Wayanad Highland Escape
DURATION
03Nights / 04 Days
DESTINATION
1N KOZHIKODE , 2N WAYANAD
Key Moments
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Mountain Viewpoints
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Ancient Cave Carvings
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Pristine Waterfalls
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Wildlife Experience
Itinerary Details
Day 01 Western Ghats Gateway
Arrive at Kozhikode Airport/Railway Station.Explore historic Kozhikode Beach where Vasco da Gama landed. Visit Mananchira Square and S.M. Street market for Kozhikode Halwa and spices. Enjoy traditional Malabar cuisine dinner.
Day 02 Mountain Ascent
Drive to Wayanad through nine hairpin bends (2-3 hours). Stop at Lakkidi viewpoint for panoramic mountains views. Check into mountain resort. Visit crystal-clear Pookode Lake for boat ride. Tour tea plantation learning tea-making process. Enjoy evening bonfire.
Day 03 Natural Wonders
Visit Soochipara Waterfalls with rock pool for swimming. Trek to Edakkal Caves exploring 6000 BCE petroglyphs. Discover Banasura Sagar Dam, Asia's second-largest earth dam, with island boat rides. Explore Wayanad Heritage Museum learning tribal culture.
Day 04 Wildlife & Return
Morning safari at Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary spotting elephants, tigers, deer. Stop at Thusharagiri Waterfalls on descent. Day-use room in Kozhikode to refresh. Transfer to Airport/Railway Station for departure.
Notes: Indicated kms and journey time are approx and does not include sightseeing times
INCLUSION / EXCLUSIONS
Package INCLUSION
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Accommodation (Kozhikode 1N, Wayanad 2N) plus day-use room
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Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan)
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Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
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Professional English-speaking local guide
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All applicable hotel taxes and service charges
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Entry to monuments, parks, and attractions mentioned
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Wildlife safari at Muthanga
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Boat ride at Pookode Lake
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All currently applicable taxes
Package EXCLUSION
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Airfare/train fare to/from Thiruvananthapuram/Kanyakumari
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Lunches throughout the tour
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Personal expenses (laundry, tips, phone calls)
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Travel insurance
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Camera fees at monuments/attractions
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Swimming at waterfalls (weather dependent)
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Expenses from roadblocks, weather, natural calamities
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GST and other applicable taxes