Wayanad 2-Day Sightseeing Tour from Bangalore City

Enjoy the beautiful hill station of Wayanad in Kerala and relax to the scenic views of the Western Ghats adjoining the Nilgiri hills.

Highlights

• 2-day private cab tour from Bangalore to Wayanad and back.
• Explore the local sights of Wayanad in your private cab, hassle-free.
• Explore the caves of Edakkal, which is believed to be of the Neolithic age.

Detailed Overview

• Wayanad is one of the best hill stations in Kerala, and this place has a variety of places to offer tourists. The name Wayanad is derived from Vayal Nadu, which means the land of paddy fields. Soochipara waterfalls, Meenmutty waterfalls, Banasura Sagar dam, Chembra peak, Edakkal caves, Lakkidi viewpoint, and Pookote lake are few of the must-visit places of Wayanad. Wayanad has a rich history and the hills of Wayanad have several shreds of evidence of the New Stone Age civilization. 

Wayanad 2-Day Sightseeing Tour from Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Bangalore, reach Wayanad and visit Banasura Sagar Dam

• The tour starts with a pick-up from the guest's hotel/residence in Bangalore at the time selected during the booking.
• The drive to Wayanad is about 295 km from Bangalore and it takes approximately 8 hours to reach Wayanad.
  
• The guest can stop for lunch/refreshment breaks during the road journey, as convenient to them.
• Visit the Banasura Sagar dam, just a few kilometres before Wayanad, which is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia.
• The dam is built on Karamanathodu River, a tributary of the Kabini. The guests can also enjoy a boat ride in the backwaters of this river.
• The driver will drop the guests off at the hotel/resort in Wayanad 

Day 2: Local sightseeing tour of Wayanad.

• After breakfast, start the tour by visiting the Edakkal caves. These caves are said to have been formed with the arrows fired by Lava and Kusha, the sons of Lord Sri Rama.
• The caves also house the drawings that range over periods of the Neolithic, said to be 5,000 BC to 1,000 BCE.
  
• One of the popular attractions is also the Wayanad Heritage Museum, one of the best heritage museums in Kerala.
  
• The museum houses fascinating items from tribal communities dating back to the 2nd- century AD.
• Our next stop would be the Soochipara waterfalls, a beautiful waterfall in Wayanad, at its best just after the monsoon. 
  
• The name Soochipara comes from the words "soochi," which means rock, and "para," which means needle. People find needle-shaped pebbles in the area. 
• The guests can explore the local market to pick up some souvenirs and try out some local delicacies. 
• The guests are dropped back at the hotel in Wayanad.
• You may visit Lakkidi, which is known as the Gateway of Wayanad. 
• The guests may cover the following recommended places before starting the return journey to Bangalore:
• Lakkidi viewpoint offers splendid views of the surrounding cliffs and valleys. 
• Pookote Lake, a natural freshwater lake, is surrounded by evergreen forests and rolling hills. We can also enjoy boating on this lake, which is a beautiful experience.
• Start the drive to Bangalore in time to not arrive very late. The drive to Bangalore will be about 8 hours long.
• The driver will drop the guests off at the hotel/residence (same as the starting point) by late evening.

Note: Wayanad is known for the heart-shaped lake at Chembra Peak. One may choose to take a small trek to Chembra Peak on the second day.