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Wayanad with Bandipur(3 Nights)

Calicut, Wayanad (Vythiri), Bandipur, Coimbatore

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Holiday Overview

Kuruwadweep
Kuruwadweep
Jeep Ride in Bandipur
Plantations around Wayanad
Views around Wayanad
Soochipara Falls
Pookode Lake

This is a popular short break that combines popular nature centric getaway of Wayanad (Plantation and rainforest) with Wildlife destination of Bandipur.

Route

Wayanad (Vythiri)(2) - Bandipur(1)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Calicut. Travel to Wayanad. Evening visit to Banasurasagar.
  • Day-2 Wayanad Local Sightseeing
  • Day-3 Travel to Bandipur.
  • Day-4 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Bandipur - Wildlife and Bird watching at Bandipur (1.00 kms)

Wayanad (Vythiri) - Pookode Lake (5.00 kms), Banasura Sagar (20.00 kms), Soochipara Falls (28.00 kms), Edakkal Caves (37.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Calicut Departure - Coimbatore
Best Season to Travel
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Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Guests may spend an additional night in Wayanad for a comprehensive coverage of the area.

Distances
  • Calicut to Wayanad (Vythiri) -60 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Wayanad (Vythiri) to Bandipur -103 kms (2.5 hrs)
  • Bandipur to Coimbatore -140 kms (4.5 hrs)
Route

Calicut - Wayanad (Vythiri)(2) - Bandipur(1) - Coimbatore

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Calicut. Travel to Wayanad. Evening visit to Banasurasagar. Arrival at Calicut. Proceed to Wayanad (4500 ft asl - 80-120 kms - 2.5-4 hrs). Wayanad in North Kerala is an evergreen area renowned for its rainforest character, tea plantation, getaway resorts and salibrious climate all round the year. Evening visit to Banasurasagar Dam.

Day-2 Wayanad Local Sightseeing Explore sightseeing around Wayanad such as Edakkal Caves, Pookode Lake / Boating, Soochipara Waterfalls, Ancient Jain Temple.

Day-3 Travel to Bandipur.  Proceed to Bandipur (100-120 kms - 3-4 hrs). Bandipur is a Wildlife destination renowned for its Tiger Population and Birds. Evening Safari in Bandipur.

Day-4 Departure Depart to Coimbatore (140 kms - 4 hours) for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Bandipur :

  • Wildlife and Bird watching at Bandipur - Bandipur forests with its deciduous habitat is the ideal spot for viewing animals like elephant, gaur, wild boar, sambhar. 200+ varieties of birds are spotted in the area especially in winter (Oct - March) such as Paradise Fly-Catcher, Hornbill, Woodpecker, Thrush, Crested Hawk Eagle etc. Jeep safaris are arranged by few lodges around the area.

Wayanad (Vythiri) :

  • Pookode Lake - Pookode lake is set near Vythiri having a fresh water aquarium, children's park and boat house.

  • Banasura Sagar - Banasura Sagar Dam is one of the biggest Earth dam in Asia and it attracts lot of tourists for Boating.

  • Soochipara Falls - Soochipara Falls is a three-tiered 650+ feet waterfall in Wayanad at 15-20 minute drive from Meppadi. It takes 15 minutes walk from parking area to the waterfall. The cliff face here is excellent for rock climbing.

  • Edakkal Caves - Edakkal caves are renowned for its pre-historic carvings and paintings. The caves contain drawings that range over periods from as early as 5000 BC to 1000 BC.

Destination Overview

Coimbatore - Coimbatore is the second largest city in state of Tamil Nadu and a major textile and engineering hub. The plantation areas Coonnor and Valparai and hill station of ooty and kodaikanal are accessible from here.

Calicut - Calicut is a major town in North Kerala and a preferred access point for most North Kerala destinations.

Wayanad (Vythiri) - Vythiri and Lakkidi are rain forests at just 65 kms from Calicut. Vythiri (3000 ft) is surrounded by rain forests and tea plantations all over and enjoy a pleasant weather all round the year.

Bandipur - Bandipur is located on the Mysor - Ooty route and is one of the renowned parks in South India known for their tiger sightings and excellent migratory bird population.

Access
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Distances
  • Calicut to Wayanad (Vythiri) -60 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Wayanad (Vythiri) to Bandipur -103 kms (2.5 hrs)
  • Bandipur to Coimbatore -140 kms (4.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Calicut to Wayanad (Vythiri) -60 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Wayanad (Vythiri) to Bandipur -103 kms (2.5 hrs)
  • Bandipur to Coimbatore -140 kms (4.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

This itinerary is recommended for family travellers who are looking for a mix of Plantations and Wildlife. Guests with interest in homestays and charming stays may opt for homestays in Wayanad.

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