Bang​alore → Wayanad 5‑Day Adventure Itinerary

Day 1: 25 Dec (Tue) – Travel to Tirunelly

Morning: Depart Bangalore early (around 6:00 AM) via Mysuru‑Hunsur‑Kutta and enjoy a breakfast stop in Ramanagara or Mysore. The drive covers roughly 280 km and takes about 7 hours.

Afternoon: Make an optional short forest drive or safari at Nagarhole National Park (Sanchi gate area) before continuing onward to Tirunelly.

Evening: Check‑in at your Tirunelly accommodation (2 nights) and visit the ancient Thirunelly Temple to soak in the forest‑valley atmosphere; the temple opens at 5:30 AM and again in the evening.

Day 2: 26 Dec (Wed) – Tirunelly & Iruppu Falls

Morning: Explore the Thirunelly Temple compound early for serene light and then stroll to the nearby Papanasini River for a peaceful forest walk.

Afternoon: Drive about 30 minutes to the spectacular Iruppu Falls on the Kodagu border, where you can enjoy the cascade and surrounding greenery.

Evening: Return to your Tirunelly stay, enjoy a relaxed dinner and rest for the next day’s journey.

Day 3: 27 Dec (Thu) – Central Wayanad & Scenic Spots

Morning: Check‑out from Tirunelly and drive roughly 3 hours to Sanihara Resort, your base for the next two nights.

Afternoon: After checking in, visit Pookode Lake, a fresh‑water lake nestled in hill forest; you can rent a boat or stroll along the shoreline (entry ~₹40).

Evening: Head to a viewpoint such as Lakkidi View to watch the sunset over the rolling hills of Wayanad.

Day 4: 28 Dec (Fri) – History, Trek & Culture

Morning: After an early breakfast, trek up to the Edakkal Caves (≈45 min climb) to see rock carvings dating back to 6000 BC.

Late Morning: Visit a cultural village experience like En Oru Village to learn about tribal life and local traditions.

Afternoon: Proceed to the Chembra Peak area near Meppadi for a scenic walk and, if time permits, a glimpse of the famous heart‑shaped lake.

Evening: Return to the resort for relaxation—consider a camp‑fire or a gentle forest walk before bedtime.

Day 5: 29 Dec (Sat) – Return to Bangalore

Morning: Have an early breakfast, check‑out by 9:00 AM, and optionally stop at Soochipara Falls or Banasura Sagar Dam for a short nature break.

Afternoon / Evening: Continue the drive back to Bangalore, aiming to arrive between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, concluding the trip.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Thirunelly Temple – 1 hour – Free
• Nagarhole National Park – 2 hours – ₹200 (entry)
• Iruppu Falls – 1.5 hours – ₹50 (parking)
• Pookode Lake – 2 hours – ₹40 (boat/entry)
• Lakkidi View – 1 hour – Free
• Edakkal Caves – 2 hours – ₹30 (entry)
• En Oru Village – 1.5 hours – ₹100 (guided tour)
• Chembra Peak (Heart‑Shaped Lake) – 3 hours – Free
• Soochipara Falls – 1 hour – ₹20 (entry)
• Banasura Sagar Dam – 1 hour – Free
• Total Estimated Cost – ₹440

Tips

If you have extra days, consider extending your stay to explore nearby Coorg or add a night at the scenic Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. To shorten the trip, you can skip the optional stops at Nagarhole National Park and the cultural village, focusing only on the main waterfalls and peaks for a more relaxed pace.