Things to Do in Vythiri

The Veterinary University at Pookode teaches horse riding to the public. Course duration 24 days (one hour every day).

Considered to be the second largest earth dam in Asia, the Banasura project precincts are an ideal starting point for treks to the Banasura Peak. An interesting feature is a set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas. Speed boating facility is available in this place.

Has a mysterious story behind it. The road up was built by an English engineer as per the information given to him by a local tribal youth. Once the route was made the tribe was killed by the English Army . Afterwards there were many accidents in this ghat road which was supposedly due to the activity of the "ghost or spirit" of the tribal.

Hill station 700 m above sea level, at Thamarasseri Ghat pass. The view of the valley is superb. It can get a bit busy (and littered!) during peak season, though.

Famous for Bansura mini hydro project with the largest earth dam in India, and with a sanctuary and park with ever flowering trees.

It is a natural fresh water lake, brimmed with ever green mountains. The weather here is salacious; the scenic beauty, hypnotising and the nature, unspoiled. Pookode lake tourist resort in Vythiri is the most sought after tourist spot of Wayanad. There is an aquarium and a green house here.