The Chembra Peak Trek
Do not forget to take the permission of the forest department which can be done at the office which is a few miles away from the starting point of the base. The heart-shaped lake along the trek gives this excursion extra brownie points for the visitors not to miss this place and this is one of the best Wayanad trekking places.
Best Season: September to February
Difficulty Level: Easy
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- Wayanad
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Location: Wayanad
Check-in Time: 12:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 12:00 PM
Wayanad is a rural district in Kerala, a hill station full of plantations, forests and wildlife. A perfect escape from the artificial and materialistic world. To the south, we have Ambukuthi Hills and in the east, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, home to animals including Asiatic elephants, tigers, leopards and egrets.
Take the opportunity of exploring nature and wildlife more closely and feel like home between the lush green forested region with areas of high altitude. The campsite is located at one of the most scenic locations in Wayanad where steaming delicious food and comfortable stay awaits our guests.
Add some adventure to your stay and pedal your way through a 12 km trail that consists of tea plantations, tarmac, smooth and muddy trails and scenic vistas. Also, head for other out of the box activities in addition with camping and trekking and mark the best experience you ever had with your loved ones.
Places to visit near Wayanad Campsite:-
Banasura Sagar Dam - 9.8 km
Soochipara Waterfalls - 46 km
Kanthanpara Waterfalls - 41 km
Edakkal Caves - 37.5 km
Kuruvadweep - 40 km
Trekking, Cycling And Camping Tour In Wayanad Package Offers:
Stay: Tented accommodation on twin sharing basis with well-constructed washrooms
Meals: Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast with a choice of veg and non-veg
Activities: Bonfire with music, Trekking, Cycling, Burma Bridge, Commando Net, Rock Climbing, Tyre Walk, Hammock, Carrom Board, Ludo Board, Badminton
Note:
Children below 6 years can join without any charges, and those between 6 to 12 years can book the child package
Minimum 2 people are required to book this package.
This place is easily reachable by any private transport or public shared vehicle. It is located at a distance of about 25 km from Wayanad bus stand.
The Banasura Trek
A place to break away from the hustle and bustle of the blaring city life, this trek is just the right thing to hit if you’re looking for the much-wanted ‘me time’. Epitomizing the beauty of Kerala, the Banasura Hills are a great spot to start with your Wayanad Trekking.
With rolling grasslands and a myriad of rugged terrains, this is a moderate difficulty level one-day trek which starts from the Banasura Dam. The place gets plenty of trekkers from all over the globe in the peak season, starting from September to January.
Best Season: September to January
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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- Wayanad
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- Wayanad
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- Wayanad
Edakkal Cave Trek
Edakkal cave is the easiest place for trekking in Wayanad, completely ideal in case you’re a newbie. The trail consists of walking on the straight fixed path to the top aligned with numerous stores selling snacks, clothes, and handicrafts.
Though an easy trek in Wayanad yet you must check on the shoes before you start rambling, to wreck that long walk like a pro and it is one of the amazing Wayanad trekking places.
Not just a trekking expedition, the Edakkal caves are a haven for the ones looking to fill the knowledge vessels due to its historic kins. You can also hire local tour guides if you wish to get the hang of the facts and mythologies, the place unfolds to.
Best Season: November to March
Difficulty Level: Easy
The Brahmagiri Peak Trek
The Wayanad trekking takes you to the top of the Brahmagiri peak for a wonderful scenic view of the entire landscape around the Brahmagiri hill. Just in case you forget, make sure that you take a camera with you to immortalize the view.
The trek along the Brahmagiri slope is an enjoyable experience of trekking in Wayanad. The hill presents a mesmerizing view of the surroundings from its slopes.
You will come across pretty little streams where you can take a break before continuing on your journey uphill. The slope can get quite steep towards the peak, but the vista that awaits you at the summit will wipe out all memories of the arduous journey.
The only peak that is higher than the Brahmagiri summit is that of the Chembra peak and you can see it once you reach the top and this is one of the best Wayanad trekking places.
The grass laden slopes of the nearby mountains, the clouds hovering beneath your feet and the beautiful sky that stoops down into the horizon will make you feel on top of the world, literally!
Best Season: November to February
Difficulty Level: Medium to Difficult
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Soochipara Falls Trek
Descending from a height of 656 feet the Soochipara or Sentinel Rock Falls gives a breath-taking sight you cannot miss to enrapture. Though it is a difficult trek even for the experienced trekker, reaching the summit after climbing up through the waterfall is not just a worthy excursion but one you can flaunt too and it is one of the best Wayanad trekking places.
The grass turns greener when the monsoon strikes in, giving the trekkers a breathtaking sight. Raging three-tiered waterfalls, rough terrains, and alpine forests, this trekking excursion has it all for a nerve-racking extravaganza and this is one of the best Wayanad trekking places.
Best Season: Monsoon Season
Difficulty Level: Difficult
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Thusharagiri Trek
Set in the Western Ghats, Thusharagiri is a popular destination for trekking around Bangalore and is home to some very beautiful waterfalls. You can hear the roar of the falls as you go near Thusharagiri.
Situated about 50 km from Kozhikode in Kerala, Thusharagiri is visited by a lot of tourists throughout the year for sightseeing, trekking, adventure sports etc. The rugged topography of Thusharagiri is an ideal terrain for those who are looking for a heavy duty trekking opportunity.
The trail takes you through dense forests, waterfalls, gurgling streams etc and makes good for all the trouble with its splendid natural beauty. A trek in this beautiful region gives you the opportunity to have a glimpse of the wonderful rubber, areca nuts, pepper, etc plantations of the region. The trail of Thusharagiri trekking in Wayanad has about 5 waterfalls but it is possible to cover only 3 in a day.
It is advisable to return back to base camp and return the next day to complete the trek. A stay in the jungle is quite risky due to wild animals. Stock up on food as much as you can before starting the trek.
Best Season: September to February
Difficulty Level: Medium
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The Pakshipathalam Trek
Translating to an ‘abode of birds’ in Malayalam, this trek is a unique enclosure to the migratory birds that make this hill their homes for the winter season. You cannot have a better birdwatching experience as there are a lot of rare species you wouldn't have heard of, especially bats and it is one of the best Wayanad trekking.
Irrefutably a spell-binding experience, the lush green hills, meadows, grasslands, and dense forests will give you an inception to the nirvana. You can also try your hand at cave diving as the place has plenty of them. With no proper roads, this trek can be a little tricky at times.
Best Season: November to April
Difficulty level: Moderate
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