4 Nights 5 Days Itinerary for Wayanad, Munnar, Athirapally, Alleppy

  1. Day 1: Wayanad
    Approx. 3 hours (76 km) drive from Calicut Airport

    Begin your journey with a visit to Chembra Peak, the highest peak in Wayanad with a heart-shaped lake on the top. Next, head to the Edakkal Caves, a pre-historic site with ancient petroglyphs on a hilltop. End the day with a visit to the Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earthen dam in India with stunning views of the surrounding hills and forests.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    Approx. 5 hours (200 km) drive from Wayanad

    Start your day with a visit to the Mattupetty Dam, a scenic dam nestled amidst hills, greenery, and a lake offering boat rides. Next, head to the Tata Tea Museum, a dedicated museum showcasing the journey of tea production in Munnar. Finally, watch the sunset from Top Station, a fantastic viewpoint with excellent views of the Western Ghats.

  3. Day 3: Athirapally Waterfalls
    Approx. 4.5 hours (150km) drive from Munnar

    Start the day with a visit to the Athirapally Waterfalls, one of the largest and most stunning waterfalls in India with lush greenery surrounding it. After that, visit the Vazhachal Falls that lies just a few kilometers from the Athirapally waterfall. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing boat ride in the Sholayar Dam, located in the beautiful landscape of Athirapally, or if you are interested in wildlife, visit the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected forest area famous for endangered fauna.

  4. Day 4: Alleppy Backwaters
    Approx. 2.5 hours (70km) drive from Athirapally

    Start early and reach Alleppy to experience the beauty of lush green backwaters of Kerala. Book a houseboat in advance for an overnight stay on the backwaters. A cruise along the narrow canals amidst lush green paddy fields, local villages, and coconut groves will leave you spellbound. You can also visit the famous Alappuzha Beach, just in the vicinity of the boat house.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Entry to Chembra Peak (2 hours trek) - INR 700 per person
  • Entry to Edakkal Caves - INR 20 per person
  • Entry to Banasura Sagar Dam - INR 10 per person
  • Entry to Mattupetty Dam - INR 10 per person
  • Entry to Tata Tea Museum - INR 100 per person and INR 50 for the camera
  • Entry to Athirapally Waterfalls - INR 15 per person
  • Entry to Vazhachal Falls - INR 20 per person
  • Boat Ride in Sholayar Dam - INR 100 per person
  • Houseboat stay (Includes all meals and overnight stay) - INR 10,000 - INR 15,000 (depending on the season and number of people)

  • Total Estimated Cost - INR 12,105 - INR 17,105 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Bamboo Forest and the Kurvadeep Islands in Wayanad. You can also include a visit to the Punnamada Lake, where the famous Snake Boat race is held in Alleppy. If you have less time, you can avoid the Athirapally Waterfalls and plan a day trip to Alleppy, or you can skip the Mattupetty Dam and visit the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar for a wildlife safari.

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