Monsoon Getaways: Wonderful Wayanad
The dainty district of Kerala, Wayanad boasts of lush green tea plantations, adorable elephants, soothing ayurvedic treatments and lip-smacking Kerala cuisine.
The dainty district of Kerala, Wayanad boasts of lush green tea plantations, adorable elephants, soothing ayurvedic treatments and lip-smacking Kerala cuisine. ¡®The Land of Paddy Fields¡¯, as it¡¯s called looks heavenly during the rains. Here is why you need to explore this territory during the monsoons...
__PAGEBREAK__Awe-inspiring Treks
If you decide to visit Wayanad, then you must include treks to Chembra Peak, Vellarimala and Pakshipathalam in your itinerary. But before starting off, you need to acquire permits from the forest offices that are situated in north and south Wayanad.
__PAGEBREAK__Elephant Spotting
It¡¯s a guarantee that you would spot a herd of wild elephants at Wayanad. But, if you¡¯re lucky you might even come across a lazing tiger at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. There are guided treks and jeep safari available to walk around the sanctuary.
__PAGEBREAK__Get Soothing Ayurvedic Massages
Kerala is renowned for its therapeutic ayurvedic treatments. There are massage packages available from Rs.800 to Rs. 20,000. Get a soothing massage at government-certified Kannur Ayurvedic Centre, which offers massages for stress management and other ailments.
__PAGEBREAK__Try the lip-smacking Kerala Cuisine
Eat a delicious meal on a banana leaf. From sambhar to payasam, try every dish of the cuisine for its different taste and flavours.
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