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4-Day Itinerary for Waynad, Sochipura Waterfalls, Edakal Cave, Scuba Diving in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Waynad
    2 hours 20 minutes (58 miles) from Calicut International Airport

    In the morning, visit the Chembra Peak, the highest peak in Wayanad, and enjoy the beautiful view of the valley. In the afternoon, visit the Pookode Lake, a freshwater lake, and take a boat ride. In the evening, visit the Banasura Sagar Dam, the second-largest earth dam in Asia.

  2. Day 2: Sochipura Waterfalls
    1 hour 40 minutes (38 miles) from Waynad

    In the morning, visit the Soochipara Waterfalls, a three-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. Trek to the bottom of the falls and take a refreshing dip. In the afternoon, visit the Meenmutty Waterfalls, a three-tiered waterfall cascading from a height of 300 meters. In the evening, visit the Kanthanpara Waterfalls, a beautiful waterfall surrounded by tea and coffee plantations.

  3. Day 3: Edakal Cave
    2 hours 20 minutes (52 miles) from Sochipura Waterfalls

    In the morning, visit the Edakkal Caves, a set of natural caves that are famous for their prehistoric rock carvings. In the afternoon, visit the Jain Temple Wayanad, a 13th-century temple built by the Hoysala dynasty. In the evening, visit the Phantom Rock, a unique rock formation that resembles a human skull.

  4. Day 4: Scuba Diving
    2 hours 40 minutes (65 miles) from Edakal Cave

    In the morning, visit the Kizhunna Beach and enjoy swimming and sunbathing. In the afternoon, go scuba diving in the Arabian Sea and explore the rich marine life. In the evening, visit the Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach, the longest drive-in beach in India, and enjoy a beautiful sunset.

Recommendations

You can explore the Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Wayanad, and see elephants, tigers, and other wildlife. You can also visit the Bandipur National Park, which is a three-hour drive from Wayanad. You can take a side trip to the nearby city of Mysore, famous for its Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hills. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine and shop for souvenirs at the local markets.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Chembra Peak (4 hours, INR 750)
  • Pookode Lake (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Banasura Sagar Dam (2 hours, INR 60)
  • Soochipara Waterfalls (3 hours, INR 80)
  • Meenmutty Waterfalls (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Kanthanpara Waterfalls (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Edakkal Caves (3 hours, INR 20)
  • Jain Temple Wayanad (1 hour, Free)
  • Phantom Rock (1 hour, Free)
  • Kizhunna Beach (3 hours, Free)
  • Scuba Diving (2 hours, INR 5000)
  • Muzhappilangad Drive-in Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 6,080

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