Wayanad is located in northern Kerala. Wayanad is full of beautiful mountains and tourist places. If you have visited Wayanad, you will know what it feels like. It almost feels like heaven.
Now winter is going on, and this is one of the best times to visit Wayanad. In this article, I will be sharing a list of the Top 9 places to visit in Wayanad with detailed information. So scroll down and read this fantastic article and be ready to visit Wayanad.
Top 9 places to visit in Wayanad
- Banasura Sagar Dam
- Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
- Edakkal Caves
- Thirunelli Temple
- Kuruva Island
- Soochipara Waterfalls
- Meenmutty Waterfalls
- Chembra Peak
- Karlad Lake
1.Banasura Sagar Dam
Banasura Sagar Dam is extraordinary, as you can see in the picture. It is India's largest earth dam and Asia's second-largest earth dam. This dam is built on a tributary of the Kabani River.
When you are on the way to Banasura Sagar Dam, you can see beautiful mountains and greenery on the way, and you can take fantastic pictures on the way as well.
You have to walk a little bit to reach the top of the dam. On the way to getting to the top of the dam, you can see full of greenery around the place. After reaching the top of the dam, you can take many photos and enjoy nature.
Distance from Wayanad: 30km
Opening time: 8.30am to 5.45pm
Entry fee: 10INR per person
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2.Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Muthanga wildlife sanctuary is located 30 km from Wayanad. Muthanga wildlife sanctuary is a famous tourist destination in Wayanad.
Here you can get a wildlife jeep safari with beautiful views of nature and the animals. It is a 4km long jeep safari inside the forest. This place is a paradise for photographers. If you have luck, you might see tigers and elephants through the safari.
Distance from Wayanad: 30.5km
Opening time: (7am to 10 pm) and (3pm to 5pm)
Entry fee: Adult 150 INR, Children 65 INR, Foreigner 360 INR, Camera 45 INR, Video 255 INR
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3.Edakkal Caves
Edakkal cave is situated at Sultan Battery, Wayanad. It is one of the historical places in Kerala. Inside this cave, you can see the stone carving made by the people of those days.
There are also many drawings on the stones inside this cave. If you are a history lover, I highly recommend visiting this fantastic place.
Distance from Wayanad: 16.9km
Entry fee: 20INR per adult and 10INR per child, 40INR for foreign tourists
Opening time: 8.30am to 4pm
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Distance from Wayanad: 16.9km
Entry fee: 20INR per adult and 10INR per child, 40INR for foreign tourists
Opening time: 8.30am to 4pm
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4.Thirunelli Temple
Thirunelli is a famous Hindu Mahavishnu temple. It is a beautiful temple surrounded by mountains. The temple's atmosphere is awesome I highly recommend you to pay a visit to this holy place.
Distance from Wayanad: 46km
Entry fee: Nill
Opening time: 5.30 am to 12.30pm, 5.30pm to 8pm
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5.Kuruva Island
Kuruva island is one of the best tourist attractions in Wayanad. It lies in the land of 900 acres. Kuruva island is located 29km from Wayanad.
One of the main activities to do on the island is the river rafting of 15 minutes the price they charge is 150rs for 2 people and 300rs for 5 people I think that the 300rs is more worthy than 150rs. It is the best place for nature lovers.
Distance from Wayanad: 29km
Entry fee: 80 INR per person, 150 INR per foreign tourist
Opening time: 9am to 4pm
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6.Soochipara Falls
Soochipara waterfall is located 34km from Wayanad. It is a beautiful waterfall in Wayanad. To reach this waterfall, you would have to go to Elavayal, Vellarimala and then trek to get this wonder of nature.
You can take beautiful photos from this place and spend the evening from here.
Distance from Wayanad: 34km
Entry fee: 80 INR per person and 50 INR for camera
Opening time: 8am to 4pm
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7.Meenmutty Waterfalls
Meenmutty waterfall is stunning, surrounded by full of greenery. It feels like heaven while sitting around this waterfall and hearing the sound of nature.
Meenmutty waterfall is Kerala's second-largest waterfall. The way to reach Meemutty is fantastic. You can see the beauty of nature on the way. I think Menmutty waterfalls is better than Soochipara falls.
Distance from Wayanad: 33.4km
Entry fee: 30 INR per Adult, 15 INR per child, 65 INR per foreign tourist, 75 INR for still camera
Opening time: 9am to 5pm
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8.Chembra Peak
Chembra peak is a famous trekking destination in Wayanad.
It is a 4km trek. The area where the trekking starts is hilly. After walking a little bit, you can see a counter where you can go to a viewpoint which costs 80 INR per person.
After reaching this area, a board will say that the trekking has started. The journey after this area is challenging, but don't give up if you complete it.
You can see the great peak. It is hard because it becomes hilly through the trek. And after completing the walk, you can see the beautiful mountain. This place is one of the best places for shooting short films and documentaries.
Distance from Wayanad: 34km
Entry fee: 20 INR per person, 15 INR per child, 30 INR per foreign tourist
Opening time: 7am to 5pm
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9.Karlad Lake
Karlad lake is a beautiful lake situated in Wayanad. This place is one of the best places for pedal boating in Wayanad. There is also a zipline that goes through the top of the river. it is very exciting you should try that.
Distance from Wayanad: 25km
Entry fee: 20 INR per person, 100 INR for two people boating, 290 INR on Zipline per person
Opening time: 9am to 5pm