Two-Day Foodie Itinerary in Wayanad

  1. Day 1: Breakfast at Jubilee Restaurant
    30 minutes (10.4 km) from Kalpetta

    Start your food journey in Wayanad with a hearty breakfast at Jubilee Restaurant. This famous eatery serves authentic Kerala-style breakfast, including puttu, appam, and stew. Don't miss their signature dish - the Jubilee Special Porotta - a flaky, layered bread served with chicken curry. Wash it all down with a hot cup of filter coffee.

  2. Day 1: Lunch at ClayHut A Village Restaurant
    1 hour 30 minutes (50.5 km) from Jubilee Restaurant

    This unique restaurant serves traditional Kerala cuisine in a beautiful village-style setting. Dine in a clay hut while enjoying delicacies like kappa and meen curry (tapioca and fish curry), chemmeen idichu pizhinja curry (prawn curry), and nandu roast (crab roast). The restaurant also offers cooking classes and a menu featuring only organic and locally sourced ingredients.

  3. Day 1: Tea Tasting at Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
    3 hours (81.3 km) from ClayHut A Village Restaurant

    Take a scenic drive up to Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, the highest organic tea plantation in the world. Enjoy a tour of the estate and learn about the tea-making process from the experts. End the tour with a tea tasting session, where you can sample teas with various flavors and aromas. Don't forget to take some tea home as a souvenir!

  4. Day 2: Breakfast at Hotel Mint Flower
    35 minutes (14.2 km) from Kalpetta

    Start your second day with a classic South Indian breakfast at Hotel Mint Flower. From fluffy idlis to crispy dosas, the restaurant offers a variety of options. Don't miss their spicy chutneys and sambar, which perfectly complement the dishes.

  5. Day 2: Lunch at Idukki Fish Curry Restaurant
    1 hour 20 minutes (41.8 km) from Hotel Mint Flower

    Indulge in some mouth-watering seafood at Idukki Fish Curry Restaurant. Try their special meen mulakittathu (fish curry), which is cooked in a spicy red gravy made with coconut and tamarind. The restaurant uses fresh catch from the local fish market, ensuring the best quality and taste.

  6. Day 2: Dinner at The Bungalow Restaurant
    45 minutes (19.4 km) from Idukki Fish Curry Restaurant

    End your culinary journey in Wayanad with a fine dining experience at The Bungalow Restaurant. Located inside a restored colonial bungalow, the restaurant offers a range of international cuisines, including Indian, Continental, and Chinese. Try their signature dishes like grilled tandoori prawns, lamb chops, and chocolate cake. Pair your meal with a glass of wine or a cocktail from their extensive menu.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Jubilee Restaurant (1 hour, ₹300)
  • ClayHut A Village Restaurant (2 hours, ₹700)
  • Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (3 hours, ₹1500)
  • Hotel Mint Flower (1 hour, ₹200)
  • Idukki Fish Curry Restaurant (2 hours, ₹600)
  • The Bungalow Restaurant (2 hours, ₹1200)
  • Total Estimated Costs (₹4500)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore the wildlife at the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary or take a dip in the Soochipara Waterfalls. Alternatively, if you have less time, skip the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate and spend more time in Kalpetta, indulging in local street food and shopping for souvenirs.

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