Wayanad literally means the 'land of swamps'. Lying at an altitude between 700 - 2100 metres above the sea level, Wayanad possess great flora n fauna. Established in 1973, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is rich in bio-diversity and is an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, which has been established with the specific objective of conserving the biological heritage of the region. Few interesting places are:

Pookat lake

A natural fresh water lake surrounded by evergreen forest and rolling hills. A fresh water aquarium with large variety of fish is an added attraction. Tourists can also avail of boating facilities, children's park, and a shopping center for handicrafts and spices.

Pakshipathalam

This place can be accessed only by trekking. Rare species of birds can be sighted from the watch tower of this bird sanctuary.

Edakkal Caves

The two caves are located at a height of 1000 m on Ambukutty Mala near Ambalavayal. The New Stone Age pictorial writings on the walls of these natural caves at Edakkal are evidence of the civilization that existed in these regions in prehistoric times.