There are various places of touristic, ecological, religious and historic importance in the district, including:

• Edakkal Cave, 32 km from Kalpetta near Ambalavayal, is famous for its pre-historic carvings and paintings.
• Muthanga is a wild life sanctuary. It is on the way from Mysore to Sulthan Bathery. Wild animals such as bison, elephant, deer, and tiger has been spotted. There
• There is a famous Jain Temple near Koottamunda, the Ananthanatha Swami Temple.
• Thirunelli is a very old temple on the foothills of Brahmagiri.
• Sulthan Bathery is famous for its fort, which was built by Tipu Sultan.
• The tomb of the chieftain Pazhassi Raja, who fought the British with the help of Kurichiya warriors, is in Mananthavady.
• Valliyoorkav is a temple of great historic and social significance.
• Lakkidi, the entry-point to Wayanad on the road from Kozhikode, receives one of the highest rainfalls in India.
• Pookode lake nearby is a famous tourist centre as well.
• A ride through the tea estate is also very beautiful.
• For the adventorous the Chembra peak and Banasura, both over 2000 m high, provide tough challenges.
• Kuruva Dweep (10 km from Mananthavady) is a unique and fragile delta system on the Kabini River.
• An important and unusual pilgrim centre for sociologists and educationists is Kanavu a centre for alternative education which help the adivasis (tribals) to adapt to the challenges without losing their cultural moorings.
• Ananthanatha Swami Temple, {also known as ParswanathaSwamy Jain Temple at Puliyarmala Jain Temple at Puliyarmala} is a beautiful Jain temple located at Puliyarmala, 6 km from Kalpetta.

ACCESS
The Kozhikode- Mysore National Highway No. 212 passes through Wayanad district. There are good road connections to various parts of Kerala and other neighbouring states. Buses go frequently between important centres

Nearest railway station is at Kozhikode, 67 km from Kalpetta.

Kozhikode airport at Karippur is the nearest airport.