10-day Wayanad Itinerary

1. Day 1: Banasura Sagar Dam
   30 minutes (16 km) from Kalpetta

   Visit the largest earthen dam in India and enjoy boating and trekking.

2. Day 2: Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
   1 hour 45 minutes (61 km) from Banasura Sagar Dam

   Spot elephants, tigers, and various other wildlife on a safari.

3. Day 3: Edakkal Caves
   1 hour 10 minutes (36 km) from Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary

   Explore the ancient rock caves with pre-historic carvings.

4. Day 4: Lakkidi View Point
   40 minutes (16 km) from Edakkal Caves

   Enjoy the stunning view of the valley from the highest point in Wayanad.

5. Day 5: Thirunelli Temple
   1 hour 40 minutes (53 km) from Lakkidi View Point

   Visit this ancient temple and enjoy a dip in the holy mountain stream.

6. Day 6: Kuruva Island
   1 hour 20 minutes (52 km) from Thirunelli Temple

   Take a bamboo raft ride at this serene and protected river delta.

7. Day 7: Soochipara Waterfalls
   1 hour 10 minutes (29 km) from Kuruva Island

   Experience the refreshing and picturesque waterfall and swimming pools.

8. Day 8: Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary
   1 hour 10 minutes (42 km) from Soochipara Waterfalls

   Explore the wild and dense bird sanctuary with various trekking trails.

9. Day 9: Phantom Rock
   1 hour (29 km) from Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary

   Visit this interesting rock formation resembling a skull.

10. Day 10: Chembra Peak
    40 minutes (20 km) from Phantom Rock

    Take the challenging trek to the highest peak in Wayanad and enjoy the heart-shaped lake.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Banasura Sagar Dam (2 hours, 30 INR)
• Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary (4-5 hours, 950 INR)
• Edakkal Caves (1-2 hours, 50 INR)
• Lakkidi View Point (1-2 hours, free)
• Thirunelli Temple (1-2 hours, free)
• Kuruva Island (3-4 hours, 80 INR)
• Soochipara Waterfalls (2-3 hours, 50 INR)
• Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary (4-5 hours, 500 INR)
• Phantom Rock (1-2 hours, free)
• Chembra Peak (4-5 hours, 750 INR)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): 2400 INR

Useful Tips

We recommend staying in Kalpetta as it is at the center of all destinations. Add additional days to sightsee and relax. Remove places based on personal preference and physical capability.