Wayanad: a green paradise and home to spices and rare herbs

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Wayanad is a rural district in the state of Kerala, located in south India., the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a lush, forested region with areas of high altitude. It is home to many animals like the Asiatic elephants, tigers, leopards and egrets. In the Ambukuthi Hills to the south, the Edakkal Caves contain ancient petroglyphs, with some dating back to the Neolithic age.

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Wayanad is the least populated district of kerala blessed with unique flora and fauna and is home to a plethora of spices and herbs.

A variety of large wild animals such as the Indian bison, elephants, deer and tigers are found there. There are also quite a few beautiful birds in the sanctuary. In particular, peafowl tend to be very common in the area.. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala.

Location: Wayanad, Kerala, India

Area: 344 km² (133 sq mi)

Among the 14 districts, Wayanad was found to be the greenest one with 1,580.22 sq km of forest, which accounted over 74..9% of its geographical area,.