Wayanad Wild

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Kerala

Translating as ‘land of paddy fields’ in Malayalam, Wayanad is considered a precious destination nestled high in the Western Ghats, specifically Kerala offering diverse insights beyond the fields, into the world of bio-diversity, as well as culturally. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, which was established in 1973, and an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, is rich in bio-diversity and is home to tribes such as Paniyas, Kurumbas), Adiyans, Kurichiyas, Ooralis and Kattunaikkans. The forest is contiguous to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the Northeast and Mudumalai of Tamil Nadu on the Southeast, and is well managed by the Forest Department management who lay emphasis on scientific conservation with due consideration for the general lifestyle of the tribal communities who dwell in an...d around the forest region

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Enjoy the pride of the Western Ghats by undertaking activities such as nature walks, creek expedition, hikes, an evening with a naturalist (presentation and interaction about the local fauna and flora), night walk inside the property, visit to the tea factory, bamboo rafting, Tea Museum, Honey Museum visit, zip lining (outside the property), star gazing, indoor activities such as nature puzzles and bird games, gastronomic exploration of the region by undertaking cooking classes.
The spacious rooms at Wayanad Wild (situated on the edge of a forest) are well-equipped with modern facilities and amenities with breath taking views. The balconies are the perfect spot to spend time as you rejuvenate in nature, with birdsong, beautiful weather, and endless green. The rooms are an amalgamation of salvaged ship-wood and bamboo, which define eco- conscious architecture, and act as an earthy counterpoint to the light steel structures that are built without removing the trees on the sloped terrain.
While the seasonal purchases are from the local markets, the fish comes straight from the harbour and from the river. A specialty here is Kingfish, stuffed with chillies and small onions, that makes for a flavourful repast. The rice most often served is Paalthondi, native to the district, along with special Bamboo rice, and a few other varieties like, Mullan kaima, Njavara, Gandhakashala,Wayanadan Thondi etc.that is painstakingly gathered and cleaned to make the local rice pudding, Payasam
07:00 Hrs till 17:30 Hrs
Nearest airport: - Calicut International Airport Nearest railhead: – Calicut Railway Station Nearest park gate: - Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Children above 5 years will be charged extra

From price based on lowest category room per night. Enquire direct to get full range of pricing and to book.
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Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Established in 1973, the sanctuary is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is bound by a protected area network of Nagarhole National Park and Bandipur National Park in Karnataka in the northeast, and on the southeast by Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Deccan Plateau and the vegetation is predominantly of the south Indian moist deciduous teak forests. Also, the sanctuary has pastures of the west-coast semi-evergreen trees. The sanctuary holds special si Read more>>