Wayanad district is situated in the north east part of Kerala. The name - Wayanad - is a combination of Vayal (paddy field) and naadu(Land) making it the 'Land of Paddy fields'. Streams, waterfalls, dense forests, amazing variety of flora and fauna… are the specialities of this land. There are many tribal groups living in this area. A large area of the district is covered by Wayanad forests filled with enchanting beauty of nature everywhere. Tourists arrive here everyday to explore Wayanad's attractions hidden in the forests. Kuruva island, Haritagiri, Vythiri village, Chembra peak, Pookot lake, Edakkal cave and Lakkidi ranks high in the list of most beautiful Wayanad places. Thirunelli Temple and Ananthanatha Swamy Temple are the two very famous pilgrimage centres in Wayanad. Wayanad churam is a much famed mountain pass in the district. The amazing curves of the 'churam' are worth a watch! Wayanad weather is very healthy through out the year. Wayanad tourism has a variety of options for travellers to spend their valuable time in the rich forests of Wayanad. For accomodation, there are lots of resorts and hotels over there and Wayanad homestays are also available. Kalpetta is a major hub to all the tourist destinations in Wayanad. This place, which is the headquarters of Wayanad district, offers opportunities to enjoy cool highlands, adventure, wildlife and farm tour.