Places to Visit Near Wayanad | Weekend Getaways from Wayanad

Athirapally – The Charm Of Cascading Thrills

 Athirapally is located in Mukundapuram Taluk, Thrissur district. It is situated 60 km away from Thrissur and 70 km away from Kochi. It is famous for its majestic......

Kannur: Where Nature Meets Culture

Kannur, more popularly known as Cannanore, is a northern district in Kerala famed for its vibrant culture and rich heritage. Sharing its borders with the Western Ghats and......

Malayattoor - Where Nature Meets Culture

 Malayattoor, a small town located in Ernakulam district, gets its name from three Malayalam words - 'Mala' meaning 'mountain,' 'Arr' meaning 'river' and 'Oore' meaning......

Mangalore - The Gateway To Karnataka

Often proclaimed as the gateway to Karnataka, the picturesque city of Mangalore lies nestled between the blue waters of the Arabian Sea and the green, towering hills of the......

Bandipur – An Encounter With The Wild

The Bandipur Forest Reserve area is one of the better known tiger reserves in India, boasting of a tiger population of nearly 70. It lies just 80 km from Mysore and about 220 km......

Palakkad – A Retreat In The Rice Bowl

Palakkad, otherwise known by its anglicized name Palghat, is a district in Kerala that lies along the serpentine mountain ranges of the Western Ghats. What makes Palakkad......

Ooty - Queen Of The Hills

Ooty is a picturesque town located in the beautiful hills of Nilgiris. The official name of the town is Ootacamund and has been abbreviated to Ooty for the convenience of the......

Kabini – The Pachyderm Capital

The region of Kabini is very well known for its wildlife, thanks to the Kabini Wildlife Reserve, which is a part of the Nagarahole Nature Reserve. It is a very popular......

Guruvayur - God’s Second Home

Guruvayur is a teeming town in Thrissur district. The place is considered the home of Lord Krishna, one of the reincarnations of Lord Vishnu. Guruvayur is another popular......

Kudremukh - A Different Kind Of Destination

Kudremukh is a hill range in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka and it is part of the Western Ghats. The region of Kudremukh is also a popular hill station. With its rolling......

Coimbatore – Manchester Of The South

Coimbatore is a city located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The city is the second largest city in the state in terms of area. It is considered the 15th largest city in......

Kasargode - A Land Of Diverse Culture

Kasargode, the northernmost district of Kerala is of historical and archaeological interest to many. It is said that the Arabs came through Kasargode to Kerala in the 9th and......

Kodungallur – A Scenic Town Of Temples And History

Kodungallur, a small town in Thrissur district, is located on the Malabar Coast. Best known for its harbor and the Goddess Bhagavathi Temple called as Kurumbakavu Temple, this......

Kozhikode (Calicut) - The Land Of Stories And Histories

Calicut, also known by the name Kozhikode, is a northern district located on India’s south-west coastal belt. The headquarters of this district is also known by the same......

Mysore - A Look At The Cultural Capital

Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka and the second largest city in the state is a famous tourist destination in South India known for its opulent and royal ambience. The......

Kochi - Where Ancient And New Come Together

Kochi is an irresistible tourist destination and is a must see at least once in your lifetime. This splendid city is a major port city of India and boasts of the mighty Arabian......

Ponnani - An Ultimate Coastal Leisure

Ponnani is a small yet picturesque town located in the Malappuram district of Kerala. Encircled by the Arabian Sea on the West, this town is a major fishing center and chief......

Coorg - Of Rolling Hills And Plantations

Coorg or Kodagu is one of the popular tourist destinations in Karnataka. Coorg, which is situated in the south-western part of Karnataka in the Malnad area of Western Ghats, is......

Kalpetta - A Soliloquy With Nature

Kalpetta is a small sleepy town filled with the aroma of coffee from its coffee plantation and surrounded by picturesque mountains. It lies in the lap of Wayanad district at a......

Chikmagalur - A One-stop Destination For The Restless

Chikmagalur is a town that's located in a district of the same name in the state of Karnataka. The region is popular as it has a huge number of tourist spots. The town of......

Bekal - A Peaceful Vacation By The Placid Waters

Bekal is a small town that lies peacefully on the coastline of the Arabian Sea in a village called Pallikare, belonging to the Kasaragod district of Kerala. Bekal derives its......

Talakadu - The City Of Lost Temples

Talakadu, once a magnificent city with more than 30 temples, was buried under sand in the 16th century. Writings from the time say that this was caused due to a natural disaster......

Thalassery - The Land Of Circus, Cakes And Cricket

Situated in the district of Kannur, Thalassery is one of the most dynamic towns in North Kerala. Also, known as Tellicherry, the town is a golden feather on the Malabar Coast......

Malappuram – Of Rivers And Cultures

Malappuram is a northern district in Kerala known for its rich culture, historic significance and remarkable heritage. The region of Malappuram, speckled with small hills and......

Sultan Bathery - A Historical Town Tucked Away in the Hills

Sultan Bathery, formerly known as Ganapativatom, is a historical town tucked away in the Wayanad district of Kerala. Located on the Kerala-Karnataka border, this place serves as......

Malampuzha – Of Green Gardens And Majestic Hills

Malampuzha is a small and scenic township best known for its picturesque beauty, dam and garden. Situated in the district of Palakkad (otherwise known as the rice bowl of......

Ernakulam – The Commercial Capital Of Kerala

Ernakulam is one among the twin cities of Ernakulam-Kochi and is the urbanest part of the Ernakulam district in Kerala. The city has derived its name from the famous......

Nilambur - The Town Of Teaks

Nilambur, better known as the Land of Teak Plantations, is a major town located in the Malappuram district of Kerala. This place occupies a special place in the history of......

Thrissur – A Meeting Point of History, Culture And Leisure

Thrissur is an ideal destination for a holiday, if it's not just the senses you are trying to indulge. Known as the Cultural Capital of Kerala, it is that exotic location which......

Hassan - The City Of Hoysala Heritage

Found by the chieftain Channa Krishnappa Naik in the 11th century, Hassan city is the headquarters of the Hassan district in Karnataka. Named after the local deity Hasanamba,......

Aluva - By The Periyar River

Aluva is a destination famous for its Mahasivarathri festival held annually at the Shiva Temple. People from all over the state gather here for the same. Aluva is well connected......

Erode – A Land Of Industries And Agriculture

Erode city is the headquarters of the Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India. The city is located at the heart of South Indian Peninsula, approximately 400 km Southwest of Chennai......

Payyoli - A Soup Of Heritage And Beaches Mixed In Splendour!

Payyoli is a small village in the district of Kozhikode (Calicut), South Kerala. Situated on the North Malabar Coast, it is a quiet destination with golden stretch of sand and......