Wayanad is one of the fourteen districts of Kerala. This district situated in the North-Eastern part of Kerala was formed in November 1, 1980. The name Wayanad originated from the expression ‘Vayal Nadu’, meaning ‘The Village of Paddy Fields’. This green paradise is located at a distance of 76 kilometers from the nearest sea shore of Calicut. Wayanad hosts picturesque mist-clad Hill stations, sprawling spice plantations, luxuriant forests and wide variety of flora and fauna. Mountains and forests interspace to create numerous outback trails, trekking routes and opportunities for other adventurous sports.