Wayanad – Family Holidays

Arrive at Calcut / Kozhikode International airport or the railway station, (about 4 hrs’ drive). You will be delighted with the mesmerizing sight of hills, caves hiding some secrets of the past, lakes reflecting the surrounding lustrous forests, small streams and miniature water falls caressing the hills On your arrival at Vyttri / Kalpetta. Later visit Soojipara waterfalls and Pookot lake-3 km south of Vythiri, the enduring fresh water lake nestled among wooded hills. You have an overnight stay at the coziness of the hotel.

Visit the Kuruva island and Chembra peak-at about 2100 mts above MSL. It is a ‘Trekker’s Paradise’, of incredible scenic beauty. From Chembra hill we get a view of Neelimala view point and Vaduvanchal which is an excellent venue for trekking with lots of inspiring trails than you will go to 900 Kandi for incredible Glass bridget view point in a Jeep (additional cost). Meenmutty falls is yet another remarkable 2 km jungle trek off the main Ooty road . Meenmutty has also the largest and one of the most amazing waterfalls in Wayanad. Lakkidi, the gateway to Wayanad, is situated 700 mts above MSL, at the shell of Thamarassery Ghat (pass). Over-night

Morning, after breakfast you are off for a full day local sightseeing during which you will be led to the famous Edakkal caves-12 kms from Sulthan Bathery. There are three (3) caves located at a height of 1000 mts on Ambukuthi mala near Ambalavayal. The new Stone Age pictographic writings on the walls of these natural caves at Edakkal are the indication of the civilizations that existed in the regions in the pre-historic times.Chethalayam Falls: Chethalayam is the on the waterfalls in Wayanad. Its surroundings offer a number of vantage points for bird-watching. It is also popular with trekking enthusiasts. Muniyaras: These are the unique series of ancient burial vaults unearthed during excavations at various points around the bottom of the Ambukuthi Hills in the district of Wayanad. Wayanad wild life sanctuary, Muthanga: Established in 1973, the Wayanad wild life sanctuary is adjacent to the protected area network of Nagarhole and Bandipur of Karnataka on the north-east and Muthumalai of TamilNadu on south-east. Over-night will be stay at hotel.

In the morning, after breakfast check out from Hotel and proceed to Kozhicode en-route visit Pazhassiraja Museum & Art Gallery, 5 Km from the town displays historic bronzes, coins, megalithic relics, murals and paintings by artists of Kerala. Mananchira Square is the heart of Kozhikode and Mananchira tank which used to be the private bath of the Samuthiris. On the Kappad Beach there is a small stone monument to commemorate Vasco da Gama's arrival in India. If time permits you will be lucky to cover Calicut Beach and Beypore Beach. Drop