7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Boat House, Wayanad

1. Day 1: Banasura Sagar Dam
   15 minutes (10.5 km) from Boat House

   Breathtaking views of Banasura Sagar dam, boating, and trekking await you on day one.

2. Day 2: Edakkal Caves
   30 minutes (12.9 km) from Banasura Sagar Dam

   Explore the prehistoric Edakkal caves, containing ancient carvings, at the top of Ambukuthi Hill.

3. Day 3: Pookode Lake
   35 minutes (14.2 km) from Edakkal Caves

   Visit a freshwater lake surrounded by a forest reserve and take a boat ride in a serene setting.

4. Day 4: Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
   50 minutes (27.7 km) from Pookode Lake

   Experience a jeep safari in the wild and spot elephants, tigers, and other animals in their natural habitat.

5. Day 5: Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary
   55 minutes (36.5 km) from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

   Explore the forest reserve on a thrilling safari, soak in the verdant beauty and spot animals that you missed earlier.

6. Day 6: Meenmutty Falls
   1 hour 15 minutes (42.4 km) from Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary

   Get an adrenaline rush from multiple waterfall cascades and try a short trek with lush greenery all around.

7. Day 7: Banasura Hill Trek
   40 minutes (11.6 km) from Meenmutty Falls

   Get ready for a challenging hike up to the second highest peak in Wayanad with picturesque views and a serene atmosphere.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Banasura Sagar Dam (2 hours, 100 rupees)
• Edakkal Caves (3 hours, 40 rupees)
• Pookode Lake (2-3 hours, 20 rupees)
• Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (4 hours, 100 rupees)
• Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, 80 rupees)
• Meenmutty Falls (3-4 hours, 3 rupees)
• Banasura Hill Trek (5-6 hours, 50 rupees)
• Total Estimated Costs: 393 rupees per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Chain Tree, Soochipara Falls, and Kuruvadweep. If you have less time, you can skip the Banasura Hill Trek or the Meenmutty Falls trek. Also, make sure to check the opening and closing times of all attractions before leaving.