Importance of Community and Wildlife in Wayanad Tourism

Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats, forming the border world of the greener part of Kerala. Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, this land is filled with history and culture. Wayanad is famous for its tourism purposes. Adventure tourism, recreational tourism, pilgrim tourism and historic tourism are the special tourism types of Wayanad.

Wayanad is a homeland of various tribal communities. They can be prominently classified into Paniyas, Nayker, Kurumba, & Moopan tribes. They are mainly daily wagers, plantation workers or forest guards. Most of them are good singers who sing local folklore, while others play instruments like ‘thudi’, ‘chenda', ’thapu’ and ‘cheeni’. 

These communities depend upon the forest and the seasons for their survival. The “paniya” and “kurumba” are historically the working class community while the “Nayker” and “Moopan” are traditionally hunters. Festivals are part of their lifestyle to mark various occasions where ‘thira’ (a performance where the performer is believed to be possessed by God), Pooja, dance, and music are performed.

Wildlife is the main attraction of Wayanad. Different varieties of plants and trees can be seen in Wayanad forests. Common trees found in the surrounding forest include Thaani, Erul, Chadachi, Venteak, Kari Maruku, ChoraChadachi, Pala, Aal, Veete, Nelli, Kundhirikam, and Znjaval & Bamboo. Medicinal trees like Saracaasoca, elengi, Cassia fistula, Anarcadium & Pterocarpussantalinus are the species commonly found. The forest range is also home to varieties of birds like the black eagle, great hornbill, Indian pea fowl, Asian houbara, Malabar grey hornbill & woodpecker. Mammals of the region include the Asian elephant, Blackbug, Gaur, Indian pangoin, Leopard, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri tahr, Sioth bear & the Malabar giant squirrel. Muthanga and Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuaries are the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala.

So the tribes and wildlife is the important factor in Wayanad Tourism. Wayanad has become one of the best tourist places in Kerala. At the same time, it was famous for its best luxury resorts for the travellers in Wayanad. After the Rain Resort is one of them. It is the best plantation or village resort in Wayanad. The tribes and wildlife around After the Rain Resort is one of the main features.  The village people are also included in the main activities. So plan for your stay for a wonderful experience at After The Rain Resort, the best resort in Wayanad.

Website: After the Rain's Resort Wayanad