3 Days 2 Nights Calicut-Wayanad

Pick Up From Calicut & Wayanad Sight Seeing

• Wayanad Sight Seeing includes – Lakkidi viewpoint, Chain tree & Pookode Lake
• Lakkidi view point: Lakkidi is the Gateway of Wayanad district. Its situated at the height of approx. 700 meters above the sea level, the View Point is one of the loftiest points in the Wayanad. The beauty of Lakkidi view point can be best experienced on a misty day. As clouds hover over the hills, they create a surreal and dreamy atmosphere. And on a clear day, you can get a sweeping view of the peaks and valleys.
• Chain Tree: Chain tree is an old banyan tree with a chain around it. Karinthandan, a local tribal guide helped an English engineer to identify the route. But after his work was completed, the engineer killed him to credit for the discovery. It is that believed soul of the Karinthandan kept haunting the travellers who used this new route and priests chained the troublesome spirit onto this tree and hence name the chain tree.
• Pookode Lake: It is a scenic lake in Wayanad district. The lake is surrounded by forest .You would love to see groups of beautiful blue water lily flowers scattered here and there in the lake. Boats are available for rent. Visitors may walk around the lake. There is also a children’s park and garden nearby.

Wayanad Sight Seeing

• Visit Edakkal Caves, Wayanad Heritage Museum, Jain Temple & Karapuzha Dam
• Edakkal Cave: The Edakkal caves are two natural caves at a remote location at Edakkal,25 km from Kalpatta. One of the myths is that Lord Rama shot an arrow at the mountain leaving a deep cleft and forming what we now know as the Edakkal Cave. Inside the caves are pictorial writings believed to date to at least 6000 BCE, from the Neothilic man, indicating the presence of a prehistoric settlement in this region. The caves can be reached by a 1 km, trek, and uphill from Edakkal which takes around 45 mins.
• Wayanad Heritage Museum: The museum is managed by the District Tourism Promotion Council. It has one of Kerala’s largest collections of the remnants, dating back to the second century. The museum houses various interesting artefacts revealing the history, culture and heritage of the Wayanad region.
• Jain Temple: The Jain Temple at Sultan Bathery is believed to have been built in 13th century AD. The temple has an interesting history. It first served as a shrine, and then became an important center of commercial activity.The sanctum has few small statues of Jain Tirthankaras, but the main seat of the sanctum is empty and no poojas are performed here. The temple was an important Jain center until the temple was invaded and later used it to keep his battery (ammunition store) by TipuSulthan, of Kingdom of Mysore, in the 18th century.
• Karappuzha Dam: It’s one of the biggest earth dam in India. Karapuzha dam is located in the greenish and natural regions of Wayanad, Kerala on the Karapuzha river, a tributary of the Kabini river. There is also a children’s park, adventure games and beautiful garden nearby.

Wayanad Sight Seeing & Drop at Calicut

• Visit Banasura Sagar Dam & Meenmutty Waterfall
• Banasurasagar dam: It’s impounds the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabiniriver. It is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia and an ideal starting point for hikes into the surroundings scenic mountains.The dam has now become a major tourist attraction of Wayanad. Boating facility at the dam will help you travel between small islands in speed boats. There is also a children’s park and beautiful garden.
• Meenmutty Waterfalls: It is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 meters. It is Kerala’s second largest waterfall and one of the most unspoiled in its natural setting. Each of its three tiers requires a separate hike through a moist, evergreen forest.
• Drop at Calicut.