Wayanad District in the north-east of Kerala, India, was formed on November 1, 1980 as the 12th district by carving out areas from Kozhikode and Kannur districts. Kalpetta is the district headquarters as well as the only municipal town in the district. The region was known as Mayakshetra (Maya's land) in the earliest records. Mayakshetra evolved into Mayanad and finally to Wayanad. The Folk etymology of the word says it is a combination of Vayal (paddy) and Naad (land), making it 'The Land of Paddy Fields'. There are many indigenous tribals in this area. It is set high on the majestic Western Ghats with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m.

Alleppey Prince Hotel

Address: A.S. Road. N.H.-47, Alleppey-688007, Kerala.
Access: 90 kms.from Cochin Intl. Airport, 160 kms.from Trivandrim Airport, 4 kms. From Alleppey Railway Station and downtown area.
Rooms: Total rooms-30, Double-28, Suites-2 (A/C)
Facilities:Swimming Pool, Backwater cruise, Money changing counter, Shopping Arcade, Kathakali performance

Kayaloram Lake Resort

Address: Punnamada, Alleppey-688006, Kerala
Access: 90 kms.from Cochin Airport, 10 kms.from Alleppey Railway Station, 4 kms.from Alleppey Bus Stand.
Rooms: Total rooms-12, Single-12 (Single A/C: 8, Non A/C:4)
Facilities: Banquet Halls-1 Restaurants-1, Cuisine-Kerala, Continental, Room with view of the lake; Govt. approved ayurvedic centre; Back water boat, Cruises/Fishing.

Punnamada Backwater Resort

Address: Punnamada, Alappuzha - 688 006, Kerala, India
Access: 85 km from Kochi airport
Rooms: 25 cottages including 4 suites
Facilities: Various facilities offered include color television with cable channels, telephone, 24-hour room service, minibar, safe deposit locker, hair dryer, internet access, health club, swimming pool, water sports, library, shopping arcade, beauty parlor, fishing and so on.

Tharavad Heritage Resort

Address: West of North Police Station, Sea View Ward, Alappuzha-688012, Kerala
Access: Alappuzha is easily accessible from most Kerala cities and towns.
Rooms: Comfortable deluxe rooms and apartments.
Facilities: Visit the coir village and handicraft center, catch fish, go for a backwater cruise, and enjoy cultural program and the relaxing Ayurvedic therapies.

Hotel Royale Park

Address: YMCA Road, Alappuzha - 1, Kerala
Access: It is just 85 km from Cochin International Airport, 165 km from Trivandrum International Airport and only 2.5 km from Alleppey Railway Station and 1 km from Boat Jetty & KSRTC Bus Station
Rooms: Comfortable deluxe rooms and apartments
Facilities: Laundry Service, Car Rental, Doctor on Call, Conducted Back Water Trips, Ample Car Parking, 24 Hours Check-in / Check-out

Palmgrove Lake Resort

Address: Palmgrove Lake Resort, Punnamada, Alleppey, Kerala
Access: Palmgrove Lake resort is situated on the banks of Punnamada Lake. It is located just 2.5 km from Alleppey bus station and boat jetty and 7 km from Alleppey railway station.
Rooms: Beautiful and stylishly decorated cottages
Facilities: Include canoeing, going in motorboats, swimming in the lake, cruise in the beautiful lake, go for fishing, etc.