4-Day Adventure Itinerary for Wayanad

  1. Day 1: Chembra Peak
    1 hour 20 minutes (28.9 km) from Kalpetta

    Start your adventure in Wayanad by hiking up Chembra Peak. This 4km trek leads to the heart-shaped Chembra Lake and offers a mesmerizing view of the surrounding hills. Be prepared for a moderate level trek that takes about 2-3 hours.

  2. Day 2: Banasura Sagar Dam
    1 hour (23.6 km) from Chembra Peak

    Experience the thrill of water sports in the largest earthen dam in India, the Banasura Sagar Dam. Activities include kayaking and paddle boating. Refresh yourself at the crystal clear waters that reflect the surrounding hills.

  3. Day 3: Edakkal Caves
    50 minutes (17.3 km) from Banasura Sagar Dam

    Explore the fascinating Edakkal Caves that date back to the Neolithic Era. The trek to the caves takes around 45 minutes, and once you're up there, the view is absolutely breathtaking. Take a look at the prehistoric inscriptions on the walls which narrate the story of Wayanad's ancient civilization.

  4. Day 4: Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary
    1 hour (35.5 km) from Edakkal Caves

    Get up close and personal with wild animals as you take a jeep safari through the Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to wild elephants, tigers, leopards, deer, and a variety of bird species. The sanctuary provides you with an opportunity to meet the wilderness.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Chembra Peak (2-3 hours, INR 700 for 2 people)
  • Banasura Sagar Dam water sports (2-3 hours, INR 400 per person)
  • Edakkal Caves trek (45 minutes, INR 40 per person)
  • Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary Jeep Safari (2 hours, INR 300 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1880 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a visit to Meenmutty Falls, a three-tier waterfall that cascades from a height of 300 meters. If you have less time, consider skipping a Banasura Sagar Dam. Instead, head to Soochipara Falls, a picturesque waterfall that is just an hour's drive from Kalpetta.

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