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What all you can do when visiting Wayanad and have more fun?

Places to visit while staying at GrandeIris

Are you feeling bored from your daily routine?

We understand you are longing for a good vacation in the lap of nature with your loved ones. This time while visiting Wayanad plan to have fun along with business, and stay at one of the best hotels of Wayanad – GrandeIris. 

With the changing weather, the mother Earth is also blooming and flourishing to welcome you. You may be wondering where to go for spending some time out in nature. So in this post of ours, we will suggest some good places to visit around in Wayanad while you stay at GrandeIRIS, the synonym for luxury. 

The town of Wayanad offers lots of attractions for nature lovers. In this post we will be talking about 5 such places so you can enjoy the nature’s offerings along with the luxury with a pleasant stay at the best hotel of Wayanad. Although the city is full of tourist attractions being one of the hill stations in Kerala. 

Top 5 tourist attractions around hotel GrandeIRIS

Without delaying further, we present you top 5 tourist attractions along with the activities you can enjoy there. Let’s make your trip memorable when visiting Wayanad, to be full of luxury in the lap of nature.

1. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, having an extent of 344 Sq Km, was established in 1973, is now an integral part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The sanctuary has a large variety of wild animals and rare birds. 

One can enjoy a thrilling jungle jeep safari and tourist guide narrating the history and other interesting facts about the forest. 

Location: Bathery- Puthupally Road, Sultan Bathery, Kerala 673592

Timings: 7–10am, 3-5pm 

2. Banasura Sagar Dam

Banasura Sagar Dam is the largest earth dam in India and second in Asia, made up of massive stone stacks and boulders. The picturesque beauty of the dam is enhanced by its large expanse of water having a mountain chain at backdrop. The dam is constructed in the Banasura Lake and the nearby mountains are called Banasura hills. This scenic beauty attracts tourists providing an ideal starting point for trekking.  

Location: Wayanad, Kerala 673122.

Timings: 6am – 6pm.

3. Kuruva Island

Kuruva island is situated 15 kms away from Mananthavady, 58 kms from Sultan bathery and 40 kms from Kalpetta. The island is a protected river delta which is a home to rare species of birds, orchids and herbal plants. One can enjoy the bamboo rafting, trekking and walking in nature.   

Location: Kuruvadweep, Kerala 673579

Timings: 9:30am – 3:30pm, Monday closed.

4. Edakkal Caves

If you are attracted by the historical places, Edakkal Caves are one of the best options. Edakkal Caves are the two natural caves near the ancient trade route connecting high mountains of Mysore to the ports of Malabar coast. These caves have pictorial writings which are believed to be dated around 6,000 BC. 

Location: Nenmeni, Kerala 673595.

Timings: 9am – 4pm, Monday closed.

5. Neelimala View Point

When looking to simply spend a day in the beauty of nature Neelimala Viewpoint is a promising option. This trip offers various picturesque landscapes of western ghats along with gushing streams and vedant valleys. Tourists are amazed by the pristine view of Meenmutti Waterfalls.  

Location: SH29, Kerala 673581


There are several other tourist attractions to make your stay pleasant and memorable. While staying at GrandeIris you can enhance the pleasure of your trip by further enjoying our spa and other services. We wish to make a pleasant stay for you where you enjoy the luxury and nature together. 

So, visiting Wayanad can be more fun, then you have ever thought. Book your space now the best luxury hotel at Wayanad and enjoy the offerings of nature.

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