Places to Visit in Wayanad

Top attractions and must-see spots in Wayanad

Museums & Learning

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Pazhassi Raja Tomb
Memorial to the Kerala freedom fighter known as the Lion of Kerala.
Wayanad Heritage Museum
Ambalavayal museum housing Edakkal artifacts and tribal antiquities.

Nature & Outdoors

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Banasura Sagar Dam
India''s largest earthen dam set amid the Banasura hills.
Edakkal Caves
Neolithic rock shelter with ancient carvings, reached by a steep climb.
Kanthanpara Falls
Small accessible waterfall popular with families near Meppadi.
Karapuzha Dam
Reservoir and garden area popular for a relaxed evening visit.
Karlad Lake
Quiet lake offering boating away from the busier tourist circuit.
Kuruva Island
Uninhabited river island reached by bamboo raft.
Lakkidi View Point
Hairpin ghat viewpoint marking the gateway into Wayanad''s hills.
Meenmutty Falls
Multi tiered forest waterfall reached by a short trek.
Neelimala View Point
Ridge viewpoint on the trek route with wide valley views.
Phantom Rock
Skull shaped rock formation near Ambalavayal offering valley views.
Pookode Lake
Natural freshwater lake framed by evergreen forest.
Soochipara Falls
Three tiered waterfall near Vellarimala popular for trekking and swimming.

Shopping

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Kalpetta Spice Market
Town market strip for fresh spices, honey and everyday shopping.
Sulthan Bathery Market
Wayanad''s main shopping hub for spices, textiles and tribal handicrafts.
Uravu Bamboo Craft Centre
Thrikkaipetta bamboo craft collective run by tribal artisans.

Temples

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Jain Temple Sulthan Bathery
13th century Jain temple later used as a Tipu Sultan armoury.
Seetha Devi Lava Kusha Temple
Rare temple in Pulpally dedicated to Sita and her sons.
Thirunelli Temple
Ancient Vishnu temple in the Brahmagiri hills known as the Kashi of the South.
Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathy Temple
Forest temple known for tribal linked rituals and mural art.

Wildlife & Nature

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Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary
Remote birdwatching sanctuary with rock cut caves.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Forest reserve home to elephants, gaur and leopards.

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