We've developed a list of "Do's and Dont's" based on our own experience.
- Don't take a lot of cash with you: There are many ATM's of almost all major banks in wayanad.
- Driving in hilly area is risky, always keep control of your speed especially in the curves if possible avail services of a driver.
- In Hilly road please dont take over form the wrong side as its is very risky.
- Do check the type of clothing and other equipment you may require for the seasons of wayanad you are visiting.
- The district administration of wayanad has made it mandatory for all visitors at the popular pookode Lake, Banasura sagar dam to wear life jackets while enjoying boat rides here.
- Always keep your Identity Card to avoid hasselment in hotels. etc..
- While on Hills / Hill slopes & forests trekking avoid throwing cigarette buts on leaf litter as they are an important cause for forest fires.
- While boating Do not pollute the Lake in any way. Violation is a punishable offense. Swimming is banned in pookode Lake, banasura dam.
- Please avaoid plastic bags
- Avoid loud music and noise.
- Participating in a social occasion or visiting a home requires conservative dress codes. Do not shake hands with ladies. Always pick up a thing and eat with your right hand. Take only as much as you can eat, do not leave anything uneaten over the dish.
- Do respect people's privacy while taking photographs. Ask for prior permission before taking a photograph.
- In May-july you can avail discounts in hotels but in September-april its better to do reservation of hotel of choice in advance as its a peak season.
- While traveling to high Hills always carry Camera, goggles and Sun screen lotion, binoculars.
- Do not leave your cash and valuables in your hotel rooms. Keep your cash divided in different pockets.
- Don't eat anything offered by fellow travelers on train or road travels. It might have sleeping pills. Always travel reserved class in trains.
- Always chain and lock your luggage under your berth in a train. Don't keep anything valuable near the window. Always carry plenty of water, fluids in trains.
- Don't photograph women without permission.
- Don't accept offers of visiting anyone's home unless you are confident of the person.
- Always use strong suitcases/baggage, as mishandling is common at airports/stations.
- Don't tip unreasonably and unnecessarily in a hotel. The NEWS soon spreads in the hotel and by the time you checkout there will be a group of them saluting you to expect something.
- Make travel arrangements well in advance, especially if you are traveling in the peak season (between October to March).
- Make sure to remove your footwear when visiting a place of worship..
- Don't buy articles made from rare / endangered species or animals which are banned
Do live the dream, relax and enjoy your time in wayanad.
