Bekal Fort's circular stone bastion overlooking waves of the Arabian Sea

Kerala destinations

Wayanad travel guide

Forests, waterfalls, and a hill stay in the north of the state.

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About Wayanad

Wayanad is the northern hill stay, usually reached from Kozhikode. Wildlife tickets and waterfall trails depend on the forest department and the rain.

Forests Waterfalls Edakkal when the climb suits

Places to visit in Wayanad

Wildlife sanctuary

A safari slot only when tickets are being issued.

Soochipara

A waterfall stop we drop when the trail is unsafe.

Edakkal Caves

A climb, so it is optional for the group.

Suggested Wayanad itinerary

Day 1

Drive up from Kozhikode

The ghat road is the day. Check in and keep the afternoon light.

Day 2

Forests and water

Sanctuary, a waterfall, or the caves, reordered around tickets and weather.

Packages that visit Wayanad

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Place photographs via Wikimedia Commons.