Exploring Wayanad from Bangalore in 3 Days

  1. Day 1: Edakkal Caves and Banasura Sagar Dam
    7 hours (300 km) from Bangalore

    Explore the Edakkal Caves famous for its prehistoric carvings and breathtaking views. The caves are reached by a good 1 km trek. Next, visit the Banasura Sagar Dam - India's largest earthen dam with a stunning view of the surrounding mountains and a speed boat ride on the backwaters

  2. Day 2: Pookode Lake and Chembra Peak
    3.5 hours (60 km) from Banasura Sagar Dam

    Start your day with a visit to the Pookode Lake - a natural freshwater lake amidst the forests, offering boating and a park area. After this, take a trek to the stunning Chembra Peak - the highest peak in Wayanad, offering breath-taking panoramic views of the valley. The trek is moderately difficult but worth the effort.

  3. Day 3: Thirunelli Temple and Kuruvadweep
    2.5 hours (80 km) from Chembra Peak

    Start your day with a visit to the Thirunelli Temple - an ancient and historic temple steeped in legend and mythology. After this, head to the Kuruvadweep - a serene river-island amidst forests, offering a charming boat ride through forest trees, and a picnic area to relax.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Edakkal Caves (2 hours, INR 40)
  • Banasura Sagar Dam (2 hours, INR 60)
  • Pookode Lake (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Chembra Peak (4 hours, INR 700 for guide and entry fee)
  • Thirunelli Temple (2 hours, Free entry)
  • Kuruvadweep (3 hours, INR 80 for boat ride)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 910

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary - a UNESCO site, offering a chance to see exotic wildlife. Alternatively, you can spend more time exploring tea plantations or take a cycling tour around Wayanad. For those with lesser time, one can skip Kuruvadweep and make a quick visit to the Chain Tree - an intriguing fig tree fabled as a spot where a British Engineer was mysteriously killed while trying to construct a road in Wayanad.

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