By sasta holiday 
Location: Wayanad, India
Wayanad doesn’t shout—it hums. Nestled in Kerala’s lush Western Ghats, this hill station feels untouched, alive, and deeply rooted in the earth.
Mornings began with the rustle of pepper vines and the scent of cardamom drifting through the air. I stayed in a bamboo cottage surrounded by forest, where monkeys played and birds sang as the sun rose.
My journey took me through ancient caves, tea plantations, and silent waterfalls. I meditated at sunrise by Pookode Lake and felt a calm I hadn’t known I needed. Wayanad doesn’t just show you nature—it helps you remember you’re part of it.