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4-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Wayanad, Ooty, Munnar, Kodaikanal in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Wayanad
    3 hours (102 km) from Calicut International Airport

    Start your day with a visit to the Edakkal Caves, which are natural caves believed to date back to the Neolithic era. After a quick lunch, head to the Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earthen dam in India. In the evening, enjoy a nature walk through the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.

  2. Day 2: Ooty
    4.5 hours (121 km) from Wayanad

    Begin your day with a visit to the Doddabetta Peak, the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills offering spectacular views. Head to the Government Botanical Garden, which is spread over 55 acres and has a wide variety of flora. In the evening, visit the Ooty Lake, where you can enjoy boating and horse riding.

  3. Day 3: Munnar
    7 hours (269 km) from Ooty

    Start your day with a visit to the Mattupetty Dam, which offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and tea plantations. After lunch, visit the Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the tea plantations and watch the sunset.

  4. Day 4: Kodaikanal
    4 hours (135 km) from Munnar

    Begin your day with a visit to the Kodaikanal Lake, where you can enjoy boating and cycling. Head to the Coaker's Walk, a narrow pedestrian path that offers stunning views of the surrounding valleys. In the evening, visit the Pillar Rocks, a set of three giant rock pillars offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

Recommendations

Consider visiting the Tea Museum in Munnar to learn more about the tea-making process. You can also take a day trip to the nearby hill station of Vagamon from Kodaikanal. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine at various roadside stalls and markets.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Edakkal Caves (2 hours, ₹20)
  • Banasura Sagar Dam (2 hours, ₹30)
  • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, ₹80)
  • Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, ₹10)
  • Government Botanical Garden (2 hours, ₹30)
  • Ooty Lake (2 hours, ₹15)
  • Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, ₹25)
  • Eravikulam National Park (2 hours, ₹120)
  • Kodaikanal Lake (2 hours, ₹34)
  • Coaker's Walk (2 hours, ₹20)
  • Pillar Rocks (2 hours, ₹10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹424

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