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Explore - Plantations - Rainforest Route
- Wayanad (3 nights) - Mudumalai
(2 nights) - Coonoor (2 nights) Highlight
- This is a set of destinations
preferred by guests who like activity centric stays / homestays /
experiential stays. Wayanad
(3500 ft asl) is a rainforest and plantation country. Based on stays
selected one can do a variety of activities that include Visit to Neolithic
Caves, Cycling, hiking, Banasura Dam visit, Kurava Island (Bird Watching),
cross-terrain safari, biking and Trekking. Other
activities possible are Fishing at the river bank, Swimming in the river, Camp fire, Bar-be-que, Boat ride to wooded island for bird watching,
Forest Safari, Night camping etc. Above
are possible with most of the resorts and plantation homestays. Some of the
homestays are also able to provide ethnic Kerala meals and Malabar cuisine,
which also could be an experience. Mudumalai
(3000 ft asl) - Its long been one of the popular ex-Bangalore getaway for a nature centric
experience. Surrounded by Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary and Bandipur sanctuary
the area is about in Elephants, Deers and even tigers. Following
activities are possible at Mudumalai area
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Trekking -
Mountain Treks, Riverside Treks,
Grassland Treks
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Safaris - Open
Gypsy Safaris, Van Safaris
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Bird Watching -
This area of the Nilgiris is home to over 320 species of birds, both
migratory as well as resident.
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Elephant Camp
: Elephant Ride, Elephant
Feeding Centre, Elephant Bathing
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Plantation
Visits : Spice Plantation (Cardamom,
Pepper, Vanilla, etc.), Tea Estate
& Tea Factory, Coffee Estate
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Mountain
Camping
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Excursions
: Gopalswamibetta, Silk
(Sericulture) Farm, Tribal Villages,
Historical Places (Hero Stones)
Coonoor
(4500 ft asl) - Here on can experience a
self-sufficient farm that employs state-of-art eco-friendly methods of
cultivation
where it produces English
vegetables
/ herbs, Dairy products and Fruits.
Other activities
notably here are Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, River Crossing, Fishing (Carp and Trout),
Open Jeep Rides.
Distances
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Bangalore -
Wayanad - 300 kms / Calicut - Wayanad - 60-100 kms
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Wayanad -
Mudumalai - 80-120 kms
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Mudumalai -
Coonoor - 55 kms
Notes
and Comments
Best
Season to Visit - Oct - May
Accommodation Options - Wayanad
Homestays / Wayanad - Mudumalai
- Ooty
/ Coonoor |
