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3-Day Itinerary for Wayanad

  1. Day 1: Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
    30 minutes (12 miles) from Wayanad town

    Experience the wildlife treasures of Wayanad with a visit to Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected area home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Take a guided jeep safari ride through the lush green forest, where you can spot elephants, tigers, deer, and many other animals in their natural habitat.

  2. Day 2: Edakkal Caves
    1 hour 20 minutes (30 miles) from Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary

    Step back in time and explore the ancient Edakkal Caves, a series of prehistoric petroglyphs located on Ambukuthi mala in the Wayanad district. The caves feature pictorial wall inscriptions dating back to the Neolithic era that reveal man's engagement with the prehistoric world.

  3. Day 3: Kuruvadweep Island
    1 hour 10 minutes (28 miles) from Edakkal Caves

    Visit the picturesque Kuruvadweep Island, a scenic river delta with dense green forests spread over it. Cross the river on bamboo rafts and explore the island on foot, surrounded by waterfalls and a wide variety of flora and fauna. You can also swim in the streams and have a picnic under the shade of the tall trees.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 200 per person)
  • Edakkal Caves (3 hours, INR 40 per person)
  • Kuruvadweep Island (4 hours, INR 80 for bamboo raft ride, INR 20 for entrance)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 540 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time in Wayanad, consider visiting Banasura Sagar Dam, one of the largest earth dams in India, or the lush green tea estates of Wayanad. If you have less time, choose only two destinations from the itinerary to ensure a more relaxed and enjoyable trip.

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