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3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Wayanad in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Edakkal Caves
    25 minutes (10.5 miles) from Kalpetta

    Morning: Visit the Edakkal Caves, an ancient site with petroglyphs and rock carvings dating back to the Neolithic era.

    Afternoon: Head to Phantom Rock, a unique geological formation in the shape of a skull.

    Evening: End the day with a visit to Soochipara Waterfalls, a beautiful three-tiered waterfall that's perfect for swimming and picnicking.

  2. Day 2: Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
    1 hour 10 minutes (29.5 miles) from Kalpetta

    Morning: Start the day with a jeep safari at the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, home to a variety of animals including elephants, tigers, and leopards.

    Afternoon: Visit Pookode Lake, a scenic freshwater lake surrounded by lush greenery. Enjoy a boat ride or walk around the lake.

    Evening: End the day with a visit to Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earthen dam in India. Take a walk around the dam and enjoy the beautiful views.

  3. Day 3: Lakkidi View Point
    30 minutes (12.5 miles) from Kalpetta

    Morning: Head to Lakkidi View Point, the highest point in Wayanad, and enjoy the stunning views of the valley below.

    Afternoon: Visit the Chain Tree, a popular tourist spot with a unique legend associated with it.

    Evening: End the day with a visit to Kuruvadweep, a beautiful island surrounded by streams and rivers. Take a walk around the island and enjoy the natural beauty.

Recommendations

Make sure to try the local cuisine, which includes dishes like porotta and beef fry, appam and stew, and puttu and kadala curry. You can also consider visiting the Thirunelli Temple, a popular pilgrimage site, or taking a trek to Chembra Peak, the highest peak in Wayanad. To maximize your fun, try to visit during the monsoon season (June to September) when the waterfalls are at their best.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Edakkal Caves (2-3 hours, INR 40 per person)
  • Phantom Rock (1 hour, Free)
  • Soochipara Waterfalls (2-3 hours, INR 50 per person)
  • Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (3-4 hours, INR 350 per person)
  • Pookode Lake (2-3 hours, INR 10 per person for entry and INR 150 for boat ride)
  • Banasura Sagar Dam (2-3 hours, INR 10 per person for entry)
  • Lakkidi View Point (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Chain Tree (1 hour, Free)
  • Kuruvadweep (2-3 hours, INR 80 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 740 per person
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