8-Day Azhapuzha Itinerary

1. Day 1: Payyambalam Beach
   10 minutes (2.3 km) from Azhapuzha Beach

   Stroll along the sandy shores and enjoy beautiful sunset views at this tranquil beach.

2. Day 2: Ananthapura Lake Temple
   30 minutes (10.8 km) from Payyambalam Beach

   Visit the ancient temple located on an island in the middle of a serene lake.

3. Day 3: Muzhappilangad Beach
   50 minutes (25.3 km) from Ananthapura Lake Temple

   Spend a day relaxing at Kerala's only drive-in beach with scenic views of the Arabian Sea.

4. Day 4: Bekal Fort and Beach
   1 hour 30 minutes (60.2 km) from Muzhappilangad Beach

   Explore the 300-year-old fort with panoramic views of the beach and nearby hills.

5. Day 5: Kappil Beach
   20 minutes (7.8 km) from Bekal Fort and Beach

   Relax at this serene and secluded beach with a picturesque lagoon near the Arabian Sea.

6. Day 6: Thirunelli Temple and Waterfalls
   2 hours 30 minutes (102.4 km) from Kappil Beach

   Visit an ancient temple in a dense forest near scenic waterfalls amidst the Western Ghats.

7. Day 7: Pazhassi Raja Museum
   1 hour 10 minutes (46.1 km) from Thirunelli Temple and Waterfalls

   Learn about the heroic struggles of Kerala's revolutionary hero, Pazhassi Raja, and the history of Wayanad.

8. Day 8: Banasura Sagar Dam and Meenmutty Waterfalls
   1 hour 50 minutes (50.7 km) from Pazhassi Raja Museum

   Explore the second-largest earth dam in Asia and hike to one of the largest and beautiful waterfalls in Wayanad.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Payyambalam Beach (1-2 hours, free)
• Ananthapura Lake Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Muzhappilangad Beach (3-4 hours, free)
• Bekal Fort and Beach (2-3 hours, ₹15 per person)
• Kappil Beach (2-3 hours, free)
• Thirunelli Temple and Waterfalls (4-5 hours, free)
• Pazhassi Raja Museum (1-2 hours, ₹20 per person)
• Banasura Sagar Dam and Meenmutty Waterfalls (5-6 hours, ₹10 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹65 per person

Useful Tips

For those having less time, they can visit Payyambalam Beach, Ananthapura Lake Temple, Bekal Fort and Beach, and Banasura Sagar Dam and Meenmutty Waterfalls.

For those having more time, they can also visit Thalassery Fort, Ezhimala Beach, and Chembra Peak.