Luxury Resorts in Wayanad for a Dream Vacation
Destination: Places to visit near Vythiri Mist
Wayanad is a high-altitude district in the Western Ghats, known for forests, tea and spice estates, waterfalls and some of the oldest history in Kerala. Vythiri Mist sits in the middle of it, so most of the places below are a day trip from the resort. Our reception can help you plan the route and timing.
The History
Six moments that shaped Wayanad
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New Stone Age
The Edakkal Caves
Carvings on the cave walls show people have lived in these hills for about 6,000 years.
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18th century
Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan
Mysore's rulers fought for these hills because they lay on the route to the coast. Sultan Bathery is named after Tipu's battery.
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18 March 1792
The Treaty
After the Treaty of Seringapatam, the British claimed Wayanad as part of Malabar.
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Until 1805
Pazhassi Raja
The "Lion of Kerala" led a guerrilla war against the East India Company with Kurichiya archers. He died at Mavila Thodu, near Pulpally, on 30 November 1805.
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The British era
Roads and planters
New roads, including the climb from Thamarassery, opened the plateau to tea and other crops and brought in workers from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
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1 November 1980
Kerala's 12th district
Wayanad was formed with three taluks: Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery and Vythiri.
Sightseeing
Six places to explore around Vythiri Mist
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17 km from Mananthavady
Kuruva Island
A river delta on the Kabini with forest, mangroves, birds and orchids. Boating, canoeing, trekking and hiking.
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2,100 m · near Meppadi
Chembra Peak
The highest peak in Wayanad, visible from our rooms. A heart-shaped lake sits on the trail.
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35 km from Vythiri Mist
Edakkal Caves
Two natural caves with Neolithic carvings about 6,000 years old. A short hike leads up to them.
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6 km from Vythiri Mist
Lakkidi
The gateway to Wayanad, at 700 m. Mountain and valley views, good for trekking, hiking and birdwatching.
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4 km from Vythiri Mist
Pookode Lake
A freshwater lake of 13 acres with boating, a children's park and a market for local handicrafts and spices.
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Near Meppadi
Soochippara
A waterfall dropping through tropical forest, also called Sentinel Rock Falls for the needle-like rocks around it. A short walk from the parking area.