A coffer of coffee, cardamom and tea plantations, which envelope the land with lush emerald greenery and fill the air with a heady aroma, Wayanad, in Kerala, is one among the foremost beautiful regions of the state. Perched on the southernmost tip of the Deccan plateau, Wayanad boasts dense forests that are one among the 20 reserves in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. A bridge to neighbouring states, the hills of Wayanad are connected with Bandipur (Karnataka) and Mudumalai (Tamil Nadu) to make a huge landmass that helps the wildlife of the region to freely move around in their natural surroundings. For the discerning traveller, Wayanad offers ideal picnic spots next to gurgling mountain streams, serene lakes and cascading waterfalls. While adventure-seekers can choose mountain biking, camping, trekking, speed boating, zorbing and ziplining, wildlife enthusiasts can choose between wildlife safaris, forest trails or treehouses. Wayanad is additionally home to Edakkal Caves, where one among the oldest signs of human settlement are preserved. Leading tourist destinations of Mysore, Bengaluru, Kannur, Ooty and Coorg are accessible .