5-Day Chennai to Wayanad Itinerary

1. Day 1: Mahabalipuram
   60 km (1 hr 30 min) from Chennai

   Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram to see rock-cut cave temples and sculptures depicting Hindu mythology.

2. Day 2: Mysuru Palace
   308 km (6 hr 30 min) from Mahabalipuram

   Visit the grand Mysuru Palace, a beautiful blend of Indo-Islamic architecture with intricate carvings, stained glass, and paintings.

3. Day 3: Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
   127 km (3 hr 30 min) from Mysuru Palace

   Experience the wildlife at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary by taking a jeep safari and spotting elephants, tigers, leopards, and a variety of bird species.

4. Day 4: Edakkal Caves
   15 km (30 min) from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

   Take a guided tour of Edakkal Caves to see prehistoric rock art, get panoramic views of the surrounding hills.

5. Day 5: Soochipara Falls
   46 km (1 hr 20 min) from Edakkal Caves

   Enjoy the beauty of Soochipara Falls, a three-tiered waterfall, and trek to the bottom for a refreshing swim.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Mahabalipuram (2-3 hrs, INR 40-80)
• Mysuru Palace (2-3 hrs, INR 100-200)
• Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (4-5 hrs, INR 1500-2500)
• Edakkal Caves (2-3 hrs, INR 40-80)
• Soochipara Falls (2-3 hrs, INR 80-120)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 1760-2980

Useful Tips

You can add a visit to the Mysuru Zoo or a night stay at a Wayanad treehouse if you have extra time. If short on time, you may skip the Mahabalipuram visit or Soochipara Falls or even Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.