A Perfect Day in the Nature
The name Wayanad has been derived from the expression ‘Vayal nadu’ – the village of paddy fields. In the ancient times this land was ruled by the Rajas of the Veda tribe. In later times, Wayanad came under the rule of Pazhassi Rajas of Kottayam royal dynasty. When Hyder Ali became the ruler of Mysore, he invaded Wayanad and brought it under his way. In the days of Tipu, Wayanad was restored to the Kottayam royal dynasty. But Tipu handled entire Malabar to the British after the Sreerandapattam truce that he made with them. This was followed by fierce encounters between the British and Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja of Kottayam.
This area is famous for its large amount of camping and trekking trails, breathtaking waterfalls, caves, bird watching sites, flora, fauna and an overall plethora of magnificent sights. This area has been a tourist favourite over the years.
The best time to visit Wayanad is from October to May. At this time of the year, the weather in Wayanad is mostly pleasant, comfortable, and cool. It is also a perfect time for sightseeing and participating in various other activities like boating, hiking, and camping, etc.
Wayanad is often called as the Ooty of Kerala for its evergreen beautiful locations and pleasant climate