Pookot Lake: It is a natural fresh water lake, surrounded with evergreen rain forest. There is a fresh water aquarium & a green house here. Boating facilities are available here. Ideal dress: Casuals
Chain Tree: Chain tree in reality is a big banyan tree with lot of chains woven around it. There is a very popular myth for chains being woven around the tree & all locals swear by it. Unravel this myth at Green Gates & you really will be fascinated by it. Ideal dress: Casuals
Lakkidi View: Lakkidi is one of the highest locations in Wayanad. It is at an elevation of 700 meters above sea level. As the name suggests, it is a great place to watch sun rise & sun set & on a clear sunny day, the view is mesmerizing. The view from the top also offers a bird's view of lofty mountain peaks, the gurgling stream, luxuriant vegetation & winding roads that are really awesome. Ideal dress: Casuals
Edakkal Cave: Edakkal caves in the Ambukuthy Mountains are not caves in the right sense. It is only a cleft in reality. It is a cleft of about 96ft. long & 22ft. wide in the rock. There are some interesting carvings of pre-historic age. This location is of breathtaking beauty. Ideal dress: Casuals
Soochipara Waterfalls: Soochipara waterfalls are really treasures of nature. Alight from your drive & take a one km. walk into the dense equatorial forest of Wayanad. You will discover nature at its thundering best. Soochipara is 3 tiered powerful waterfalls. The cliff face here is ideal for rock-climbing, but for true professionals only. Ideal dress : Bermudas, jeans & sneakers
Muhunga Wildlife Sanctuary: This sanctuary is located very near to the Karnataka border. Wild forests covering an area of 345 sq.mts. form Muthunga Wildlife Sanctuary, the biggest abode of wild animals in the entire Malabar region, Elephants, Spotted Deers, Bisons, Tigers, Wild Bears
etc. are all sighted here. Ideal dress: Casuals
Kuruwa Dweep: 995 acres of thick green forest along the banks of the tributaries of east flowing Kabini river forms Kuruwa Dweep or island. This island is totally uninhabited. This isolated area is an ideal picnic spot. Kuruwa dweep is a paradise for exotic birds. Enjoy the sights of different birds and learn about their nesting habits and mating calls. Angling, trekking, swimming and exotic birds watching could all be done here. An ideal place for camping out at night. Ideal dress: Bermudas & sandals please
Thirunelly Temple: This is known as "Thekkan Kasi" or "Dakshin Kasi". It is firmly believed that a dip in the river Papanasini, running crystal clear downhill, washes away one's sins. Ideal dress: Dress fit for the temple, preferably
Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary: This is another popular wildlife sanctuary in Wayanad. You can find here spotted deer, elephants, bison, leopards...etc., Or the greatest hunter of them all Tiger, the big cat. Jeep safari is allowed inside & a big hit with tourists. Ideal dress: Casuals
Chembra Peak: Chembra peak is 2,100 meters above sea level & the tallest point in Wayanad. Scaling this peak & back is an exhilarating 5 - 6 hours trek from the base. At 1,500/- meters from the base, there is crystal clear lake hardly touched by human hands. This peak is a trekker's paradise & an ideal site for camping out at night. The scenic beauty of Wayanad, that is visible from the top of Chembra peak, is really mesmerizing. Ideal dress: Bermudas, jeans & sneakers
Meenmutty Waterfalls: The trek to these waterfalls will take you through the beautiful & bountiful forest of Wayanad. The place to rest those aching bones of yours is at Meenmutty waterfalls - triple-decker waterfalls. Ideal dress: Bermudas, jeans & sneakers
Pakshipathalam: The labyrinth of Pakshipathalam is another fascinating trek. This is a challenging tourist spot for even adventure loving patrons. 9kms. trek along the winding paths through dense evergreen forest over three hills is required to reach here. The destination is a grotto of caves created by nature a million years ago. This is the abode of various exotic birds & wild beasts.Ideal dress: Bermudas, jeans & sneakers
Ruined Jain Temple: This ancient site was the centre of spice trade. Diamonds & pearls exchanged hands here for cinnamon & clove. Ideal dress: Dress fit for the temple, preferably
Banasura Sagar Dam: This is the largest earth dam in India. The topography is such that many islands will be formed in the upstream of the dam when it is full. These islands with the background of Banasura hill provide a hypnotizing sight to tourists. Speed & Pedal boats are available & are major hits with tourists. Speed boat ride, in particular, is an exhilarating experience & not to be missed.