Ancient cave carvings, misty lakes, dams and forest roads in Kerala's green north — a full road trip with your own vehicle and driver.

Highlights: Edakkal Caves, Banasura Dam, Pookode Lake, Waterfalls

Itinerary

Day 1 · 5:30 AM — Pickup & long drive north
About 470 km via NH 66 and the Thamarassery ghat, roughly 10 hours. Overnight in Wayanad. (Stay booked by you)
Day 2 · morning — Edakkal Caves
A short, steep trek to caves with prehistoric rock carvings. (Closed Mondays · entry own expense)
Day 2 · afternoon — Banasura Sagar Dam & Phantom Rock
India's largest earth dam, with islands in the reservoir.
Day 3 · morning — Pookode Lake & Lakkidi viewpoint
A freshwater lake in the forest, and the view down the ghat. (Boating optional, paid direct)
Day 3 · afternoon — Soochipara Waterfalls
A forest walk to a tiered waterfall. (Entry own expense · check if open)
Day 4 — Drive home
Leave early; back in Trivandrum by night.

🪨 Edakkal Caves: Closed on Mondays — we plan around it. The climb is steep: not ideal for elders or small children.
🌧️ Forest sites: Waterfalls and treks can close after heavy rain. We check on the day and swap stops if needed.
🏨 Your stay: You book your resort or homestay; Kalpetta and Vythiri are central. Your driver's night allowance is in our price.
🛣️ The long drive: Day 1 and Day 4 are long road days with breaks. Want it easier? Add a night in Kozhikode — ask us.

Wayanad Wilderness