Wayanad

🌿 Top Sightseeing Places in Wayanad

🟢 1. Natural Attractions & Viewpoints

• Banasura Sagar Dam
  India’s largest earth dam with speed boating, pedal boating, and mountain views. Great for families and couples.

• Karlad Lake
  Serene lake near Banasura with kayaking, zip-lining, and other adventure sports.

• Neelimala View Point
  Panoramic valley view with misty hills and access to Meenmutty Falls.

• Pookode Lake
  Heart-shaped freshwater lake surrounded by forest — ideal for pedal boats and nature walks.

🔵 2. Waterfalls

• Soochipara Waterfalls (Sentinel Rock Falls)
  3-tiered falls great for trekking, bathing (seasonal), and surrounded by thick forest.

• Meenmutty Waterfalls
  One of the tallest falls in Kerala, accessible via a scenic forest trek (moderate level).

• Kanthanpara Waterfalls
  Quieter and easier to access — perfect for small kids and elderly travelers.

🟡 3. Wildlife & Adventure

• Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Tholpetty & Muthanga)
  Jeep safaris to spot elephants, deer, bison, leopards, and possibly tigers.

• Chembra Peak Trek
  The most famous trek in Wayanad with the iconic heart-shaped lake en route.

• Edakkal Caves
  Prehistoric caves with 6,000-year-old petroglyphs. Moderate trek to reach the top. Great for history + nature combo.

• Pakshipathalam (trekking only)
  Trek through Brahmagiri hills to a bird sanctuary and cave system — adventurous and offbeat.

🟣 4. Heritage & Spiritual Places

• Thirunelli Temple
  1,000+ year old temple in Brahmagiri Hills, often called the Kashi of the South.

• Jain Temple (Sulthan Bathery)
  13th-century temple used by Tipu Sultan as an ammunition store — beautiful stone carvings.

• Pallikkunnu Church
  Built by French missionaries in the 1900s; peaceful setting on a hilltop.

🔴 5. Other Attractions

• Wayanad Heritage Museum
  Showcases tribal artifacts, weapons, and historic objects from the region.

• Lakkidi Viewpoint
  Offers bird's eye view of hairpin curves and valleys — best during sunrise or foggy mornings.

• Chain Tree
  A legendary tree linked to Wayanad’s colonial history — interesting photo stop near Lakkidi.

🧭 Suggested Wayanad Tour Packages

🟩 2-Day Wayanad Highlights Tour

• Day 1: Edakkal Caves → Pookode Lake → Lakkidi View → Chain Tree

• Day 2: Banasura Dam → Karlad Lake Activities → Meenmutty Falls

🟨 3-Day Adventure & Nature Tour

• Day 1: Chembra Peak Trek → Heart-shaped Lake → Soochipara Falls

• Day 2: Banasura Sagar + Karlad Lake → Heritage Museum

• Day 3: Wayanad Wildlife Safari (Muthanga) → Jain Temple → Departure

🧗 Popular Activities

• Trekking (Chembra, Edakkal, Pakshipathalam)

• Boating (Pookode Lake, Banasura Dam)

• Ziplining and kayaking (Karlad Lake)

• Jeep safaris (Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary)

• Tribal village visits and eco-tourism stays