1-Day Itinerary for Wayanad

  1. 9:00AM: Edakkal Caves
    30 minutes (10 miles) from Kalpetta

    Explore the ancient Edakkal Caves which has two chambers filled with pictorial wall inscriptions that date back to the Neolithic age. The hike up to the caves is about 1km through a rocky terrain and takes around 45 minutes.

  2. 11:00AM: Soochipara Waterfalls
    1 hour (20 miles) from Edakkal Caves

    Visit the picturesque Soochipara Waterfalls which is a 3-tiered waterfall cascading from a height of 200m amidst lush greenery. The trek down to the falls is steep and takes around 20 minutes.

  3. 1:00PM: Lunch at ClayHut
    30 minutes (10 miles) from Soochipara Waterfalls

    Relish traditional Kerala cuisine served on banana leaves at ClayHut restaurant. The ambiance is rustic and the food is cooked in earthenware pots over firewood.

  4. 3:00PM: Pookode Lake
    1 hour (25 miles) from ClayHut

    Take a paddle-boat ride in the serene Pookode Lake which is surrounded by dense forests and hills. The lake is home to many species of freshwater fish, blue lotus, and freshwater turtles.

  5. 5:00PM: Banasura Sagar Dam
    30 minutes (15 miles) from Pookode Lake

    Visit the Banasura Sagar Dam which is the largest earthen dam in India and is surrounded by mountains and forests. There are many activities like speed boating, kayaking, and trekking which can be done here.

  6. 7:00PM: Dinner at Jubilee Restaurant
    1 hour (30 miles) from Banasura Sagar Dam

    Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at Jubilee Restaurant which is famous for its seafood dishes. The ambiance is laid-back and the service is quick.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Edakkal Caves (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Soochipara Waterfalls (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Lunch at ClayHut (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Pookode Lake (1 hour, INR 40)
  • Banasura Sagar Dam (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Dinner at Jubilee Restaurant (1 hour, INR 600)
  • Total Estimated Costs (INR 1310)
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