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Wayanad Hills, Wildlife and Lakes Tour

2 nights from Kannur or Kozhikode, exploring Edakkal Caves, waterfalls and Banasura Sagar
Duration
2 nights
Destination
Kannur or Kozhikode · Wayanad · Kannur or Kozhikode
Designed for
Groups
Best time
Sep
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The journey

Take a short escape into the green hills of Wayanad, starting from Kannur or Kozhikode. Drive through scenic Western Ghats landscapes into misty forests, spice plantations and rural Kerala. The tour introduces you to local markets, ancient rock art, mountain streams, wildlife reserves and quiet highland waters.

Over three days, you will visit ancient rock carvings at Edakkal Caves, see multi-tiered waterfalls, seek out Nilgiri wildlife, walk by Pookode Lake and Chembra Peak, and view the expansive Banasura Sagar Dam before returning to the airport or railway station.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Edakkal Caves: examine ancient rock engravings dating back over six thousand years

02

Soochippara Falls: enjoy the scenery and forest slopes around this three-tiered waterfall

03

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary: discover Nilgiri Biosphere reserve habitats home to elephants and deer

04

Pookode Lake: walk along the forest shore and relax by the freshwater lake

05

Banasura Sagar Dam: photograph India's largest earth dam backed by misty highland hills

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

Start with this itinerary. In your draft, change the stops, stays and activities to suit your holiday.

3 days to exploreCustomisable in your draft
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Day 1 · Wayanad

Drive to Wayanad and Local Markets

Your trip begins with a pick-up from Kannur or Kozhikode airport or railway station. Set out on a scenic 2.5-hour drive winding up the Western Ghats past rural landscapes into the green hills of Wayanad. Check into your hotel on arrival and take some time to settle in. Later, head out to explore the vibrant local markets of Wayanad, where you can browse handmade crafts, fresh forest produce, local spices and regional snacks. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meal notes

Meals not included

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Day 2 · Wayanad

Full Day Wayanad Sightseeing

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a full day of sightseeing across Wayanad's lush valleys and mountains. Begin with Edakkal Caves to observe prehistoric petroglyphs carved high on Ambukuthi Mala. Continue to Soochippara Falls, where water cascades down forest-clad rock tiers. Later, explore the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, home to native mammals and birds within the Nilgiri Biosphere. Unwind along the scenic forested shoreline of freshwater Pookode Lake, where boating is available. Catch views around Chembra Peak before returning to your hotel in the evening for your overnight stay.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

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Day 3 · Wayanad

Banasura Sagar Dam and Departure

Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel before checking out. Head to Banasura Sagar Dam, India's largest earthen dam, surrounded by the mist-covered peaks of the Western Ghats. Take in the panoramic reservoir views, capture photographs and enjoy a short nature stroll along the waterfront. Afterwards, your driver transfers you back to Kannur or Kozhikode International Airport or railway station for your onward travel, bringing your tour to an end.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 3

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Places worth exploring

The well-known sights and a few quieter discoveries. Explore photos and reviews, then shape your days in the draft.

India

Edakkal Caves

Explore rare prehistoric rock art and stone carvings dating back thousands of years

India

Soochippara Falls

See this dramatic three-tiered forest cascade rushing down rugged rock faces

India

Banasura Sagar Dam

Take in expansive reservoir vistas at India's largest earthen dam amid misty hills

These are ideas for your trip. Entry, tickets and opening times need checking; only services in your final booking are included.

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What to budget for

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In this holiday plan

  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • A vehicle as per itinerary (Sedan, Innova, or Tempo Traveller) including toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances
  • All Inner line Permits
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary

Plan for these extras

  • −Personal Expenses like Entry charges, Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.
  • −Any Extra Meals.
  • −Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary.
  • −Boating and other activities
  • −Any entry fees for the museum, park, Jeep Safari or anything else.
  • −Room Heater Charges.
  • −Insurance.
  • −Anything which is not included in the inclusion.

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Good to know

Useful details to help you decide, with the finer points confirmed for your own trip.

When to goSep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Local currencyIndian Rupee (₹)
Your starting price₹17,600

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.

Local know-how
  • Pick-up and drop-off can be arranged from either Kannur or Kozhikode airport or railway station.
  • Travel time between the gateway station/airport and Wayanad is approximately 2.5 hours.
  • Best time to visit is from September to March when temperatures are mild and pleasant for sightseeing.
  • Entry tickets, safari vehicle fees, and boating charges are excluded and payable directly at the sites.
When is the best time to visit Wayanad?

Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

How many days is Wayanad Hills, Wildlife and Lakes Tour?

3 days and 2 nights.

What are the must-see highlights of Wayanad?

Edakkal Caves; Soochippara Falls; Banasura Sagar Dam.

Who is Wayanad Hills, Wildlife and Lakes Tour best suited to?

couples, families, friends, solo

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Wayanad Hills, Wildlife and Lakes Tour cost?

From ₹17,600 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 2-night itinerary?

Hotel accommodation with breakfast; A vehicle as per itinerary (Sedan, Innova, or Tempo Traveller) including toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances; All Inner line Permits; Sightseeing as per itinerary. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Wayanad Hills, Wildlife and Lakes Tour?

Personal Expenses like Entry charges, Telephone, Fax, Internet, Laundry, etc.; Any Extra Meals.; Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary.; Boating and other activities; Any entry fees for the museum, park, Jeep Safari or anything else.; Room Heater Charges.; Insurance.; Anything which is not included in the inclusion..

How do I book Wayanad Hills, Wildlife and Lakes Tour?

Choose Customise this holiday and tell Shasa your departure city, dates and travellers. Review the draft, choose your available flight and hotel options, and adjust the itinerary. Check the final price and each service's booking terms before continuing to checkout. Creating a draft does not make a booking.

Do I need a visa for Wayanad?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹17,600
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.
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