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2-Day Wayanad Vegetarian Family Itinerary (Munderi Green Mount stay) — Lakkidi, Pookode, En Ooru, Banasura Sagar

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Day 1 · Mon, Feb 9
Lakkidi / Pookode / En Ooru

Scenic viewpoints, lake and tribal village immersion (stay at Munderi Green Mount)

2:30 PM:

Check out from Munderi Green Mount and enjoy a light vegetarian snack box prepared by the hotel (banana, pazhampori-style local banana fritter and tender coconut) before you drive toward Lakkidi View Point.

3:30 PM:

Arrive at Lakkidi View Point for sweeping Western Ghats vistas and short guided nature talk; capture sunset hues and let the kids run on the grassy viewpoints.

5:00 PM:

Drive to Pookode Lake, take a gentle paddle boat on the calm waters and stroll the lake-side promenade while snacking on freshly made banana chips from the lakeside vendor.

6:15 PM:

Visit the Pookode Lake Aquarium & Science Centre (small, kid-friendly exhibits) for a quick interactive stop before heading to En Ooru tribal village.

7:00 PM:

Arrive at En Ooru Tribal Village for an evening cultural walk and storytelling session with tribal elders, sampling mild, home-style Kerala vegetarian dishes prepared by the community (appam, vegetable stew).

8:15 PM:

Enjoy a relaxed family dinner at the village communal area, where En Ooru hosts a thali-style vegetarian spread featuring kappa (tapioca), meen (vegetarian mock-fish made from jackfruit) and payasam for dessert.

9:15 PM:

Short after-dinner nature walk with a local guide around En Ooru to spot nocturnal insects and hear folk songs, then board your vehicle for a gentle drive back toward Munderi Green Mount.

10:00 PM:

Arrive at Munderi Green Mount; settle into your family room, order a warm cup of masala chai from the reception if needed, and enjoy a calm night with kids' bedtime stories available on request at the front desk.

Day 2 · Tue, Feb 10
Banasura Sagar / Karapuzha / 900 Kandi / Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Dams, eco-park and wildlife experience (stay at Munderi Green Mount)

6:00 AM:

Early wake-up and light breakfast at Munderi Green Mount - order their kid-friendly idli-sambar and banana-apple smoothie; collect packed chutney sandwiches for later on the road.

6:45 AM:

Drive to Banasura Sagar Dam (short scenic route) arriving as the mist lifts; enjoy a family-friendly walk along the dam wall and take photos of the reservoir and island-like ridges.

7:30 AM:

Take the short coracle or boat ride offered near Banasura Sagar Dam to the peaceful islets - kids will love the gentle paddling and birdwatching; vendors nearby sell fresh coconut water and banana chips.

8:15 AM:

Snack break at The Banasura Village Cafe (or similar lakeside eatery) for a pure-veg breakfast plate of appam with vegetable stew and steamed jackfruit curry, plus hot masala chai.

9:00 AM:

Drive toward Karapuzha Dam & Adventure Park; on arrival, let the children explore the kid-safe play zone while adults enjoy panoramic views from the park's viewpoints.

9:30 AM:

Enjoy light family-friendly activities at Karapuzha Adventure Park - pedal boating (if open) and the mini zipline for older kids, with staff ensuring safety and helmets provided.

10:15 AM:

Tea and snack break at the park cafe, sampling local vegetarian snacks like pazhampori and steamed tapioca with peanut chutney before continuing to 900 Kandi.

10:45 AM:

Start the scenic drive to 900 Kandi Eco Park; arrive and take a guided short trek through spice gardens and shola patches, with a local naturalist explaining flora and simple eco-lessons for children.

12:30 PM:

Lunch at Munderi Green Mount's vegetarian restaurant - enjoy a Kerala-style thali with avial, thoran, rasam, rice and a kid-friendly banana payasam; request milder spice levels for children.

1:30 PM:

Drive to 900 Kandi Eco Park for the afternoon guided boat ride (or forest walk alternative) through the private estate; the guide will point out spice trees and demonstrate safe, child-friendly wildlife tracking basics.

2:30 PM:

Arrive at the 900 Kandi nature play area where kids can take part in a short, supervised treasure-hunt activity among spice bushes while adults sip tender coconut at the park kiosk.

3:15 PM:

Head toward Karapuzha Dam Adventure Park; enjoy a leisurely picnic on the grassy banks with packed sandwiches from Munderi Green Mount and locally made banana chips from a roadside vendor.

4:00 PM:

Try gentle pedal boating at Karapuzha (child life-jackets provided) and let the children explore the kid-friendly obstacle zone while adults relax at the park café sampling hot chai and pazhampori.

5:00 PM:

Drive to Banasura Sagar Dam for late-afternoon light - take a short shoreline walk toward the watchpoint and enjoy fresh king coconut from a lakeside vendor while watching resident birds.

5:45 PM:

Optional short coracle ride near Banasura Sagar Dam islands to catch the golden hour over the reservoir; guides are experienced with families and will keep the trip calm and scenic.

6:30 PM:

Return to Munderi Green Mount and freshen up; order a light snack platter of steamed idiyappam with vegetable stew from the hotel kitchen if the kids need an early dinner.

7:15 PM:

Evening storytelling or cultural chat at Munderi Green Mount (check hotel activities) where staff share local Wayanad folklore while children enjoy warm milk or kheer.

7:45 PM:

Drive a short distance to Munderi Green Mount's courtyard for the hotel's vegetarian campfire (seasonal) where children can toast marshmallows and parents sample spiced black tea while listening to a local guide explain Wayanad evening birdcalls.

8:30 PM:

Family dinner at Munderi Green Mount's restaurant featuring a Kerala vegetarian set menu - try the avial, vegetable stew and a mild payasam; staff can provide a kid-sized portion and low-spice versions on request.

9:15 PM:

After dinner, take a gentle night-walk around the property's lit garden with the hotel's naturalist to spot nocturnal frogs and listen to folk tales about the Western Ghats; kids receive an insect-spotting sheet from reception.

9:50 PM:

Return to your room at Munderi Green Mount for bedtime; request the hotel's warm milk service and a short children's storybook in Malayalam/English sent to the room for a cozy end to the day.

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