Ecotourism in Wayanad

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. The place also enjoys a strategic location as the leading tourist centres of South India like Ooty, Mysore, Bangalore, Coorg, and Kannur are situated around this region. Wayanad enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year. The misty nature of Wayanad offers a wide range of trekking opportunities, plantation visits, and wildlife tours. Wayanad is unique in that it is situated in an elevated picturesque mountainous plateau in the Western Ghats.

The presence of the Western Ghats, dense forests, rich wildlife and opportunities for outdoor activities make Wayanad an excellent place for eco-tourism. Wayanad is an enchanting holiday retreat in Kerala with rich natural resources, panoramic natural beauty, mind-blowing mountain ranges, green valleys, great topography and unique climate. In fact, this destination provides a lot of things that cater to the demands of travellers. Nowadays, ecotourism is gaining popularity and Wayanad has everything to promote ecotourism.

Wayanad Wildlife sanctuaries a unique ecosystem that are rich in wildlife and serves as home for several migratory birds and animals is what drives tourism officials to promote eco-tourism in the region. Eco tour of the sanctuary not just acquaints tourists with the inhabitants of the reserve but also helps generate revenue that goes towards economic development of the locals who carry out the tourism tasks and partly towards the maintenance of the forest.

The main two eco-tourism centres in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is Muthanga and Tholpetty.  It is under the surveillance of Kerala forest department. Both of these ecotourism centres are the part of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and hot wildlife tourist spots.  You can see the herd of elephants, deer, guars, tigers, bears, leopard, monkeys, reptile verities, beautiful butterflies, fishes and birds including vultures here. The place is best suited for learning something from nature. You can achieve information about Medicinal plants, Zodiac Plants etc from here. Muthanga Elephant camp with 3 tuskers and one female calf and traditional tribal folklore are the main other points of attractions in Muthanga. Ecotourism in Muthanga and Tholpetty is much helpful in creating deep conservation awareness in the minds of visitors. It is much educative and recreational too. It is the main source of livelihood income for local tribes including tourist guides.

Eco-Tourism Activities are:

• Jeep Safari
• Elephant Ride
• Nature Walk
• Bird Watching
• Trekking
• Hiking
• Medicinal garden visit Muthanga
• Watchtower stay Muthanga & Tholpetty
• Tribal Folklore Muthanga

Ecotourism provides great contributions for the economic, social and environmental benefits for the people in Wayanad. Wayanad is the most perfect tourist spot in Kerala for ecotourism for many reasons.  It is an excellent way to provide cultural and environmental awareness to people. Wayanad wildlife sanctuary offers you a special eco-tour which you can enjoy utmost. Staying in the best wildlife resort in Wayanad, you can also enjoy the attractions of the sanctuary like the waterfalls, Island etc. that make eco-tourism in Wayanad exciting and interesting.

For more details visit After the Rains Resort, Wayanad and go through our E-brochure.