Wayanad tourist places

Wayanad Tourist Places

Wayanad is packed with scenic spots, waterfalls, lakes, caves and wildlife sanctuaries. Explore each place below for details:

  • Karlad Lake — A scenic adventure lake near Vythiri with kayaking, zip-lining and boating.
  • Pookode Lake — A natural freshwater lake amid evergreen forests at 770 m.
  • Meenmutty Waterfalls — A three-tiered waterfall 300 m high, reached by a jungle hike.
  • Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary — Second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala — elephants, bison, tiger.
  • Banasura Sagar Dam — A scenic dam on the Kabini River tributary, built in 1979.
  • Edakkal Caves — Two natural caves in the Western Ghats famous for ancient petroglyphs.
  • Soochippara Waterfalls — A three-tiered waterfall near Meppadi, ideal for rock climbing.
  • Phantom Rock — A striking natural rock formation near Ambalavayal shaped like a skull.
  • Neelimala View Point — A trekking spot near Meppadi with panoramic views of the Chaliyar valley.

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