Scenic South India Tour: Bangalore to Wayanad and Ooty Adventure

Day 1: Travel and Arrival

Bangalore to Wayanad, India on May 25, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at Airlines Hotel

Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast with robust filter coffee to fuel your journey ahead. Open from 6:30AM to 11AM.
INR150, 1h0m

8:30AM

Drive from Bangalore to Wayanad

Set off early for the approximately 6-hour drive via NH275, enjoying scenic rural landscapes on the way to Wayanad.
NA, 6h0m

2:30PM

Lunch at 1980's A Nostalgic Restaurant, Wayanad

Relish Kerala and Malabar cuisine specialties such as Malabar biryani and traditional seafood dishes in a vintage setting.
INR500, 1h0m

3:30PM

Check-in and Rest at your hotel

Relax at your accommodation and prepare for evening explorations.
NA, 1h30m

5:00PM

Visit the Edakkal Caves

Explore ancient rock engravings dating back over 6,000 years, open until 6:00PM; ensure you start early to finish on time.
INR40, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner at Pulppally Restaurant

Sample authentic Kerala dishes including seafood and vegetarian options rarely found elsewhere, open till 9:30PM.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 2: Wayanad Exploration

Wayanad, India on May 26, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a hearty breakfast provided by your hotel, typically including local fruits and breads.
Included, 1h0m

8:30AM

Visit Pookode Lake

Spend the morning enjoying boating and scenic walks around the freshwater lake surrounded by forested hills, open 8AM-6PM.
INR100, 2h0m

10:30AM

Visit Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Safari through the sanctuary to spot elephants, deer, and exotic birds in a natural habitat, open 9AM to 5PM.
INR250, 2h0m

12:30PM

Lunch at 1971 Restaurant, Kalpetta

Enjoy a mix of Kerala and Indian cuisines with fresh ingredients in a well-reviewed eatery.
INR450, 1h0m

1:45PM

Visit Banasura Sagar Dam

Visit India’s largest earth dam, enjoy boat rides and panoramic hill views, open until 5PM.
INR150, 2h0m

5:30PM

Relax at hotel or local market

Purchase some local spices and handicrafts from Kalpetta market before dinner.
Depends on purchases, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner at Green Gates Restaurant

Try Kerala fish curry and appam for an authentic dining experience.
INR400, 1h0m
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Day 3: Wayanad to Ooty

Wayanad to Ooty, India on May 27, 2025

7:00AM

Early Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a quick breakfast so you can start your scenic drive to Ooty.
Included, 45m

7:45AM

Drive from Wayanad to Ooty

Travel approximately 3.5-4 hours via the NH766 and NH181, passing through Nilgiri hills.
NA, 4h0m

12:00PM

Lunch at Shinkow's Chinese Restaurant, Ooty

Taste local favorite Chinese and Indian fusion dishes in a popular Ooty restaurant.
INR450, 1h0m

1:15PM

Visit Botanical Gardens

Explore a vast collection of plants, flowers, and trees; gardens open 9AM to 6PM.
INR30, 1h30m

2:45PM

Ooty Lake

Enjoy paddle boating and lakeside walking in this popular family spot, open daily until 6PM.
INR100, 1h0m

4:00PM

Visit Rose Garden

Wander through the beautifully landscaped garden featuring over 20,000 varieties of roses, closes at 6PM.
INR30, 1h0m

7:00PM

Dinner at Earl's Secret

Dine in a colonial-era ambiance with gourmet Indian and continental cuisine, open from 7PM.
INR800, 1h30m
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