The hills, rocks and valleys which contribute to the very unique character of Wayanad provide a lot for adventure tourism. Trekking to the Chembra peak is a risky mountaineering endeavor. Chembra peak, the highest hill in Wayanad, is near Meppady town. Trekking to the top of this peak takes almost a day. Tourists can also stay one or two days at the top of the peak in temporary camps. District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides, sleeping bags, canvases, huts and trekking implements on hire.
CHEMBRA PEAK
EDAKKAL CAVE
This location of breathtaking beauty is three kilometres from Ambalavayal which is 25 kilometres from Kalpetta. The Edakkal cave in the Ambukuthy mountain, is not a cave in the real sense. As stated in the India Antiquary (Vol.XXX, page – 410) and quoted in the District Gazette, Kozhikode, it is only’a cleft about 96ft. long and 22ft wide in the rock’. It is a fissure made by a corner of rock splitting off from the main body due to some natural causes. The depth of both the cleft and the fissure is 30 ft.
KURUVA ISLAND
The Kuruva island, 950 acres of evergreen forest on the tributaries of east flowing river Kabani, is an ideal picnic spot, far away from the disturbances of city life. The island is uninhabited. Rare species of birds, orchids, and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom. It is 17 Kms. east of Mananthavady and 40 km. northwest of Sulthan Bathery.
MUTHANGA WILD LIFE SANCTUARY
IMuthanga, Which is 16 km. east of Sulthan Bathery is located very near to the Karnataka border. Wild forests covering an area of 345 sq.kms forms the Muthanga wildlife sanctuary; the biggest abode of wild animals in Malabar. Elephant, spotted deer, bison, tiger, cheetah, wild bear, etc. are found in this sanctuary. The forest department has facilities for providing elephant rides to tourists, here.
SOOCHIPPARA WATERFALLS
The waterfalls at Soochippara near Meppadi is really a treasure of nature, yet to be discovered. The stretch of waterfalls ranging at places from 100 to 300 feet height is a treat to the eyes. The pool below provides for water rafting, swimming, bathing, etc. The treetop huts at Soochippara give a unique view of the valleys of the Western Ghats and the glimmering shallow waters of the surrounding springs.
PAKSHIPATHALAM
Pakshipathalam in the Brahmagiri hills at Thirunelli, is a challenging tourist spot for any adventure-seeking tourist. To reach Pakshipathalam seventeen kilometers have to be covered through wild forest. The deep rock caves, formed among the thick blocks of rocks at the northern top end of the Brahmagiri, are the abode of various birds and wild beasts.