Inspire Mind, Body & Soul...Naturally! – Wayanad Southern India
DATES & PRICES FOR 2024 ON REQUEST
- 07 Days 06 Nights
- Wayanad
- 8-10 People in Group
Places to Cover
Arrival Kozhikode -> Wayanad -> Final Departure
Overview
Known for its picturesque beauty, mesmerising landscapes, green highlands, lush valleys, cool climate, and tranquillity, Wayanad is one of those places in India that have made its mark. It is known for its wildlife reserves, spice plantations, prehistoric caves, and a wide range of flora and fauna. This place is heaven for trekkers. You come across many scenic spots and a walk through the lush green forests is a serene experience.
Wayanad is well-blessed with natural exquisiteness and serene environs. Galore of animated cascade, grandiose hilly aura, freshwater loch, breath-holding peaks, historical shrines, abundant greeneries, and wildlife sanctuaries are the key tourist pullers here.
Trip Highlights
- In the foothills of the Chembra ranges, to a small plantation town and will drive beyond the town on the smooth road winding through teagardens to the trailhead.
- With a massive summit high above you will Hike into a tea garden clinging to the gentle slopes of the foothills.
- Cycle through the tea Country which is just amazing
- Enjoy coffee and spice plantation walk.
- Experience the Cooking demonstration session of traditional Keralan cuisine and enjoy lunch which will be a sumptuous spread of traditional Kerala vegetarian dishes served on banana leaves.
- Experience the Zip-Lining and Bamboo rafting.
- Experience the local way of life walking down through the rural communities and paddy fields.
- Try your hand at the wheel where you have a pottery making session.
- Visit a nearby tea museum for an in-depth introduction to how tea is grown and processed.
- You will be provided Water and fruits during cycling and hiking.
- Activities as detailed above, including equipment such as MTB, helmet for cycling, lifejackets for bamboo rafting
- Packed lunch will be provided on the hike trails. On other days lunch will be at hygienic local eateries or at the place of accommodation.
| FACT | |
|---|---|
| BEST TIME TO VISIT | THROUGHOUT THE YEAR |
| AREA | WAYANAD |
| GRADING | EASY HIKING, CYCLING |
| DURATION | 06NIGHTS / 07 DAYS |
| Month | Date |
|---|---|
| March | 11th & 20th |
| April | 2nd |
| May | NA |
| June | NA |
| July | NA |
| August | NA |
| September | 18th |
| October | 2nd,1th,23rd |
| November | 4th,13th,20th |
| December | 24th,30th |
Day 1 Arrival Kozhikode / Wayanad
Distance: 40 Kms / Driving Time: 02 Hrs (Approx.)
Assistance upon arrival at Kozhikode airport followed by drive to Wayanad.
Unwind and day is at leisure at your beautiful property Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2Hiking to Cardamon Plantations and Rainforest
After breakfast, you will be taken to a small plantation town in the foothills of the Chembra ranges. You will drive beyond the town on the smooth road winding through teagardens to the trailhead.
The hike launches you into a tea garden clinging to the gentle slopes of the foothills with a massive summit high above. After a steady gradual climb (2hrs), and passing plantation settlements, you will finally reach the shade of the forest canopy – the cardamom forests retain the massive old trees, and the canopy is intact.
You will climb hard out of the treeline into grasslands to a vista point.
Have lunch enjoying the view before starting the descent. The descent will get you to the trail head by late evening, and you will return to the resort by sundown for a well-earned rest. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3Wayanad – Cycling
After breakfast, you will go on a cycling trip through tea country (Distance: 40kms).
During the ride you can choose to stop at a couple of points of interest - a bamboo handicrafts factory and an NGO that supports hundreds of local women. The smooth tarmac will suddenly plunge down to backcountry roads and then land you into a mud trail cutting through paddy fields. The physical challenge of negotiating this section will be compensated by the view when you start following the shoreline of the shimmering lake. You will take a break at the dam and take in the view of the distant rampart of mountains. The ride will continue through patches of mud trail, backcountry roads and smooth tarmac to finally return to the homestay. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4Wayanad – Plantation walk + Cooking demonstration + Bamboo rafting
Early morning, you will go on a plantation walk.
Edom is a 150-acre coffee and spice plantation. You will have the opportunity to see a variety of spices such as cardamom, pepper, nutmeg, vanilla and walk through rice fields and banana plantations. The walk will last a couple of hours and you will be accompanied by a guide who will explain what you are seeing. The walk will last about 1.5 hours.
Later return to hotel for breakfast. Post breakfast, the hosts will conduct a Cooking demonstration of traditional Keralan cuisine. Guests will be introduced to various spices and vegetables that are traditionally used and will be guided in how they should be used.
Lunch will be a sumptuous spread of traditional Kerala vegetarian dishes served on banana leaves.
After some rest, towards early evening, walk down to a zipline nearby.
Later you will visit a local river for some bamboo rafting. Life jackets are mandatory and a local raftsman will accompany you. Bamboo rafting is a gentle enjoyable experience that gives you an opportunity to see the river life at close quarters.
Later return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5 Wayanad – Light Jungle Hiking + River Crossing
After breakfast, you will head to the Kuruva islands (1.5hrs).
On your way there, you will stop at the home of a local farmer who specializes in growing endemic strains of rice. From here, you will carry onto a pottery session where you can try your hand at the wheel. Nearby is a basket weaver – locally grown bamboo is woven by the local community into lovely objects of daily use.
You will then walk down through the rural communities and paddy fields where your guide will explain the local way of life. The walk continues through the nearby jungle where you will get an overview of the wide variety of flora and fauna that abound here. You will also visit an ancient tribal temple hidden in a little clearing deep in the woods. These temples are sacred to the Thirumugham, Elliampath, Cheriyamala and Kandamala communities who maintain these temples.
You will then wander down into the paddy fields that adjoin the Kuruva islands – many of these are tended by local tribal communities, who cultivate a very rare, delicate strain of rice, called "gandhakashala". This endemic strain of rice is famed for its fragrance, but unfortunately, is becoming increasingly hard to find.
You will have a packed lunch en-route.
This walk is a great introduction to rural Wayanad, and an opportunity to meet some of the region’s oldest inhabitants.
In the evening, drive back to the resort (1.5hrs). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6Wayanad
After breakfast, you will visit a nearby tea museum for an in-depth introduction to how tea is grown and processed.
You can also use the day for some local sightseeing or shopping. (Optional)
Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Wayanad / Kozhikode airport Departure
After breakfast, you will be provided time assisted departure transfer to the Kozhikode airport to connect the flight for your onward journey.
***End of Services***
Location
Arrival Kozhikode -> Wayanad -> Final Departure
| MINIMUM PAYING PAX / VEHICLE USED | PRICE IN INR ON DOUBLE/TWIN SHARING BASIS |
|---|---|
| 10 PAX – 03NON-AC MUV (Multi Utility Vehicle) | INR 45283.00 PER PERSON |
| 8 PAX – 02NON-AC MUV (Multi Utility Vehicle) | INR 46123.00 PER PERSON |
| 6 PAX – 02NON-AC MUV (Multi Utility Vehicle) | INR 47943.00 PER PERSON |
| 4 PAX – 02 NON-AC MUV (Multi Utility Vehicle) | INR 51993.00 PER PERSON |
| SINGLE SUPPLEMENT | INR 18733.00 |
THE ABOVE PRICE INCLUDES:
Hotels mentioned below or similar as per meal plan mentioned
| CITY | HOTEL | ROOM CATEGORY | MEAL PLAN | NIGHTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayanad | Pranavam Resort and Spa https://pranavamresort.com/index.php | Standard Room | BB | 06 |
BB – Bed and Breakfast
- complete Transportation by MUV (Multi Utility vehicle), Tempo Traveller for all sectors drives, all airport, hotel transfers, En-route visits, and sightseeing is including as per the program.
- Pickup from Kozhikode airport to drop at Kozhikode airport from AC Vehicle.
- Local guides, where necessary.
- All entrance fees and forest fees.
- Activities as detailed above, including equipment such as MTB, helmet for cycling, lifejackets for bamboo rafting
- Water and fruits during cycling and hiking.
- Prices for activities include English-speaking guide, briefing, entrance fees, forest permissions, equipment.
- Packed lunch, driniking water and fruits will be provided on the hike trails. On other days lunch will be at hygienic local eateries or at the place of accommodation.
THE ABOVE PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Any expenses of personal nature such as drinks, tele / fax calls, laundry etc.
- Any tips to hotel staff, local guides, tour director, drivers etc.
- Any meals apart from the ones mentioned above.
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as train – flight delays / cancellation / rescheduling, etc and any other situations related to roadblocks, accidents, medical evacuation and natural calamities.
- Any video / camera fees.
- Any airfares.
- Any expenses apart from the ones above.
Activity Description:
- Walks are a mix of city walks, rural areas, whereas hikes/treks are through a mix of rain forest, bamboo thickets and high-altitude grassland. You will be accompanied by an expert guide on all walks or hikes, who will explain what you are seeing. Your guide on outdoor walks will also be trained in first-aid.
- Cycling routes will be primarily smooth tarmac with short sections of off road, over undulating terrain, with tree cover along significant parts of the route. Most uphill sections are short, and usually followed by a downhill section. MTB bikes will be provided. The timings are designed for leisurely riding with plenty of rest, and time to enjoy the surroundings. At the very least, we will do a mandatory rest-stop every hour.
THE ABOVE PRICE IS VALID FOR APRIL TO SEPTEMBER THESE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO BE REVISED IF ANY NEW ADDITIONAL TAXES OR / HIKES ARE INTRODUCED BY THE GOVERNMENT.
THE COST ABOVE IS PROVISIONAL; SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDS ON THE HOTELS CONFIRMED. THE EXACT COST SHALL BE KNOWN TO YOU AFTER THE HOTEL CONFIRMATION.
BOOKING POLICY
MODE OF PAYMENT: -
- Bank Transfers
- Credit card
- Paytm Transfer
- Google Pay Transfer
Payment: -
A. 25% of the land arrangement services to be remitted as at the time of booking
B. 25% of the land arrangement services 30 days prior to starting of the trip.
C. Balance 50% payment should be remitted 15 days prior to starting of the trip.
Note: We have relaxed our booking terms and will be as flexible as possible in all situations relating to COVID-19, so you can book with confidence.
Cancellation: - Cancellation charges are applicable according to the following slabs.
A. If the tour is cancelled between 30 days and 16 days before date of travel, 50% of the Total tour cost (for land arrangement services only)
B. If the tour is cancelled within 15 days before the date of arrival, no refund at all.
