Region
Wayanad
Spend 3–4 days; stay in Kalpetta or Sultan Bathery (₹500‑₹4 000/night) and use it as a base for hills, dams, waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries.
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- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR, ₹)
- Language
- Hindi and English at national level
- Plugs
- C · D · M · 230 V
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30 all year
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Wayanad is Kerala's hill‑tourism hub, offering forested peaks, waterfalls, tea estates and two wildlife sanctuaries. A 3‑4 day stay in Kalpetta or Sultan Bathery lets you cover the main sights without long daily drives.
Where to sleep
- Sultan BatheryGuide: planned
Near wildlife sanctuaries, larger hotels.
Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.
Plan the nights
How to split the nights, day-trips and what to do with your bags
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Night sequences
- 3 nights
- Kalpetta base, day‑trips to Chembra, Banasura, Edakkal and Tholpetty.
- 4 nights
- Kalpetta 2 nights, Sultan Bathery 2 nights, add Kuruva Island and Pakshipathalam.
- Leeches are common on hill treks; carry table salt.
- Monkeys may snatch food at viewpoints; keep windows closed.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chembra Hills | Kalpetta | 45 min | check | Trek to heart‑shaped lake, ~2 h round trip. |
| Edakkal Caves | Sultan Bathery | 30 min | check | 30 min climb, petroglyphs. |
| Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary | Sultan Bathery | 35 min | check | Safari rides, elephants, leopards. |
| Kuruva Island | Mananthavady | 25 min | check | Riverine islands, bamboo walk. |
Bags between cities
Luggage forwarding between towns is available via local courier; arrange at hotels.
When to go
Months and weather
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| Country | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalpetta | go | go | ok | ok | ok | × | × | × | ok | go | go | go |
| Mananthavady | go | go | ok | ok | ok | × | × | × | × | go | go | go |
| India (country-wide) | go | go | go | ok | × | ok | ok | ok | ok | go | ok | go |
Computed from each country’s own data; hover a country name for the source. Advisory countries are left out.
Getting in and passes
Arrival times and regional passes
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Get in
| From | To | How | p50 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kozhikode Airport (CCJ) | Wayanad (Kalpetta) | Bus or taxi, ~2 h 30 min, ~100 km (62 mi)Bus or taxi, ~2 h 30 min, ~62 mi (100 km) | ~2 h 30 min door‑to‑door | Only road access; no rail or airport in district. |
| Bangalore Airport (BLR) | Wayanad (Kalpetta) | Bus via Mysore, ~6 h, ~260 km (162 mi)Bus via Mysore, ~6 h, ~162 mi (260 km) | ~6 h | Most visitors from Bangalore use this route. |
| Mysore (rail/airport) | Wayanad (Kalpetta) | Bus or hired car, ~4 h 30 min, ~150 km (93 mi)Bus or hired car, ~4 h 30 min, ~93 mi (150 km) | ~4 h 30 min | Night traffic not allowed on Mysore‑Mananthavady road. |
Eat and move on
Regional food and where to go next
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Regional food
| Dish | Where | Timing / trap |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo rice payasam | Near Edakkal Caves | Protein‑rich local specialty |
| Kerala thali | Kalpetta and Sultan Bathery restaurants | Rice, sambar, pickles, banana leaf |
Go next
Mysore
planned≈145 km (90 mi) by road≈90 mi (145 km) by road
Popular base for a Kerala‑Karnataka combo
Kozhikode
≈70 km (43 mi), nearest airport≈43 mi (70 km), nearest airport
Fly into Calicut for Wayanad access
Ooty
≈118 km (73 mi) via Gudalur≈73 mi (118 km) via Gudalur
Hill‑station in Tamil Nadu, good for a multi‑state trek
Planning aids
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Region in numbers
- Where to sleep
- 3 bases
- Day trips
- 4, 25 min to 45 min
- Nights suggested
- 3–4 nights
- Ways in
- 3 listed
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