3-Day Road Trip from Bangalore to Manathavady: Scenic Nature and Cultural Exploration

Day 1: Road Trip and Explore Manathavady

Bangalore to Manathavady, India on July 11, 2025

5:00am

Start Road Trip from Bangalore

Begin your drive early morning from Bangalore to Manathavady by car to avoid city traffic. The journey approximately takes 6-7 hours covering around 280 km via Mysore and Sultan Bathery.
INR0, 7h0m

7:30am

Breakfast at Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Mysore

Stop for a traditional South Indian breakfast of idli, dosa, and filter coffee at this popular vegetarian restaurant that opens by 7:00 am.
INR300 approx per person, 0h45m

12:30pm

Check-in and Lunch at a Hotel in Manathavady

Reach Manathavady by noon and check-in at a comfortable hotel. Enjoy Kerala-style lunch featuring fish curry and rice nearby.
INR600 per person approx, 1h30m

3:00pm

Visit Edakkal Caves

Explore these prehistoric caves featuring ancient petroglyphs about 6 km from Manathavady. The site is open from 9am to 5pm.
INR50 per person, 1h30m

5:00pm

Relax at Pookode Lake

Visit this serene freshwater lake located around 20 km from Manathavady; enjoy boating or walk around the scenic surroundings. Open till 6:30 pm.
INR100 for boating per person, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Hotel Green Gates Restaurant

Savour authentic Malabar cuisine specializing in Kerala meals and seafood dishes in a cozy setting in Manathavady.
INR500 approx per person, 1h30m
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Day 2: Local Sightseeing & Nature

Manathavady, India on July 12, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a traditional Kerala breakfast including appam, stew, or parotta with chutneys, served at your hotel.
Included in hotel stay, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary

Explore the wildlife sanctuary about 22 km from Manathavady known for elephants, deer, and bird species. Safari timings generally start at 9 am and end by 5 pm.
INR150 per person, 3h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Local Eatery

Enjoy a casual lunch with Kerala-style vegetable stew, Kerala paratha, or biryani at a nearby local restaurant in Wayanad.
INR400 approx per person, 1h0m

2:30pm

Visit Banasura Sagar Dam

Drive to the largest earth dam in India, surrounded by lush hills, the spot offers boating and picturesque views; open till 6 pm.
INR100 per person for boating, 2h0m

5:00pm

Coffee and Snacks at Coffee Shops Near Town

Relax at a local café enjoying freshly brewed Wayanad coffee and snacks like banana chips or Kerala sweets.
INR150 approx per person, 0h45m

7:30pm

Dinner at Rahmaniya, Manathavady

Experience authentic Malabar delicacies including Kallummakkaya (mussels) fry and other seafood specialties at this well-known local restaurant.
INR600 approx per person, 1h30m
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Day 3: Return Journey

Manathavady to Bangalore, India on July 13, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Have a light and early breakfast with tea, dosas, or idlis to prepare for the return drive.
Included in hotel stay, 0h45m

8:00am

Check-out and Start Drive Back to Bangalore

Begin the approximately 7-hour drive back to Bangalore to reach by late evening, taking breaks en route for refreshments.
INR0, 7h0m

12:00pm

Lunch Stop at Mysore

Take a break in Mysore and enjoy a buffet lunch at a reputable hotel offering South Indian and North Indian cuisines.
INR500 approx per person, 1h0m

7:00pm

Arrival in Bangalore

Reach Bangalore safely by night, completing your memorable road trip with friends to Manathavady and back.
INR0, 0h0m
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