North Wayanad Tourist Attractions

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary or Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Is a beautiful destination located 20 km east of Mananthavady on the Kodagu Road. The jeep ride here offers brilliant opportunities to view various animal and bird species in their natural habitat. One gets to see herds of elephants, guars, deer, monkeys, tigers, leopards, bears etc

Distance : Periya 36 - Tholpetty : 45Km

Visiting Hours: 07:00 - 10:00 hrs. & 14:00 - 17:00 hrs.

Banasura Lake & Boating

It is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia and a starting point for hikes into the surrounding mountains. It is an important tourist attraction near Mananthavady, Wayanad

Distance : Periya 36- Banasura Lake : 34Km

Visiting Hours: 09:00 - 18:00 hrs.

Muneeshwaranmudi Peak

This scenic mountain peak stands tall at an altitude of 3000Ft from MSL, From the top, it provides a breathtaking view of valleys and hills in Wayanad, Mananthavady., When the mist hits in the evenings and morning, its a heaven

Distance : Periya 36 - Muneeswarnmudi : 18km

Visiting Hours: 09:00 - 18:00 hrs.

Kuruva Island & Bamboo Rafting

Kuruva Island is a 950-acre protected river delta. It comprises three densely wooded uninhabited islands, which lie on the banks of the tributaries of the Kabini River in the Wayanad district. which is home to rare species of birds, orchids, herbal plants etc.

Visiting Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 hrs.

Meenmutty Waterfalls & View Point

( Makkiyad, Korome)

Meenmutty Waterfalls is a beautiful and serene place hidden amidst forests, and it’s a prime attraction for adventure seekers. The trek through the calming natural beauty is an experience in itself.

Visiting Hours: 09:00 - 18:00 hrs.

Pazhassi Raja Thomb & Park

Pazhassi Raja was known as Kerala Varma, He was a warrior prince and de facto head of the kingdom of Kottayam Malabar otherwise known as Cotiote, Kerala, India, between 1774 and 1805. He earned the epithet "Kerala Simham" ("Lion of Kerala") on account of his martial exploits.

Visiting Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 hrs.

GURUKULA BOTANICAL SANCTUARY

The Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary is dedicated to the plants of the Western Ghats, Founded in 1981 by Wolfgang Theuerkauf, the Sanctuary is a garden of wild plant species grown at the edge of a rainforest reserve.

Visiting Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 hrs.

Tea Tour - Periya Peak Tea Factory

Peria Peak Estates PVT LTD is a Non-govt company, incorporated in 1964. Produces one of the Finest Teas of The Region, Periya Peak Red is known for its taste and flavor

Visiting Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 hrs.

Heritage Mosque ( Korome)

This 300-year-old mosque is noted for its Kerala-style architecture and extensive wood carvings. The mosque also has a handwritten copy of the Holy Prophet’s sayings which is another added attraction here.

Visiting Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 hrs.

Thirunelli Temple

An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu on the side of Brahmagiri hill in Kerala, India, near the border with Karnataka state. The temple is Classified as one among the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams of Vaishnavate tradition.

Visiting Hours: 05:00 - 19:00 hrs.

Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary

Pakshipathalam in Wayanad district is among the finest trekking spots in the entire country. At Pakshipathalam, one gets to walk through a thick evergreen forest that provides a safe haven to some of the rarest avian species. Ornithologists consider it a location of great interest and value. At 1,700 m above sea level, it is among the most frequented locations in the State

Activities: Trekking, birding, camping etc.

Visiting Hours: 06:00 - 18:00 hrs.

Brahmagiri Peak Trekking

The trek to Brahmagiri hills is one of the most popular treks in Wayanad and one of the few which strikes a balance between awesome views and being first-time-trekker-friendly. It takes more than 3 hours of an intense trek to reach the top of Brahamagiri, which is about at 1608 m high. Trek begins from the Forest department camp shed at Thirunelli and is 10 kms long walking. If you’re lucky and carry a binocular, climb the watchtower and you’d spot a herd of gaurs or elephants grazing on the valleys.
Available slots: 07.30 am, 08.00 am, 8.30 am, 09.00 am. Entry will be allowed till 10.00 am
Holidays: Monday and Friday

Kungichira Museum & Chira

According to legends, Pazhassi Raja, a native of Kottayam, Kannur, was staying near Kunkichira in Kunjom when he came to fight for Wayanad. Kunjom is the hometown of a brave warrior named Thalakkal Chandu who helped Pazhassi Raja in the battle against the British.

Visiting Hours: 09:00 - 17:00 hrs.

Valliyoorkavu Temple

Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathi Temple is an ancient temple with Goddess Durga as its presiding deity in three forms namely: Vana Durga, Bhadrakali, and Jala Durga. Situated near Mananthavady, the temple was built in the 14th century..

Visiting Hours: 05:00 - 20:00 hrs.

Kottiyoor Shiva Temple ( Kannur District)

For Tourists comes to North of Wayanad, Mananthavady area, it Does not Make any Difference this Temple Belongs to its Neighboring District of Kannur, It is called Dakshin Kaashi, a Synonym for South India's Varanasi, Myth is that Daksha Yaga was Performed in Kottiyoor.

Visiting Hours: 05:00 - 19:00 hrs.

Muzhappilanad Drive-In Beach ( Kannur District)

This beach is on the Malabar Coast in the district of Kannur in the state of Kerala in southwestern India. It is considered the longest drive-in beach in Asia[ and is featured among the top 6 best beaches for driving in the world in a BBC article for Autos.

Theyyam Festivals ( North Kerala-Malabar)

The great stories of Kerala are often retold using art forms. It is here that our legends truly come to life. Theyyam is a famous ritual art form that originated in North Kerala which brings to life the great stories of our State. It encompasses dance, mime and music. It exalts the beliefs of the ancient tribals who gave a lot of importance to the worship of heroes and the spirits of their ancestors. The ceremonious dance is accompanied by the chorus of such musical instruments as Chenda, Elathalam, Kurumkuzal and Veekkuchenda.

Visiting Hours: Seasonal ( Dec - Apr)