Vythiri is a small town in Wayanad district, surrounded by rainforest, known for its spice plantations and indigenous tribal communities. It's popular for adventure sports, trekking, and relaxing amid the scenery of the town. Vythiri gets the highest rainfall in the district, most of it between June and September, and is said to receive among the highest rainfall totals in the world. At 700 meters above sea level, it's one of the cooler parts of Wayanad and can be visited in any season. Vythiri is also home to Pookot Lake, where visitors can go boating and kayaking, and Lakkidi, a village 5 km away with a popular trekking spot offering wide views of the valley below.