Wayanad- The Land of Spicy Hills

In the Land of Gods, Kerala… lies this green paradise Wayanad. A land of spices, hills, wildlife and unique tribal culture, Wayanad is a must visit spot. With a semblance of wilderness given by trees like the rose-wood, silver-oak, mullymurikku and others, Wayanad holds a power to mesmerise you completely!

Wildlife like the bonnet monkey, loris, mongoose, jungle cats, jackals, hares etc, makes Wayanad create the aura and ambience of a perfect forest spot for nature and wildlife lovers.

Interesting Facts

The etymology of the word Wayanad is Vayal (paddy) Naad (land); 'Land of Paddy Fields'. There are many indigenous tribals in this area. Wayanad has a powerful history. Historians are of the view that organised human life existed in these parts, at least ten centuries before Christ. Countless evidences about New Stone Age civilisation can be seen on the hills of Wayanad. The two caves of Ampukuthimala located between Sulthan Bathery and Ambalavayal, with pictures on their walls and pictorial writings, speak volumes of the bygone era and civilisation.