3-Day Luxury Itinerary for Wayanad

1. Day 1: Edakkal Caves
   1 hour 20 minutes (27.5 km) from Kalpetta

   Start your trip by experiencing the wonder of Edakkal Caves. These caves showcase a mix of petroglyphs and pictorial scripts dating back to the Neolithic age. The ascent to the caves is an incredible experience in itself. The view from the caves gives you an aerial view of Wayanad's green cover. A perfect start to your luxury itinerary in Wayanad.

2. Day 2: Chembra Peak
   1 hour 10 minutes (23.6 km) from Edakkal Caves

   Start your morning early with a hike of Chembra Peak. The highest peak in Wayanad offers incredible views of the surrounding forest and provides a sense of tranquillity. The scenic hike covers tea estates, grasslands, heart-shaped lake and the lush green forest. You can take a guided trek from the Meppady route.

3. Day 3: Kuruva Island
   1 hour 46 minutes (44.4 km) from Chembra Peak

   End your trip with the beautiful Kuruva Island. This uninhabited island is an excellent spot for families to enjoy Wayanad's beauty. The island is covered with different types of vegetation and is separated into three sections by a stream. A perfect place to rejuvenate and unwind on your trip to Wayanad.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Edakkal Caves (2-3 hours, INR 40 for Indians, INR 80 for Foreigners)
• Chembra Peak Hike (3-4 hours, INR 500)
• Kuruva Island (3 hours, INR 80 for Indians, INR 150 for Foreigners)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 7200 (excluding accommodation and transportation)

Useful Tips

If you have more time in Wayanad, visit the following locations:

• Banasura Sagar Dam - A significant reservoir and dam site
• Thusharagiri Waterfalls - A series of waterfalls on the Chalippuzha river.

If you have less time in Wayanad, skip Kuruva Island and opt for visiting Soochipara Falls. A beautiful waterfall that is just an hour away from Edakkal Caves.