4-Day Honeymoon Itinerary: Madurai to Wayanad

  1. Day 1: Madurai to Munnar
    3 hours 50 minutes (89.4 miles) by car

    Start your honeymoon by driving from Madurai to Munnar, a popular hill station in the Western Ghats known for its tea plantations, scenic views, and wildlife reserves. Visit the Tea Museum to learn about the history and production of tea in the region. Take a romantic walk in the Eravikulam National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and spot Nilgiri Tahr, a rare mountain goat species. Watch the sunset at Echo Point and end the day with a candlelit dinner at a local restaurant.

  2. Day 2: Munnar to Thekkady
    2 hours 50 minutes (60.2 miles) by car

    Travel from Munnar to Thekkady, a small town on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu known for its spice plantations and wildlife sanctuary. Take a guided tour of a spice garden and learn about the cultivation and use of different spices in Indian cuisine. Take a boat safari in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to spot elephants, tigers, and other animals. End the day with a romantic dinner at a local restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Thekkady to Wayanad
    6 hours 20 minutes (194 miles) by car

    Drive from Thekkady to Wayanad, a district in the Western Ghats known for its natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage. Visit the Edakkal Caves, a prehistoric site with ancient rock art and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Take a romantic walk in the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary and spot elephants, deer, and birds. Visit the Wayanad Heritage Museum to learn about the history and culture of the region. Have a romantic dinner at a local restaurant.

  4. Day 4: Wayanad to Kozhikode
    2 hours 30 minutes (71.7 miles) by car

    Visit Kozhikode, a coastal city in Kerala known for its historic landmarks, beaches, and culinary delights. Visit the Kozhikode Beach and take a romantic walk on the sand while enjoying the sunset. Visit the Pazhassi Raja Museum and Art Gallery to learn about the history and culture of the region. Taste the local cuisine in some of the most famous restaurants in Kozhikode. End your honeymoon with a romantic dinner at a local restaurant.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Eravikulam National Park (2 hours, INR 400)
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (3 hours, INR 500)
  • Edakkal Caves (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Wayanad Heritage Museum (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Kozhikode Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Pazhassi Raja Museum and Art Gallery (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Food and Drink (INR 500 per meal)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 4,000
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