Wayanad Leisure Trail

A far cry from the hustle-bustle of stressful city life, Wayanad is the ideal weekend getaway for a relaxing time among nature. A convenient distance away from cities like Bangalore, Calicut and Cochin and yet a totally different world that offers a host of options to relax or seek adventure.

Pookote Lake

Pookote Lake is located in a scenic valley and stands against the backdrop of tropical forests and lush green hills. This natural lake is situated near Lakkidi. It is one of the famous tourist attractions of Wayanad.

Pookote Lake is a well-known picnic spot and recreational center. The place has boating facilities, a lovely children's park, souvenir shops, spice shops, a café, restaurant and a fresh water aquarium. It is ideal for a day-out with family and friends.

Sentinal Rock Falls

Pookote Lake is located in a scenic valley and stands against the backdrop of tropical forests and lush green hills. This natural lake is situated near Lakkidi. It is one of the famous tourist attractions of Wayanad.

Pookote Lake is a well-known picnic spot and recreational center. The place has boating facilities, a lovely children's park, souvenir shops, spice shops, a café, restaurant and a fresh water aquarium. It is ideal for a day-out with family and friends.

Kanthanpara Falls

The beautiful Kanthanpara Falls charms visitors due to its serene surroundings and cascading waters. The place offers a great hike from the main road and is ideal for picnics.

Pookote Lake

Sunrise Valley is one of the major attractions of Wayanad tourism. As the name indicates, the Sunrise Valley is a wonderful place to watch sunrise and sunset. Nestled among the mountains, the place offers a great view of the valley below.

RARS

The Regional Agricultural Research Station at Ambalavayal in Wayanad is a popular destination among tourists who are interested in knowing about various kinds of crops grown at the facility. The station is part of the Kerala Agricultural University. RARS carries out research on several crops like coffee, spices, sub-tropical fruits and vegetables, paddy, etc. The nursery at RARS has a huge collection of roses and decorative plants.

Phantom Rock

Phantom Rock is a famous natural structure located near Ambalavayal town. The specialty of the rock is its skull head shape and is locally known as Cheengeri Mala. The place is ideal for trekking and camping.

Karapuzha Dam

Karapuzha Dam is one of the largest earth dams in India. The dam is constructed across Karapuzha River and is set against the background of scenic surroundings. The place is famous as a picnic spot.

Kuruva Island

Kuruva Island or Kuruwadweep is a river delta enriched with 950 acres of lush green tropical forest. The island is located on one of the tributaries of Kabani River. The place is famous for the presence of numerous species of rare birds and orchids.

Karlad Lake

Karlad Lake is a huge water body covering an area of 7 acres. It is the second largest freshwater lake in Karnataka. The serene place has facilities for boating and angling, and is ideal for trekking.