Tourism in Wayanad
Wayanad is known as the green haven of god’s own country. Wayanad is a notable tourist destination in Kerala due to its exotic location. This picturesque mist clad hill station, is known for its luxuriant forests, sprawling spice plantations, rich cultural traditions and heritage

. During the last decade tourism in Wayanad have gained much importance in the tourism scenario. National geographic declared Wayanad as one among the fifty must see destinations in the world.

Tourism in Wayanad is mainly divided into four segments; heritage, outdoor, wildlife and leisure. There are many destinations in Wayanad in each of these segments. The number of tourists who visits Wayanad is increasing year by year.

Nowadays tourism in Wayanad is attaining very much importance.

The lashing monsoon rains with their exotic rhythms attract tourists to the district during monsoon. Situated at an altitude between 700 and 2000 meters above sea level on the Western Ghats the mist-clad hilly terrain of Wayanad offers ideal get-away spots accompanied by the musical rains.

The concept of monsoon tourism in Wayanad is picking up, especially among new generation. Many tourists opt to come exclusively to enjoy the rains. The right spot to enjoy varied facets of the rain is Lakkidi, once known as the Chirapunchi of the South.