10-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Wayanad

1. Day 1: Edakkal Caves
   1 hour (23.3 km) from Kalpetta

   Explore the historic Edakkal Caves to see ancient rock etchings. The trek to the caves also offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills.

2. Day 2: Banasura Sagar Dam
   1 hour 25 minutes (40.7 km) from Edakkal Caves

   Visit India's second-largest earthen dam and take a boat ride on the serene Banasura Lake. You can also go trekking or zip-lining here.

3. Day 3: Chembra Peak
   1 hour 10 minutes (23.8 km) from Banasura Sagar Dam

   Hike to the top of Wayanad's highest peak for breathtaking views of the hilly landscape. The trek is moderately difficult and takes about five hours.

4. Day 4: Pookode Lake
   1 hour 30 minutes (28.2 km) from Chembra Peak

   Take a relaxing pedal boat ride across the tranquil Pookode Lake, surrounded by trees and hills. You can also spot exotic birds and fish here.

5. Day 5: Thirunelli Temple
   2 hours 10 minutes (59.2 km) from Pookode Lake

   Visit the ancient Thirunelli Temple, located in a valley surrounded by mountains and forests. The temple is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus.

6. Day 6: Kuruvadweep
   1 hour 40 minutes (41.3 km) from Thirunelli Temple

   Explore the uninhabited Kuruvadweep Island, located in the middle of the Kabini River. The island is covered in dense forests and has a unique eco-system.

7. Day 7: Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
   1 hour 20 minutes (37.3 km) from Kuruvadweep

   Spot elephants, tigers, leopards and other wild animals in their natural habitat at the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. You can also go on a night safari here.

8. Day 8: Kuruva Island
   1 hour 20 minutes (35 km) from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

   Experience the serene beauty of Kuruva Island - another uninhabited island in the Kabini River. Walk on the bamboo bridges, take a dip in the river, and explore the island's flora and fauna.

9. Day 9: Soochipara Falls
   1 hour 15 minutes (32.2 km) from Kuruva Island

   Visit the three-tiered Soochipara Falls and take a dip in the cool waters surrounded by lush greenery. The falls are also a popular picnic spot.

10. Day 10: Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
    1 hour 15 minutes (40.4 km) from Soochipara Falls

    Go on a jeep safari to spot wild animals like elephants, tigers and deer at the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is located on the Kerala-Karnataka border.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Edakkal Caves (2 hours, INR 40 per person)
• Banasura Sagar Dam (2 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Chembra Peak (5 hours, INR 500 per person)
• Pookode Lake (2 hours, INR 10 per person)
• Thirunelli Temple (1 hour, Free entry)
• Kuruvadweep (3 hours, INR 125 per person)
• Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 60 per person)
• Kuruva Island (2 hours, INR 80 per person)
• Soochipara Falls (2 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 20 per person)
Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 9550

Useful Tips

For more adventure, add the Jain Temple and Sulthan Bathery, and have local delicacies at the many small food shacks.

If you have less time, visit Edakkal Caves, Banasura Sagar Dam, and Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary as they are the most popular destinations.

If you have more time, add trekking to Pakshipathalam and explore the traditional village of Tholpetty.