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A Memorable Trekking Trip with Forest Homestay in Kerala

Kerala is called ‘God’s own country’ for more than one reason. Known for its backwaters and serene beaches which offers a soothing experience; the other side of Kerala which expels an adventurous beauty with its lush greenery are the hill stations. Of all the hill stations in Kerala, Wayanad with its spectacular beauty has one too many unexplored mountain treks, dams and untarnished lakes to offer apart from the coffee plantations, paddy fields and tea estates. Wayanad Trekking lets you experience the beautiful landscapes while letting us into the deep forests, cross the pristine rivers, revering the waterfalls and conquer its mountain peaks.

Wayanad can undoubtedly be called trekking heaven for its hilly landscape. It has a variety of trekking options that can cater to the needs of a wider mass from less challenging to the most adventurous trekking trails. Trekking enthusiasts might be looking for options to improve fitness, as a getaway to clear one’s mind or to immerse oneself in the natural beauty. The air so pure, the ambience so pristine that it could cleanse our minds and the ravishing beauty of natural abundance all comes together to provide a rejuvenating experience.

Apart from trekking, Wayanad also is home to various natural and picturesque tourist attractions.

A few of the best trekking trails and Kerala Tourist Places Wayanad are listed below :

1.Phantom Rock / Cheengeri Mala

This tourist attraction that resembles a Phantom skull is popular for the unique natural archeological structure and beautiful landscapes which satisfies nature lovers and photography enthusiasts. As it is not an extremely adventurous trek, it can attract the ones who would like to experience trekking without being overly adventurous. What welcomes the ones atop the mountain is the scenic view of Karapuzha reservoir and surroundings.

2. Edakkal Caves

Known as one of the oldest human settlements ever found, Edakkal caves are part of a naturally formed rock shelter with one boulder wedged between two others. Its walls display prehistoric engravings of wider scale indicating animals, human figures, day to day life and so on. Apart from the drawings, the caves contain ‘Muniyaras’ – the ancient burial sites – from where pottery and earthen wares from various time periods were discovered.

3.Banasura Sagar Dam

Considered to be India’s largest earthen dam, Banasura Sagar Dam is built entirely using huge rocks and stones and named after ‘Banasura’ the asura king’, the son of Mahabali. Boating and trekking in Banasura Sagar dam while basking in its natural beauty is the main attraction that attracts tourists to the dam.

4.Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary

A visit to this wildlife sanctuary which is home to a variety of plants, birds and animal species lets us catch a glimpse of these in its natural habitat and full glory. A wildlife jeep safari is organized twice a day for this purpose.

5.Chembra Peak Trek

Standing at an elevation of 2100m, Chembra peak is the tallest in Wayanad. The Chembra peak has Niligiri hills of Tamilnadu and Vellarimala of Kozhikode as neighbours. From its summit, an enchanting view of the whole of Wayanad, parts of Nilgiri, Malappuram and Kozhikode will be a delight like no other. Another major attraction on the way to the summit is its heart shaped lake named as ‘Hridayathadakam’.

6.Pakshipathalam Hiking Trail

Pakshipathalam gets its name from the fact that it is home to a wide variety of rare bird species and bats. Lying in the Brahmagiri hill range, this trek can also be taken from Karnataka by the Irpu falls. The trekking trail leads us through the lush evergreen forest and leads to the deep caves which displays the biodiversity of the region.

7.Brahmagiri Trek

A trek leading deep inside the Brahmagiri wildlife sanctuary has multitudes to offer enroute like grasslands, rivers, and lush green forests. Bordering Wayanad and Kodagu, this is a steep climb with cool water bodies along the way. The summit has rich wildlife and is thickly forested, which is the reason why wildlife sightings are more common along the trek.

8.Kalladi Forest

The trek through Kalladi is a walk amidst the lush green forest which has huge trees and shrubs at the same time in equal measures. A unique trek along the tea gardens, cardamom forests and spice towns are what makes it a memorable experience.

9.Tusharagiri Waterfall

Tusharagiri literally translates to snow-capped mountains gets its name from the misty crown formed on the peak due to the three waterfalls. It can be reached from both Kozhikode and Wayanad.

While planning to embark on a trekking trail, it is always a good option to choose the best forest resort for staying some days in wayanad where nature and convenience merge together making the days spent most memorable. There is no place better to enjoy the wilderness to its fullest and purest, where you get to be away from urbanism and rejuvenate yourself with nature being the healing pill.

Attractive Monsoon Tourism Places in wayanad

Wayanad is a very particular piece of land in the northern part of Kerala being the only plateau in God’s own country and the only district sharing its borders with 2 neighbouring states – Tamilnadu and Karnataka. The spellbinding beauty of Wayanad is brought into the spotlight with the onset of Monsoons. The rains manage to bring out the richness of lush greens to a whole new level which makes it look nothing less than a page out of a picture book. The tourism places in Wayanad offer diversity ranging from dams to waterfalls and hills to tea plantations and paddy fields to forests rich in wildlife. Wayanad’s lush tropical rainforest presents a very distinctive flora and fauna which cannot be found elsewhere. Another remarkable place to enjoy nature at its best is the bamboo forest. Bamboo forests hold in its womb more than a few endangered species of plants and living beings. It is also a fundamental part in the lives of tribals who are extremely dependent on the forest for their livelihood.

Wayanad is often referred to as ‘the green paradise’ and there is no denying the fact that the title is rightfully bestowed upon. So, the beauty of wayanad is best enjoyed in nature’s company which is none other than a forest resort. With Wayanad Tourism gaining momentum, all thanks to its natural abundance, jungle resorts are the best choices a traveller can make to imbibe the natural goodness to rejuvenate one’s mind and body.

Wayanad doesn’t experience intense climatic changes but mostly remains of similar weather conditions which is pleasant all throughout the year. Even with that being the case, the Winter season is the best time to pay a visit to Wayanad which falls between October and May with temperatures ranging from 10 to 24º C which results in a misty climate till evening and the night often gets chilly. Having said so, other seasons too are not any less beautiful when it comes to Wayanad Weather. The summer season which falls between March and May sees the temperature ranging from 20 to 35º C. Even with the raging Sun, we can explore the rain forests in the afternoons, as it is calmer once we go deep into the forest and moreover the temperature inside is calmer and on the pleasant side. During the monsoon which falls between June and October, the temperatures remain between 17 and 29º C. As Wayanad tends to receive a considerable amount of rain during the time, monsoons are not always recommended to all types of visitors, but the ones who love adventure trails, nature walks and trekking will find Wayanad being an absolute beauty drenched in the rains.

While visiting Wayanad, it would be sad to miss out on experiencing the beauty of forests while staying in a forest resort. They offer a unique experience with a countryside vibe. It lets us feel closer to nature while enjoying the amenities of a luxury stay. Each villa / treehouse / suite room is specially crafted and is set betwixt the lush green forest which leaves us with a unique experience like no other that can be treasured for years and years to come. It can be such a relaxing experience that can help relieve any stress and revive our soul. Apart from the calm and serene atmosphere which is rejuvenating in itself, the authentic Kerala cuisine provided in the resort is enough to let our taste buds explode with the ethnic flavours seeping in. Our recipes are made with love and care and passed on from generations which is what gives them the edge. Also, for cooking we use the traditional authentic cooking methods of firewoods and earthen pots to retain its original taste.

While experiencing Wayanad, it would be incomplete without a camping trip into the heart of the forest. It is a way to experience the beauty of forest in its wildest, purest and serenest form. Waking up to the mountains, waterfalls, natural springs, along with the lush greens and bamboo trees covered in mist with the chirping of birds and animals passing by is an experience that no nature lover can let go of. The trip can be finished off by taking a walk through the cardamom plantations and getting to know the spice firsthand.

Embracing the natural goodness is what a trip to Wayanad is all about. The wonders a calm and pure nature can do to our body and mind is unfathomable. Monsoon rains enhance the beauty of an already beautifully green Wayanad to an exotic level. A range of Monsoon tourism outdoor activities are picking up pace considering its peculiar geography including mud tug-of-war, rafting, off-roading and so on. The ones who enjoy nature for the adventure it has in store while enjoying the beauty it has to offer, would love the way Wayanad welcomes you during the monsoon season.

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Workation Packages at Lanternstay Resort

Workation (Work+Vacation) is a new concept designed for workaholics. Lanternstay resort in Wayanad understands the importance of vacation for employees. Employees who can work remotely can choose a holiday workation packages to rejuvenates and gives some room for creativity. It can be a place where you can provide some time to the family.

Why Workation?

Providing air-conditioned rooms with a perfect view, shuttles, grand dinners, flexible timings and many more to keep employees at ease and decrease the stress that they undergo is never enough. Sometimes employers install video gaming corners in the office, indoor gaming, and some more prominent companies provide vast playgrounds. Still, all these may seem to be less effective in releasing the pressure of the employees. These steps go useless to extract the best out of employees—daily, working individual losses two hours in commuting. Journey to the office through the polluted busy city roads will drain the energy.

Workation in Wayanad is a perfect solution for the employee to find a way out of this tedious and boring life. It is the kind of vacation that enables you to work remotely. You will be away from your regular desk but not from work. You can travel distant than traditional holidays because you are getting the salary.

The transformation of working style

The pandemic has shaken the world with its devastating and traumatic incidents. But one way it has opened new possibilities with updated technological options which enabled all the employees to carry out their official jobs from home. MS teams, Basecamp, Asana, Slack and Zoom, are the platforms to help the job holders perform their duties almost anywhere in the world. But the only requirement is to have an internet connection with a wide range of wifi connectivity. Lanternstay has excellent, superfast wifi connectivity across all the camping areas and the resort areas. Super connectivity is key to the employees to execute the targets before the deadlines allotted by the companies. Companies don’t give two hoots if the work is done.

Restore the lost vigour in Wayanad

Suppose you feel like you have stuck up at the point where there is no more growth. You cannot find the reason behind this; maybe the same old ways of finding solutions or monotonous job procedures could be the reason. Want to restore some energy which you had undergone during the initial working days in your company. Lanternstay can provide you with the exceptional scenery of mother earth in the deep interiors of the forest. This type of scenario can restore the lost vigor and install the new life patterns which can enteral you.

Be an expressive artist

If you are an upcoming writer or an artist who wants to generate some fresh thoughts, Lanternstay provides a great stay to you. Here we offer a suitable environment. In nature’s lap of God’s own country, you can find a fantastic breeze that carries the flavours of creative juices. The output you generate would be absolutely a well-carved masterpiece. When you enjoy the surroundings with the heart of emotions, the creative samples will surprise you. Experience this revitalised enthusiasm in our resort. You can overcome the mental block which is longstanding between you and your goal. The evoked inner peace can make you think out of the box.

Lifetime memories to cherish

The time you want to dedicate to the work during the stay at our resort will be undisturbed. But the remaining time will give you some lifetime and life-changing moments, which you cannot expect during the regular days you work at your home. The forest camping, jeep trekking, indoor and outdoor gaming facilities, time at bonfire are moments you treasure forever.

Embrace the nature

A regular employee always gets frustrated by jostling himself/herself for a stressful commute daily. In the process of workation, you can avoid travelling through the city’s busy roads that primarily impact productivity positively. We are dissociated with the beautiful nature during the regular days of work at home or office. Opting for a workation will keep you intertwined with nature. The fixed concrete walls can confine you to the limits killing the innovation. Watching the loops unfolding in nature can reveal the inner potential which can strengthen the company.

Break the routine

According to the study carried out by Stanford economist says that an employee who works remotely will be more productive. Breaking the routine and being away from the routine work desk will always positively impact the employee’s efficacy. Taking workation would help an individual to break the regular pattern. Sometimes even employer’s can also plan workation for the employees. In workation settings, teams would have a better option to know one other beyond the works. The strengthened bonds between employees enable them to work efficiently in a group. In the green scenery of the Wayanad, you will be surprised to know the fellow employees beyond the office.

Delicious food from the wild varieties

Lanternstay provides delicious food throughout your stay at Wayanad. We make food from the wild varieties we obtain in the jungles of Wayanad. The diet you enjoy during the visit will also act in revitalising the health and energy in you.

Workation benefits both the organisation and the employee. It gives recreation and health to the employee without losing productivity. It increases work quality and team bonding helping the organisation. The organisation that allowed workation is observed to have a higher employee retention rate.

Enjoy the Monsoon @ Hill Resort in Wayanad: Explore the scenic beauty

Plan this monsoon with a stay at the perfect hill resort in Wayanad to embrace the place’s scenic beauty. Wayanad receives two monsoons a year – from June to September and October to November. Greenery takes over the entire site during the monsoon times, and that view you enjoy is unique and remarkably breathtaking. Wayanad is a lovely hill station to visit in God’s own country, Kerala. This tourist destination evolved as a perfect place for family vacations, honeymoon spot for couples, nature lovers, and adventure seekers. You find a sense of peace in the heart and mind at Wayanad, leaving your busy lives away.

Wayanad monsoon is so special for tourists. Every cool breeze after each rain carries the unique aroma and life of nature that leaves you mesmerising. You revitalise life with new energy in this magical place. Lakkidi is a prime attraction of the area, one of the highest rainfall receiving places in Kerala. You can see the majestic streams running down the hills. The plantations in Wayanad invites you in like a mother, and you get back into real life in her arms.

Wayanad has many natural enticements which cast a spell on you with their enchanting views. We are here to make you clear about the most exciting sites among all the spots in Wayanad. So take the verbal ride of the beauty here and get on a real ride to Wayanad during this monsoon. Here are the best tourist attractions for your notice in Wayanad.

Banasura Sagar Dam: The largest earthen dam in India

Banasura Sagar Dam is one of the out-of-the-ordinary attractions Wayanad has in its cluster. It is not only the largest in India but also stands as the second largest in Asia. It is incredibly amazing to know that this grand dam is built with stones and stacks of boulders. You can schedule a superb boat ride at the dam. If the water inflow is high, you can see the dam’s open shutters, where the flow of water down through them adds to the beauty of the place.

Edakkal Caves – Hidden Visual in the forest

It is a must-visit place for an anthropology enthusiast. The engravings you see here dates back to pre-historic times. A millennium ago, humans abandoned this cave. Edakkal translates as ‘A Stone in Between’. We can see a visual of a heavy boulder struck in a fissure made by two huge rocks. Indeed you love to see the art of carvings on stones by our ancestors. These pictorial writings are of the Neolithic age. You can’t stop yourself from capturing the stunning visuals of the forest from those heights at Edakkal caves. On the way uphill you can’t resist buying some souvenirs for the dear ones at home.

Kuruvadweep – Secluded Shelter of Natural Scenery

Kuruvadweep or Kuruva Island has rich flora and fauna. It is a cluster of islands in the Kabini delta, spread across 950 acres. It is one of the best-preserved and untouched places. One of the beautiful experiences you have is a journey on a bamboo raft while reaching the island. The raft is rowed over the pristine waters of the Kabini river. As the island has thick greenery, it makes a perfect place for trekking. You click some pictures of butterflies and birds which are new to you. It is under the control of the forest department of India. So the only thing you do is just absorbing the marvellous creations of nature.

Meenmutty Falls – The Artistry of the Creator

God was partial while creating his country. You can see all the nature’s beauty was poured here at Wayanad in Kerala. Have a glance at the spectacular falls falling from the height of 300m and fill your heart with the serene peace present in your surroundings. Meenmutty translates as ‘where the fish are blocked.’ It is three-level waterfalls, the second-largest in Kerala. During the monsoon season, the falls become so fierce you love the sprinkling water carried in the air when you stand nearby. If you want to reach the place, you should trek about 2km.

Pookode Lake – A freshwater lake

The Panamaram stream, which is one of the main tributaries of the river Kabini, originates from Pookode lake. The Panamaram reaches Kabini travelling although the Panamaram valley. The stunning scenic beauty and peaceful ambience mesmerise every tourist visiting the site. The incredible top view of this lake has a similar shape to India’s physical map. There are many activities for the families like a boat ride in the lake. In the lush green surroundings, you can see different birds resting. You can buy some spices and handicrafts from the locality in the stores nearby lake.

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary – Kerala’s second-largest wildlife reserve

The views of nonchalant walks of wild animals and carefree birds get you closer to nature. There are two ecotourism centres in the sanctuary. (i) Muthanga and (ii) Tholpetty. The chirping of birds would wake you up in the morning. You can enjoy bird watching in the early hours of the morning. The exciting safari into the sanctuary gives you lifetime cherishable moments. Children love watching these animals wandering in the jungle. You rarely find elephant training camps in other parts of India, and here you can watch them moving on the orders from the trainer. Meet the tribal people and speak to them to learn about them. This interaction with them leaves you with a new mindset.

Finally, we want you to visit Wayanad comfortably. Therefore, place some extra clothes in your baggage as it will be raining all the time during the monsoon. Wear proper footwear to be safe in the slippery wetland. At last, keep your camera ready always because you never knew the surprises the beautiful nature throws at you.

Book your hill resort in Wayanad and start your adventurous and fantastic trip to God’s own country. You will have a soul-filling vacation here.