Wayanad Trip – Bangalore

(30 Reviews)
  • 2 Days 1 Night
  • Group Size: 8 - 12
  • Difficulty : Easy
  • Distance : 280 KM

Overview

Hello travelers!

Nestled among the mountains of the western ghats, Wayanad is one of the loveliest hill stations of southern India. There are many good things about Wayanad like full of greenery, misty mountains, wildlife sanctuaries, lakes, dams, waterfalls, tea estates, coffee estates, historical caves, panoramic views, and top of it all – pleasant climate most of the year. With its rich flora and fauna, Wayanad is part of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve. Wayanad is actually a large district that has varying altitudes between 700 meters and 2100 meters above sea level, which will appear in its climate as you pass by.

Well, if Wayanad is so big, then where all are we heading to?
To start with, we will head to Soochipara waterfalls and/or Ziplining & Sky cycle. Depending on the season/month we are visiting Wayanad, we shall select one of these places (Waterfalls or Zipline) to visit. In rare cases when there is no crowd, we can even select both. There is a limit of 1200 tourists per day to the waterfalls.

An offbeat place called Attamala, a pretty little secret of Wayanad is next in our list. It has lush green tea estates accompanied by grand views of rolling hills, making it best place for a Glass Bridge. There are some jeeps ferrying people up and down to the Glass Bridge and the Attamala view point.

The next day, we will explore Edakkal caves that are home to one of the oldest human settlements with their rock engravings of the pre-historic era as proof. This hike of 1 hour will be a nice warm-up for the day. A pleasant view from the top of the caves will compensate for any loss of energy.

Places like Karlad lake and Karapuzha Dam or Banasura Sagar Dam are the tourist attractions we will tick off. Banasura is believed to be the largest earthen dam in the country, whereas Karapuzha Dam offers many adventure activities. It’s always a serene experience spending time in front of such a huge water body, especially waiting for the sunset. For those who are interested, Karlad Lake has a Boating option too.

Overall, Wayanad has many out-of-ordinary places, which we will run-into on this backpacking trip.

It’s time to travel Wayanad. It’s time to savor this wonderful hill station.

Highlights of the trip:

  • Edakkal Caves exploration
  • Wayanad Glass Bridge
  • Karlad Lake
  • Banasura Sagar
    or (as per season / availability)
    Karapuzha Dam 
  • Attamala Jeep ride & View point
  • Tea Estate nature walk
  • Soochipara Waterfalls
    or (as per season / availability)
    Longest Zipline & Skycycle
  • Gorgeous Sunset
  • Campfire with group activities
  • Authentic local food (Veg & Non veg)

Inclusions

  • Travel (Tempo traveler, Non AC)
  • Stay (Tents on 2, 3 sharing basis)
  • Food: 2 Breakfasts, Evening snacks, 1 Dinner (Veg and Non veg)
  • Jeep ride for Glass Bridge
  • Entry charges for Edakkal Caves and many other places
  • Visit to places mentioned in the Highlights section
  • Campfire (if it doesn’t rain) with group activities
  • Trip Leader(s)

Exclusions

  • Lunches, Dinner on Day 2
  • Glass Bridge, Boating, Zipline or any special activities charges
  • Any misc. expenses not mentioned in the inclusions above

Itinerary

Day 0 - Journey to Wayanad!

  • Start from Bangalore, an overnight journey

Day 1 - Soochipara Waterfalls / Zipline, Digital Glass Bridge,

  • Cross Karnataka-Kerala border and head towards mountains of Wayanad.
  • Freshen up and fuel up with authentic Kerala Breakfast.
  • Take a journey towards Soochipara waterfalls that has a pool at the base of the falls. We need to walk about a kilometer inside the forest to reach falls. Take a well deserved dip in the falls, if allowed by forest authorities at that time based on the flow of water and climate conditions.
  • Note: There is a Forest Department limit of 1200 tourists to visit Soochipara falls per day. Everyone must stand in queue and take tickets. That’s why we are going here first. If the ticket counter closes by the time we reach there, we cannot help it.
  • (Optional) Visit Wayanad’s Longest Zipline & Skycycle adventure zone. Interested travelers may indulge in these adventure activities if they are open based on weather conditions.
  • Note: There is a limit to number of tickets for Zipline/Skycycle. Usually it’s very crowded over the weekend. Either wait time will be more or we might not get required tickets. We cannot help it as they don’t give preference to anyone.
  • Note: On rainy days, the local authorities might stop these adventure activities and we cannot help it again. Because of above 2 reasons, we made this as an optional activity.
  • This area is a good place to go on a nature walk around Tea Estates.
  • Finish quick Lunch at a local restaurant on the way.
  • Head towards a beautiful location named Attamala which is in deep forest. 4×4 jeeps ferry tourists up and down over here. Interested folks may visit the famous Wayanad glass bridge that protrudes into the valley overlooking tea estates and rolling hills.
  • Head to the camp by late evening, refresh with evening Tea.
  • Bonfire with music between 8 to 10 PM. After this, we have to respect nature in Wayanad and enjoy our social gathering by sharing stories and playing games.
  • Hot dinner served in the cold climate.
  • Rest for the night in your assigned tents.

Day 2 - Edakkal Caves, Karapuzha or Banasura Dam, Karlad Lake Return to Bangalore

  • Wake up to the misty morning weather and fresh breeze of tea estates.
  • Have Breakfast, pack your bags, check out of our stay.
  • Explore stone age carvings of Edakkal Caves and enjoy a nice view from the top.
  • Visit very pretty Karlad Lake and spend some quality time. Interested people can go for pedal boating which is a peaceful experience.
  • Have Lunch at a local restaurant near Karlad. Note that food options are very limited around these places in Wayanad. We need to adjust with whatever is available for food at the time.
  • Give an evening visit to Karapuzha Dam that offers different adventure activities or Banasura Sagar Dam that has a beautiful setting of Banasura mountain in the middle of Western Ghats (only one of these).
  • Start return journey back towards Bangalore by late evening, stop for quick Dinner at a Dhaba, reach home before midnight.
Pickup/Drop Points:

Tin Factory: 10:15 PM
• Tin Factory Bus Stop towards Temple side
• https://goo.gl/maps/XUtpxsHUQFu2ifJw5

Marathahalli: 10:45 PM
• In front of HP world on service road
• Opposite side of Mahindra Showroom
• https://goo.gl/maps/j6gwJnEWiXgH5oSL8

Bellandur: 11:00 PM
• Under Eco Space sky walk
• https://goo.gl/maps/o6bHtdgptKg1aVsr7

Silk Board: 11:15 PM
• In front of Central Silk Board building
• https://goo.gl/maps/zugnhEjq1DeqEuny8

Banashankari: 11:35 PM
• ORR bus stop – Deve Gowda Petrol Pump
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zjELo36Nd6gRuTbq7

RR Nagar: 11:55 PM
• On Mysore Road
• Infront of Gopalan Mall – RR Nagar
• https://goo.gl/maps/L2sKwj84ZVvKMM9NA

What to Expect

About Trip:
  • This trip suits for people who wish to socialize and prefer group travel.
  • Best for solo travellers, couples, small group of friends or family.

Travel:
  • Tempo Traveler (Non AC, with push back seats).
  • Note: This trip involves overnight journey on a push back Seater (Not sleeper or semi-sleeper).
  • We request you to book this trip only if you can handle slight discomfort (especially last row of the vehicle).

Stay:
  • At our beautiful Campsite in the heart of Wayanad.
  • Tents on sharing basis (2/3), clean washrooms.

Food:
  • 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner (Veg & Nonveg) included. Rest is self-sponsored.
  • Please check Inclusions, Exclusions of Wayanad Trip above for complete list of things included in your trip cost.

Holiday season Disclaimer ⚠️:
  • Places in Wayanad can be really crowded and roads can be jammed because of Summer holidays or long weekends.
  • It can cause inconvenience at certain places of our itinerary. Sometimes there is an outside chance to miss a place or two.
  • Book this trip only of you are okay with this fact.
  • We request to strictly follow timings set by organizers. This can help us in getting ahead of the crowd.

FAQ

Things to carry

  • Toiletries, moisturizer, light towel, lip balm, wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, 
  • A lightweight large Backpack for the trip (no suitcase, no trolley)
  • A small backpack for outdoors (to carry water bottle, snacks etc)
  • Photo identity proof with address (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
  • Poncho or rain proof jacket with a hood (Sept, Oct)
  • Cap/Hat (good to have)
  • Sunglasses (to keep your eyes fresh)
  • Power bank, charger, camera, binoculars (if you wish to)
  • Proper water bottle for your trip. You may fill at our campsite
  • Disposable garbage covers (to separate used/unused, dry/wet clothes)
  • Good grip trekking shoes or sandals
  • Your personal medications, if any
  • Pair of water wear to take a dip in the waterfalls
  • Carrying a handwash/sanitizer/tissues will help during the trip
  • Carry your jerkin/sweater – it can get cold at night
  • Carry a lil bit of cash for Sunday Lunch, Dinner and misc. Expenses
  • Don’t carry expensive items. You are responsible for your own belongings.

What's next after booking your trip?

  • A Whatsapp group shall be created on the trip day and Vehicle & Trip Leader details will be shared.
  • Live location of the vehicle will be sent in the group once it starts at the first point.

Seasional Variations

  • Sept to Feb (winter): Intermittent rains greet us in Sept and Oct, but the hill station would be fresh and pretty after monsoons. Dry and pleasant climate starts from Nov till Feb. Nights will be cold in all the months. Plenty of water in streams and waterfalls. Best time for camping and to take dips. The sky is ripe for amazing sunrises and sunsets.
  • June to Aug (monsoon months): This is the wettest season. Wayanad gets plenty of rain during monsoons, and is also prone to landslides. We don’t usually organize Wayanad in these months.
  • Mar to May (summer): Gets hot. We don’t usually organize Wayanad in these months.

Terms & Conditions

  • The itinerary is fixed. No special requests to change itinerary/schedule shall be entertained. Do not give advice(s) to the Trip Leader(s) to change the itinerary.
  • Cooperate with the organizer(s) in following the schedule set for the day (especially getting up and getting ready in the morning). This will ensure travelers won’t miss out on the real fun part that is traveling.
  • Every traveler is responsible for his/her for your own safety. Don’t indulge in any illegal or silly activity that causes harm to you or fellow travelers.
  • Do not wander into the forest away from the designated trail for treks. There may be snakes, scorpions, and dangerous animals.
  • Unexpected situations: It may happen we do not cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary because of unpredictable reasons like bad weather, landslides, wild animal presence, abrupt blocking of sites by the police/forest department, delay in travel because of an issue with our group itself, traffic conditions, etc. In most cases, if the time permits, the organizer(s) will take travelers to an alternative place. But in some cases, we may have to skip a place altogether.
  • Absolutely no littering. We swear to protect our environment.
  • No alcohol & smoking during travel, treks, and other outdoor activities. There would be a separate window and space (usually at night) to have these at the campsite/homestay for interested people.
  • Travelers are expected to respect each other and help each other. Avoid discussing sensitive matters like sex, politics, and religion/caste/race.
  • Using foul or abusive language, eve-teasing, arguing with fellow travelers/organizer(s), and/or involving in the physical assault will not be accepted and will stand a chance of being deserted by the group then and there.
  • The event will stand canceled if less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek which will be informed 24 hours before the trip start time.
  • Every traveler is expected to sign a liability/waiver form given by the organizer(s) after boarding the vehicle. This liability form will discharge Muddie Trails of any unexpected incident like injury/death/theft etc.

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by Traveler

  • 80% refund/100% postponement if you inform about your cancellation before 48 hours of the event start time. An email has to be sent to bookings@muddietrails.com to raise a cancellation request.
  • No refund/postponing is allowed within 48 hours of the event start time whatever is the reason (Health, Accident, Covid, Family crisis, Office issue, or anything else).
  • No refund/postponing is allowed even if you booked within 48 hours.
  • Alternatively, you may postpone your ticket to the future event 48 hours before the event start time. (Allowed once per booking ONLY)
  • No refund/postponing is allowed for partial payment – booking fee – which is done to book your slot.
  • No refund during/after the event.

Cancellation by Muddie Trails

Muddie Trails may decide to cancel the event if there are less than 8 travelers signed up for the trip/trek.

What if we don’t get the minimum number of people for the trip?
We have 2 options in this case:
Option 1: Complete refund.
Option 2: Switch to any other trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.


Cancellation due to external factors

Muddie Trails may have to cancel the event in case of external factors that are beyond our control like Natural Disasters, Extreme Weather Conditions, Red Alerts, Political Disturbances, Bandh/Curfews, Local Issues, Road Blocks, Train cancellations, Covid-19 or any other disease outbreaks etc.

In these scenarios:

  • No Refund is allowed.
  • 100% trip amount can be used for any other new trip of the same weekend or future weekends. The difference amount will be collected from you or paid back according to the new trip cost.
  • Once you confirm your participation on the new trip, all the above Cancellation policies will apply for the same.

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Gaurav Pandey

Solo Traveller

Had an adventure experience in Wayanad with a well-organized itinerary and a cool, fun-loving guide, Aniket. Highly recommend it for travelers seeking a memorable journey!

2024-07-17

Rohan Jadhav

Solo Traveller

Had a great trip to Wayanad through Muddie Trails. Aniket Mande is a great guy, fun loving and awesome to hang out with. Looking forward for next trip plan via Muddie Trails and with Aniket as the trip leader.

2024-07-15

Deepak Garg

Solo Traveller

we went to wayanad with surya It was an excellent trip.

2024-05-19

srujana ponnuru

Solo Traveller

My trip was to Wayanad with a trip leader Surya. The trip was well organised and covered all the places which is mentioned in the Itenary. We enjoyed and brought back lot of memories. Last but not the least, we enjoyed and had lots of fun as our trip leader Surya made us very comfortable and sometimes didn’t even think that he was our trip leader. He was very supportive and encouraged through out our trip.

2024-04-10

ajay nadella

Solo Traveller

We went to wayanad from Bangalore with a group. It was a blast from start to end. Special mention to our trip lead Mr. Bala, though the trip was with strangers he made sure we all were connected with each other so that we can enjoy the trip completely..Highly Recommended!!

2024-03-17
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