Kerala, India
Wayanad
Misty spice hills, ancient caves and wildlife on the Deccan edge.
Wayanad's plateau has Neolithic carvings in Edakkal caves, the Chembra peak heart-shaped lake trek, bamboo forests with elephants, and spice plantations to stay in.
Places we love here
Nature
Banasura Sagar dam
India's largest earthen dam with islands and boating.
Experiences
Chembra Peak heart lake
A guided climb to a heart-shaped lake halfway up the peak.
Culture
Edakkal caves
Neolithic rock carvings in a cleft at the top of a hill.
Lesser-known · lesser-known
Kuruva island bamboo rafting
River islands reached by bamboo rafts.
Food
Malabar biryani & bamboo rice
Kozhikode-style biryani or bamboo rice payasam.
Experiences
Muthanga wildlife safari
A jeep safari for elephants, deer and gaur.