<a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Wayanad" target="_blank">Wayanad</a>, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats, forming the border world of the greener part of <a href="https://universaladventures.in/state/Kerala" target="_blank">Kerala</a>. Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, this land is filled with history and culture. This verdant hill station is full of plantations, forests, and wildlife. This area is famous for its large number of camping and trekking trails, breathtaking waterfalls, caves, bird-watching sites, flora, fauna, and an overall plethora of magnificent sights. This area has been a tourist favorite over the years.

The highest peak in Wayanad at an altitude of 6,890 ft above sea level. It is also one of the highest peaks in the Western Ghats which is above 2,000 m <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/chembra-peak-trek-wayanad" target="_blank">Trekking to Chembra peak</a> can be started from Meppadi town itself. There is a perfect heart-shaped lake midway to Chembra peak. This lake never dries up even during the summer. And the shape never changes even if there are overgrown grasses. If you go during the right time, you get to trek amidst the green tea plantations. The Lake will be surrounded by lush green grass.&nbsp;
 
Location: Chembra
Best Time to Do:September to February
Duration: 4 hours
Price Range: nil

Boating is a fun family activity that everyone can definitely enjoy. Now, imagine boating on a dam surrounded by green mountains, the chirping of birds, and the drizzle of fresh water being splashed by the boat, that is what you can experience if you go boating in <a href="https://universaladventures.in/tours/one-day-eddakkal-caves-and-banasura-sagar-dam-excursion-with-zipline" target="_blank">Banasura Sagar Dam</a>, Wayanad. With its scenic beauty and soulful surroundings, this dam has become famous for boating and it is one of the famous Wayanad things to do.

Location: Banasura Sagar Dam, Wayanad.
Best Time to Do: September to February
Duration: 1 hour
Price Range: 500 per hour

A <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/walk-through-the-natural-trail-of-wayanad-kerala" target="_blank">walk </a>with nature can be either defined as an interactive session with nature itself. Tourists prefer to take walks with guides, who provide ample information regarding the natural phenomenon as well as the minute changes in nature. If you're someone who is more interested in nature and peace, this is a chance you shouldn't be missing in life. Chirping birds and lively butterflies are the usual sights in the luxurious greenery of Wayanad, the guide helps you learn more about those wonder wings.

Location: Wayanad
Best Time to Do: May to October
Duration: 3 hours
Price Range: 500-1000 per guide

Wayanad is a beautiful hill station that offers an array of adventure activities, treks being the most revered among others, but also adventures like paragliding, ziplines, cycling, and many more. It offers exciting activities to be undertaken by all nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. It is characterized by its deep valleys, green cliffs, misty terrains, spice and tea plantations, and hilly terrains covered in greenery. Be sure to add this chilly hill station amidst the green mountains of the ghats and enjoy yourselves.

Unlike other adventures you can experience at Wayanad, <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Wayanad/things-to-do?adventure=Camping" target="_blank">camping</a> in the tea plantations is an ethereal experience, especially for those who haven't gone camping before. A day and night at sprawling expanses of Wayanad's tea plantations, on top of a hill overlooking the famous <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/chembra-peak-trek-wayanad" target="_blank">Chembra Peak</a> is all you need for a perfect weekend getaway. Tents, sleeping bags, starry night sky, campfire, barbeque, music, serenity, and bliss are what one can experience by camping in the tea plantations
 
Location: Pozhuthana, Wayanad
Best Time to Do: May to October
Duration: 1 to 2 days
Price Range: Starts from 1800 INR

<a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/bamboo-rafting-in-wayanad" target="_blank">Bamboo rafting </a>is an activity where you gather a lot of bamboos and tie them together to form a boat kind of structure. When it feels that it is ready to be in the water, you can put it in it and then can do the rafting. It is driven by an experienced guide who takes you on an unforgettable journey in the Pozhuthana river. The guide narrates the history of the river and the places which you will be seeing which makes the already fun journey more interesting.
 
Location: Pozhuthana, Wayanad
Best Time to Do: May to October
Duration: 2 hours
Price Range: Starts from 1700 INR

Ever gone on a <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Wayanad/things-to-do?adventure=Zipline" target="_blank">zipline</a> and felt the ride was too short? Don't worry, because Wayanad boasts one of the longest ziplines in India. You will like you are flying through these luscious green mountains of the Ghats. Ziplines are the easiest and one of the most adrenaline-filled activities you can do, so make sure you add this to your travel bucket list. This activity gives you a bird's eye view of the mountains and you can feel the cool wind against your face. It is best done when the evening is out so you can enjoy it to the maximum.
 
Location: Peringoda,Chundale&nbsp;
Best Time to Do: Evenings&nbsp;
Duration: 20 min
Price Range: starts from 300

The <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/tholpetty-wildlife-sanctuary-jeep-safari" target="_blank">Tholpetty wildlife sanctuary</a>, located on the northern side of Wayanad, is a dense region of forest that houses magnificent fauna. <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Wayanad/things-to-do?adventure=Safari" target="_blank">Wildlife safaris</a> are a great way to explore the forest and the sanctuary which offers splendid opportunities to spot various exotic animals and migratory bird species in their natural habitat. The lake inside the sanctuary is a thriving haven and a great spot to witness animals quenching their thirst during the summer. The region is covered with lush green mountains and strikes a pretty pose against the backdrop of undulating hills and waterfalls. It is a hub of dense green forests and houses a flourishing number of animals and birds.
 
Location: Tholpetty wildlife sanctuary
Best Time to Do: May to October
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
Price Range: 1000 INR

<a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Wayanad/things-to-do?adventure=Paragliding" target="_blank">Paragliding</a> is always fun and people who have done it and have not done it will agree with this statement. The most important thing that you need to take care of before you go paragliding is that the area where you are going should be beautiful. One of the finest places for this in India is the <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Vagamon" target="_blank">Vagamon</a> hills in Wayanad. If you are going paragliding at Vagamon hills, then we can assure you are going to have a lifetime experience. Some of the beautiful things that you could see during your activity are Kurisumala, Thangal para, Waterfalls, green meadows, and many other things. You can have a birds-eye view of all of these. It is one of the most famous adventure sports in Wayanad.
 
Location: Vagamon hills
Best Time to Do: May to October
Duration: 1 hour
Price Range: Starting from 3500 INR

An activity like this is not offered everywhere and people probably don't even know about its existence or something like this. The caves here are sure to take your breath away and this is the perfect chance for you to get an amazing feel of the place! <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/camping-in-a-cave-in-wayanad" target="_blank">Wonder cave</a> is a unique destination situated in south Wayanad which is well known as the Kashmir of Kerala. The property contains a variety of caves that formed naturally among the rocks.
If you are doing this in the nighttime, then you will get a chance to lie down on the cold earth and gaze at a sky full of stars. Make sure you don't miss out on this unique experience.
 
Location: Chundel,Makkamkunnu
Best Time to Do: May to October
Duration: 1 to 2 days
Price Range: Starts from 2000 INR

Mountain biking on off-road trails is a highly underrated experience, even better than trekking if you ask me. A chance to test your endurance and zest for adrenaline, the activity offers a unique opportunity to explore the tea plantations and nearby reserve forests, and tribal settlements in an exciting way. The activity is conducted mostly on off-road terrain and the trail is 12kms long. You can see workers picking off tea leaves as you ride through the plantation and the smell of tea is quite rejuvenating.&nbsp;
 
Location:Chundale, Wayanad
Best Time to Do: After 3pm
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Price Range: From 1500INR

We all have done road <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Wayanad/things-to-do?adventure=Cycling" target="_blank">cycling </a>at some point in our life, if we go to a different place it still remains the same. Where is the fun in that, right? That is exactly why Wayanad offers Mountain cycling. The route consists of mesmerizing scenery and tricky offroad making it no easy challenge. The journey itself will almost be unforgettable. At the end of your journey, you may find small towns where you can fulfill your appetite with some delicious local cuisine. Sounds lovely?
 
Location :Perungudi-Kaloor Road in Pozhuthana Panchayath
Best Time to Do: May to October
Duration: 3 hours
Price Range: Starts from 2000 INR

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