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3-Day Adventure Itinerary in Wayanad for June 2023

  1. Day 1: Chembra Peak
    30 minutes (9.8 miles) from Kalpetta

    Begin your adventure by visiting the tallest peak in Wayanad, the Chembra Peak. Start your hike early morning to catch the beautiful sunrise from the top. The trek is about 4 hours long, which requires a moderate level of fitness. Along the way, you will see a heart-shaped lake which is a perfect spot for pictures. After reaching the top, you can have lunch and then descend towards the base camp. Spend your evening relaxing at the campsite by the bonfire.

  2. Day 2: Banasura Sagar Dam
    1 hour 20 minutes (24.6 miles) from Chembra Peak

    Start your day with a visit to Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earth dam in India and one of the best tourist destinations in Wayanad. Enjoy the mesmerizing view of the dam and the mountains surrounding it. You can go for a speed boat ride or pedal boating in the dam which is both adventurous and fun. After lunch, visit the Meenmutty waterfalls and enjoy the scenic nature. Spend your evening stargazing at the campsite near the waterfall.

  3. Day 3: Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary
    1 hour 20 minutes (36.2 miles) from Banasura Sagar Dam

    Start your day by visiting Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to various wildlife species such as elephants, tigers, leopards, deer, and many more. Take a jungle safari and witness the wild animals in their natural habitat. After lunch, visit the Edakkal Caves, which is a prehistoric rock shelter formed naturally. The caves have various inscriptions and carvings dating back to the Neolithic Age. End your day with a visit to Pookode Lake, which is a freshwater lake surrounded by hills and forests. You can enjoy boating and fish spa here.

Recommendations

Other local attractions you can visit are Kuruvadweep Island, Soochipara Falls, and Chethalayam Falls. You can also plan a day trip to Kozhikode Beach, which is about 2 hours from Wayanad. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine, which includes spicy and delicious dishes such as Malabar Parotta, Puttu, and Fish Curry.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Chembra Peak trek (4 hours, free)
  • Banasura Sagar Dam visit (2 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Boating at Banasura Sagar Dam (1 hour, INR 460 per boat)
  • Meenmutty waterfalls visit (2 hours, INR 30 per person)
  • Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary safari (3 hours, INR 115 per person)
  • Edakkal Caves visit (2 hours, INR 20 per person)
  • Pookode Lake visit (2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 655 per person

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