Kerala
Wayanad — Kerala's Green Plateau
The quieter, wilder north — misty coffee and spice country, prehistoric rock carvings at Edakkal, waterfalls, and a safari in the Wayanad sanctuary. A plantation stay to slow right down.
Highlights
- Edakkal caves and their prehistoric petroglyphs
- Jeep safari in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Muthanga / Tholpetty)
- Soochipara and Meenmutty waterfalls
- Coffee-estate walk and a bamboo-rafting stretch on the Kabini
Day by day
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Arrive Wayanad
Drive up from Kozhikode (Calicut) or Bangalore through the ghat hairpins. Check in to a plantation stay; evening estate walk.
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Caves, waterfalls and views
The climb to the Edakkal caves, then Soochipara falls and the Lakkidi viewpoint. Afternoon at Pookode Lake or a spice-garden tour.
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Wildlife day
Early jeep safari in the Muthanga or Tholpetty range for elephant, gaur, deer and, with luck, a leopard. Afternoon bamboo rafting or a visit to the Thirunelli temple and Pakshipathalam trail head.
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Depart
Drive back to Kozhikode or Bangalore, or continue south into the rest of Kerala.
What's included
- 3 nights plantation / resort stay with breakfast and dinner
- Private air-conditioned car with driver throughout
- One Wayanad sanctuary jeep safari with park entry
- Guided estate walk
Not included
- Flights
- Edakkal caves, waterfalls and monument entry
- Camera fees; rafting charges
- Lunches
Prices are indicative “from” rates per person on twin sharing, land only, and vary with season, hotel category and group size. Send an enquiry for a firm quote on your dates.
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