Bangalore to Wayanad Bike Trip (Weekend): Start 3:00am — Return Monday Night

Day 1: Ride & Arrival

Bangalore, India → Wayanad, India on May 17, 2025

3:00am

Start from Bangalore

Begin your ride from Bangalore at 3:00am to avoid city traffic and reach hill roads in good daylight; double-check tyres, lights, fuel, documents and a small tool kit before you leave.
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6:30am

Breakfast in Mysore — RRR / Mylari

Stop in Mysore for a hot South Indian breakfast (dosas/idlis); RRR and Mylari typically open around 6:00–6:30am, so timing works well to refuel and rest briefly.
INR200, 0h45m

7:20am

Resume ride via NH766 (Mysore → Gundlupet → Sultan Bathery)

Continue west toward Wayanad along NH275/NH766; scenic stretches and ghat sections begin after Gundlupet, so maintain steady pace and watch for trucks and wildlife near forests.
INR0, 4h00m

11:30am

Check-in & Lunch at your Wayanad stay

Check into your pre-booked hotel or homestay (Kalpetta/Pookode area) and have a traditional Kerala lunch at the property or nearby restaurant to relax after the morning ride.
INR800, 1h30m

1:30pm

Pookode Lake — boating & walk

Visit Pookode Lake for a gentle walk and optional rowing-boat ride; the lake area is visitor-friendly and usually open till early evening (boating ~ until 5:30–6:00pm).
INR40, 1h00m

3:00pm

Edakkal Caves (trek & petroglyphs)

Ride to Edakkal (Sultan Bathery area) and do the short uphill trek to the caves to see ancient petroglyphs and valley views; the site typically closes around 5:00–5:30pm, so start by mid-afternoon.
INR100, 2h00m

5:30pm

Sunset viewpoint — Lakkidi viewpoint (optional)

If time and energy permit, stop at Lakkidi viewpoint on the way back for a quick sunset view over the Wayanad ghat; viewpoint access is free and best just before dusk.
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7:30pm

Dinner — 1980’s A Nostalgic Restaurant or local eatery

Enjoy a relaxed dinner with Kerala specialties (fish/veg curries, appam) at a popular local restaurant; most restaurants serve till 9:30–10:00pm in town.
INR600, 1h00m
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Day 2: Wayanad Adventures

Wayanad, India on May 18, 2025

5:00am

Early breakfast at stay

Have an early breakfast (often included) so you can start mountain activities before midday heat; many homestays/resorts serve breakfast from 5:00–7:30am on request.
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6:00am

Chembra Peak trek (permit required)

Trek Chembra Peak — the highest point in Wayanad with a famous heart-shaped lake; start early (park/permit counters open early) and expect a 3–4 hour return trek with steep sections.
INR500, 4h00m

11:00am

Brunch / Shower at stay

Return to your accommodation for a hot shower and a late brunch to refuel after the trek; many places offer ala-carte Kerala/continental options.
INR300, 1h00m

1:00pm

Banasura Sagar Dam — boating & walk

Visit Banasura Sagar Dam (largest earth dam in India) for scenic views and optional speed/row boat rides; the site is open through the day (boating often till late afternoon), perfect for a relaxed post-trek outing.
INR200, 2h00m

4:00pm

Kuruva Island — river island ecology

Explore Kuruva Island’s protected river-island ecosystem with quiet trails and bamboo groves; the island visitor access is usually open till around 4:30–5:00pm, so plan arrival accordingly.
INR200, 1h30m

6:30pm

Leisure time / local market walk

Stroll Kalpetta’s market or relax at the homestay to soak in local life and pick up spices or coffee as souvenirs.
INR0, 1h00m

8:00pm

Dinner — Hotel Green Gates or local cuisine

Dine on a hearty Kerala meal at a well-rated local restaurant (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available); most eateries in town operate till around 9:30–10:00pm.
INR550, 1h00m
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Day 3: Return Ride

Wayanad, India → Bangalore, India on May 19, 2025

6:00am

Early breakfast & checkout

Have an early breakfast and finish checkout formalities so you can start the return ride with good daylight; most properties serve early breakfast if requested the night before.
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6:45am

Begin ride back to Bangalore via NH766 / NH275

Start the return ride to Bangalore taking the same main route to avoid unfamiliar mountain roads; allow time for breaks and slower ghat sections, especially if weather changes.
INR0, 6h00m

12:45pm

Lunch stop in Mysore / RRR

Stop for lunch in Mysore or along the highway to refuel and rest; popular eateries like RRR are open at lunchtime and provide quick, familiar South Indian meals.
INR200, 1h00m

2:00pm

Continue to Bangalore

Resume the final leg to Bangalore, aiming to reach before nightfall; this gives buffer time for traffic and any unexpected delays so you arrive in Bangalore on Monday night as planned.
INR0, 3h30m

5:30pm

Arrive Bangalore — wrap up

Arrive back in Bangalore by early evening; clean up the bike, log mileage, and enjoy a late dinner (or home-cooked meal) while reviewing trip photos and memories.
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8:00pm

Optional dinner in Bangalore — Shivaji Military Hotel / Toit

If you want to celebrate the successful trip with a meal out, try a classic Bangalore option (Shivaji Military Hotel for hearty non-veg; Toit for pub vibe). Both are typically open in the evening (check specific outlet timings).
INR600, 1h00m
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