Serenity of wooded hills, rustling of leaves, tranquillity of the placid Banasura Sagar Dam are what you experience from the comforts of the luxurious Wayanad Silverwoods Resort. We visited Wayand at the end of March, when summer was just setting in. The resort is elegantly spread over a hill incline with the peaceful Banasura lake on the vista. We were fascinated by its closeness to nature and the subtlety of its world class luxury. Walking into the reception lobby of the resort, we were greeted with friendly smiles and a warm welcome. Check-in formalities were a breeze through, as my wife and kids enjoyed the cool refreshing welcome drink, marvelling at the grand interiors and picturesque surroundings. We were put up at the Ro***tic Villa which had simply blown us away with its luxury & tasteful wood decor. The room opens to a wide balcony overlooking the Banasura lake and houses an open-air Jacuzzi for two. It can’t get grander than this. My kids enjoyed their Jacuzzi while my wife and I gazed out of the balcony into the majestic Banasura hills and lake The resort speaks of class and elegance. Mr Mahesh, the resort ***ager, with his most pleasant demeanour, will ensure that you have every comfort you need and that you are treated the best. Food at Wayanad Silverwoods is lavish. You’ll experience a delectable spread of authentic Kerala cuisine ***** with a beautiful mix of other Indian and Continental varieties Once at Wayanad Silverwoods, one can choose to explore the beautiful district of Wayanad, abundant with forests, wild life, hills, rivers and lakes or you can also choose to spend quality family time in the comforts and luxury of the Silverwoods resort. The best, of course, is to mix it up. We spent some of our lazy afternoons taking a cool dip in the infinity pool, with glimpses of the beautiful Banasura stealing through the green foliage, after which, you can just sit and unwind under the gazebo or experience fish-spa right next to the pool, under the canopy of tall tress. Relax and unwind further at the Ayur Spa where Mr Jayesh will offer the best of Ayurvedic (Kerala) message and therapy. Mr Jayesh, a very experienced and skilled masseur himself, will listen to you carefully and will then curate just the right health & relaxation package for you, catering to your unique needs. My Wife and I both had taken a couple of packages and have found them truly therapeutic, relaxing yet invigorating. The resort had arranged a host of fun activities for us, including an exciting zip-line across a lush tea estate, a visit to the tea-factory & tea-museum and a fascinating trek up ***** a mountain stream flowing down a dense forest. It was truly a wonderful experience for my family and the kids took in every moment to their hearts’ content. The Banasura Sagar Dam offers various water activities including speed boating across the expanse of water meandering past tiny islands jutting out of the water. One can also enjoy a coracle ride on t