Wayanad is a rare protected patch of Malabar rainforest that is home to Nilgiri langur, Malabar grey hornbill and many others of the region’s endemics. The region is also home to exotic legends, ancient ruins, mysterious mountain caves, aborigine tribes, hidden treasures, tree houses, jungle trails and exotic bird and wild life.
Spread over a vast area, Muthanga (the heart of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary) is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is a rain forest reserve connected to two major sanctuaries: Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai National Park. The vegetation is predominantly moist deciduous forest with smaller stretches of swamps, teak forests, bamboo and tall grass. Amidst such fertile and varied flora, this region hosts several rare herbs and medicinal plants. With numerous watering holes, Muthanga has a large population of pachyderms and is a Project Elephant site. Other animals include leopards, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, langur and slender loris. It is also home to a small population of tigers. In addition, there is also a profusion of birds, butterflies and insects.
Dominated by the Western Ghats, one of the world’s last surviving tracts of tropical biodiversity, Wayanad’s terrain is characterised by extensive stretches of wilderness. Isolated by terrain from the rest of Kerala, the region has its own distinctive character. Accessible only by road from other parts of Kerala, and the neighbouring states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Wayanad is the perfect holiday destination.
The hills, rocks and valleys which give shape to the very unique terrain Wayanad provide for exceptional adventure experiences. Mountains and forests intersperse to create numerous outback trails, trekking routes and opportunities for other adventure sports. With vast areas still unexplored, Wayand is truly a land waiting to be discovered
While the whole Nilgiri Biosphere is home to large herds of elephants, packs of Dhole, Leopards, Sloth bears, Gaur and Tiger, the jungles of Wayanad are more humid than the other reserves adjacent to it. This makes it a particular attraction for those who seek rainforest species such as Malabar trogon, Malabar pied hornbill, Malabar grey hornbill, king cobra, Nilgiri langur and brown palm-civet.
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