayal offering valley views.
Natural freshwater lake framed by evergreen forest.
Three tiered waterfall near Vellarimala popular for trekking and swimming.
Forest reserve home to elephants, gaur and leopards.
Town market strip for fresh spices, honey and everyday shopping.
Wayanad''s main shopping hub for spices, textiles and tribal handicrafts.
Thrikkaipetta bamboo craft collective run by tribal artisans.
13th century Jain temple later used as a Tipu Sultan armoury.
Rare temple in Pulpally dedicated to Sita and her sons.
Ancient Vishnu temple in the Brahmagiri hills known as the Kashi of the South.
Forest temple known for tribal linked rituals and mural art.