Kerala’s Travel Hidden Gems: Rediscovering Wayanad

 

Wayanad is more than a postcard perfect destination as it also holds many hidden secrets.

Wayanad is a place where in its misty valleys and eternal forests you can explore several magical sites as they entail ancient trails through eternal stories that surround every exceptional corner creating magic for every traveller’s imagination.

In Wayanad, the unspoiled sanctuaries cleanse and weasel their way through places where dancing waterfalls perform in secretive glens, traditional villages continue with ancient customs, glamorous outdoor adventures around every bend as you walk in the unknown.

Risky trekking experiences are the only way Travelers on who searched for the extraordinary will uncover it.

Kuruvadweep’s Hidden Streams

Most visitors choose to go to the main sites at Kuruvadweep, but deep inside the forest is the area with many little hidden streams, not known to people.

Waterways camouflaged within bamboo thickets and rare orchid plantations are a great place for walking and meditating trips.

We connect you beyond the typical tourist trails with an official guide from the region to show you scenic untouched parts of the 950 acre island.

Thollayiram Kandi — The Secret Valley

Today Meppadi passengers miss out on the mesmerizing natural destination — Thollayiram Kandi.

The hills of densely forested valleys provide a great place for trekking exploration and nature photography.

Small waterfalls litter the landscape of many of the natural areas in the region and hidden streams and exotic birds might be seen during your visit.

This special natural refuge, that has never been touched by tourism development, provides visitors with a rare opportunity to experience peace and solitude in rugged wilderness.

Elenkolli Cave Temple

The underexplored archaeological destination, Elenkolli Cave Temple is found in Wayanad mountains behind Edakkal Caves.

The exterior walls of the temple have carved and written texts depicting historical events that go back to ancient times.

The mythical legends of this location increase its appeal for local history fans.

Pakshipathalam — The Hidden Bird Sanctuary

Near Brahmagiri Hills has got its place as the one premier spot for both amateur as well as professional bird-watchers.

Visitors mostly concern themselves with the Pakshipathalam main sanctuary and avoid visits to the less used caves and forest tracks beyond the prescribed perimeter of the main sanctuary.

Birdwatchers can also spot native wild animals like the Malabar giant squirrels and Indian civets as they also get to observe scarce bird species on undeveloped trails.

Wildlife lovers looking for this place will find birdsong appeal in calm settings.

Vellamunda Village

Directly in front of the untouched village of Vellamunda, which is in the vicinity of mountains, traditional Wayanad rural life is displayed to visitors.

Near the village travelers will also find views over spice plantations as well as some tiny undiscovered waterfalls on traditional tribal lands.

At their compounds, visitors are able to have tribal connections with Kurichiya as they showcase their traditional customs and their archery ability.

Neelimala Viewpoint’s Secret Trail

While Neelimala Viewpoint has picked up popularity with travelers, with many missing the lesser known trail running alongside the main attraction.

Visitors cover the basic trails covered in mist moving in this path led by the local guides to see Meppadi’s secret tea plantations.

The concealed path through Wayanad wilderness is perfect for solitude since it avoids crowded tourist destinations, visitors will find.

Pookode Lake’s Forest Trails

While the nearby forest trails around the lake are known to few visitors, Pookode Lake remains a firm favorite with tourists.

Visitors are led by texture paths through thick forests where one is invited to walk to one or many of the small natural springs with an incredible mixture of wildflowers.

If you are a birdwatcher you’d do well to check into areas which are not necessarily busy zones at the borders of lakes as you will be able to enjoy peaceful viewing of rare species.

Karinthandan Temple and the Haunted Legend

Close to the Wayanad Ghats pathway that leads to the aged beliefs joined in religious idaho ways, is the place for this big temple.

In recognition of the guidance given to British soldiers through Wayanad’s forested tracts, he has got this temple.

Local residents believe this spirit protects the temple center, and the crossing pass.

This place has fundamental historical value and ghostly anecdotes that make this place a targeted fascination for the interest of paranormal enthusiasts and local history students.

Banasura Hill — Beyond the Dam

While visitors crowd Banasura Sagar Dam, few come to Banasura Hill for fresh trekking experiences.

Everyone but brave participants is challenged by a lane, which rewards with panoramic sights through construction works, and country scenery once beyond.

The summit presents a silent contemplative experience to the visitors from where the visitors, escaping the tourist masses, look for solitude among nature.

Mananthavady’s Hidden Tribal Caves

Till colonialism began, tribal communities of the Mananthavady forest region concealed themselves from the nonindigenous people in the caves.

The caverns within Wayanad itself have ancient rock carvings and antiquity makes it possible for visitors who go there to learn about prehistoric life.

Specializing in archaeology and anthropology, they find these distant places attractive because they usually attract little or no real attention from researchers.

Will you explore Wayanad?

Kerala’s hidden attractions emerge as Wayanad’s top visitor’s destination, beyond its already famous landmarks.

Both the two main functions of the hidden places of Wayanad are maintaining untouched natural beauty of the region as well promoting genuine cultural links with the local community.

You’ll experience the authentic Wayanad when you visit these offbeat sites and see its hidden beauty.