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Misty green tea plantations across Kerala's hill country

Highlands

Wayanad

Forested hills, caves, waterfalls, lakes, and plantation country give Wayanad a distinctive highland character.

Wayanad district, North Kerala

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Destination highlights

What makes it famous

  • Edakkal Caves
  • Pookode Lake
  • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Banasura Sagar reservoir scenery

Places to explore

A closer look at Wayanad

Edakkal Caves

Visit a significant heritage landscape known for ancient rock engravings and elevated views.

Pookode Lake

Enjoy a freshwater lake surrounded by wooded hills near the gateway to Wayanad's highlands.

Wildlife and Banasura landscapes

Experience forest habitats, plantation country, and the broad reservoir-and-mountain scenery around Banasura Sagar.

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Pickup can be discussed from Kochi / Ernakulam, Kochi International Airport, Adimali, Anachal, Rajakkad, Kattappana, or other locations across Idukki District. Share the date, drop-off, stops, and number of travellers.

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