About Vythiri
Vythiri is a hill station town in Wayanad district of Kerala, located in the Western Ghats at around 700 metres elevation. Surrounded by dense rainforests, tea, coffee and spice plantations, it is known for its misty climate, high rainfall and scenic valleys. The town serves as a gateway to Wayanad's natural attractions and is noted for resorts, trekking trails and viewpoints such as Lakkidi, making it a popular base for nature tourism.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a misty hill town set amid evergreen rainforests and plantation-covered slopes in the Western Ghats. The area offers winding ghat roads, forested valleys, tea and spice estates, and resort stays. Visitors can explore viewpoints like Lakkidi, nearby lakes such as Pookode, forest trails, plantation walks, and small town markets with local produce and handicrafts. The environment is cool, humid and lush, especially during and after monsoon.
Key highlights
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Hill town in the Western Ghats surrounded by rainforests and plantations
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Lakkidi View Point offering panoramic valley and ghat road views
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Proximity to Pookode Lake with boating and forested surroundings
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Chain Tree - a large ficus tree associated with local folklore
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Base for treks to Chembra Peak and visits to Soochipara Falls and Banasura Sagar Dam
History of Vythiri
Vythiri is part of Wayanad, a region historically inhabited by tribal communities and later associated with the rule of Pazhassi Raja who resisted British expansion in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The area developed as a plantation region during the colonial period with tea, coffee and spice cultivation, which continues to shape its landscape and economy.
Culture & Context
The area reflects the plantation culture of Wayanad and the heritage of indigenous tribal communities. Spice and tea plantations, local markets and traditional Kerala architecture in resorts and homestays showcase the agrarian and forest-based lifestyle of the Western Ghats region.
Route
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