Wayanad, Kerala
Wayanad Backpacking Trip from Bangalore
- Duration
- 2D / 1N2 days · 1 night
- Starts from
- Bangalore
- Trip type
- Nature
A weekend in Wayanad's misty hills: Soochipara Falls, a tea-estate zipline, the 900 Kandi glass bridge, a camp bonfire and Banasura Sagar Dam.
- Nature
- Adventure
- Heights
Dates
- 30–31 Oct 20262 days₹5,599
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Prices are per person.
The trip
Wayanad sits high in Kerala's stretch of the Western Ghats, a green, thinly populated district of forested hills, tea and spice estates, streams and wildlife sanctuaries. This weekend trip is built for people who want to slow down without sitting still: misty mornings at a hilltop campsite, waterfalls and tea country by day, and a bonfire under the stars at night.
We leave Bangalore on Friday night and drive through the night, reaching the campsite early on Saturday to freshen up over a proper Kerala breakfast of idlis, dosas and coffee. The day moves from Soochipara Waterfalls, with a short walk in and a chance for a dip, to one of Wayanad's longest ziplines strung over the tea plantations, then lunch at a local eatery and an off-road jeep ride through the forest to the Glass Bridge at 900 Kandi, with wide views over the Wayanad hills. Back at camp, the evening is a bonfire from 9 to 10 PM (weather permitting), dinner, music and stargazing, before a night in tents or rooms at the property.
Sunday starts with 360-degree hill views from the campsite. We spend the morning at Banasura Sagar Dam, where the still water sits against the Banasura hills and you can opt for a speed boat, kayak or coracle ride when the weather allows. After a Kerala-style lunch we visit Wonderland Exotic Pet Farm to meet and feed the animals, watch fresh banana chips being sliced and fried at a live making stop, and then head home through the forest roads of Bandipur.
The pace is easy and suits first-timers. Breakfast on both days and Saturday's dinner are included; lunches, the zipline and other adventure rides, the 900 Kandi jeep and the pet farm entry are paid on the spot. A trip captain stays with the group throughout, and the whole trip is alcohol- and smoke-free.
Highlights
Day 1 · 3:00 PM900 Kandi off-road jeep & Glass Bridge
Day 1 · 9:00 PMBonfire, dinner & stargazing
Day 2 · 9:30 AMBanasura Sagar Dam
Day by day
Overnight Drive, Soochipara Falls & 900 Kandi
We leave Bangalore on Friday night, with pickups from 9:30 PM at HSR Layout, then Marathahalli (10:00 PM) and Domlur (10:25 PM), so please have dinner before boarding. After the overnight drive we reach a misty hilltop campsite early on Saturday, freshen up over a Kerala breakfast and head to Soochipara Waterfalls. The afternoon brings the zipline over the tea estates, lunch at a local eatery and an off-road jeep ride to the Glass Bridge at 900 Kandi, before a bonfire (weather permitting) and dinner back at camp.
- 7:00 AMReach the hilltop campsite & freshen upArrive after the overnight drive from Bangalore at a misty hilltop campsite in tents or rooms, with separate western washrooms for men and women.
- 8:00 AMKerala breakfast at the campA true Kerala-style breakfast of idlis, dosas and coffee. Included in the package.
- 9:30 AMSoochipara WaterfallsA short nature walk to the falls, which cascade over rocky cliffs into a cool pool. Take in the views or go for a dip.
- 12:00 PMZipline over the tea plantations (optional)One of Wayanad's longest ziplines, strung over green tea estates, with a giant swing, sky cycle and ATV ride at the same spot. Paid on the spot.
- 1:30 PMLunch at a local eaterySimple, authentic local food; options are limited in this area. Self-sponsored.
- 3:00 PM900 Kandi off-road jeep & Glass Bridge (a highlight)A bumpy off-road jeep ride through the forest up to the Glass Bridge, with panoramic views over the Wayanad hills. Jeep ride paid separately.
- 6:00 PMBack to camp, relax & unwindRest after a full day, play the indoor and outdoor games at the property, or simply sit back with the hill views.
- 9:00 PMBonfire, dinner & stargazing (a highlight)A bonfire from 9 to 10 PM, weather permitting, then dinner (included), music and stories under the night sky. Overnight at the campsite.
Banasura Sagar Dam, Pet Farm & Drive Back
Wake up to 360-degree hill views from the property and breakfast at camp before checking out. We spend the morning at Banasura Sagar Dam, with optional boating, kayaking or a coracle ride if the weather allows, then stop for a Kerala-style lunch. After a visit to Wonderland Exotic Pet Farm and a live banana chips making stop, we head back through the forest roads of Bandipur and reach Bangalore late on Sunday night.
- 6:30 AMSunrise & 360-degree hill viewsWake up early for misty hills and fresh mountain air, right from the property.
- 8:00 AMBreakfast & check-outBreakfast at the camp (included), then pack up and check out.
- 9:30 AMBanasura Sagar Dam (a highlight)Calm water against the Banasura hills. Entry is included; speed boat, kayak and coracle rides are optional, paid on the spot and weather dependent.
- 12:30 PMKerala-style lunchA simple, wholesome Kerala meal at a local restaurant. Self-sponsored.
- 2:00 PMWonderland Exotic Pet FarmMeet, feed and interact with friendly farm animals and rare exotic species. Entry paid separately.
- 3:30 PMLive banana chips makingWatch raw bananas sliced thin, fried golden and seasoned right in front of you, a crunchy slice of Kerala's snacking culture.
- 4:30 PMDrive back to Bangalore via BandipurHead home through the forest roads of Bandipur National Park, reaching Bangalore late on Sunday night.
What’s included
6 items · extras
Gear & extras, 6 items
- Western washrooms (separate for men and women), dining area, games and a bonfire zone at the stay
- One night at a hilltop campsite in shared tents or rooms (as per the property)
- Trip captain throughout the trip
- Breakfast on Day 1 and Day 2, and dinner on Day 1
- Entry tickets to Banasura Sagar Dam
- Round-trip transport from Bangalore by tempo traveller or mini-bus with push-back seats
Not included, 7 items
- Lunches on both days and any meals not listed in the inclusions
- Any entry tickets not listed in the inclusions
- GST @ 5%
- Zipline, giant swing, sky cycle, ATV and water activities at Banasura Sagar Dam
- Costs from situations beyond our control, such as bad weather, landslides, roadblocks or protests
- 900 Kandi off-road jeep ride and Wonderland Exotic Pet Farm entry
- Travel, accidental and medical insurance
Questions about this trip
What should I carry?
A soft copy of your Aadhaar, a hoodie for the cool camp evenings, cargo or track pants or shorts, T-shirts, sunscreen, a cap and sunglasses, shoes with good grip, flip-flops for the campsite, two water bottles, a personal medical kit, polybags for wet clothes, a power bank, a small day backpack, and cash for lunches and optional activities. Please have dinner before you board.
What is the stay like?
One night at a hilltop campsite in tents or rooms on a sharing basis, depending on the property. It has western washrooms (separate for men and women), a dining area, indoor and outdoor games and a bonfire zone. The bonfire runs 9 to 10 PM, weather permitting. Expect comfortable basics rather than luxury.
Which activities cost extra?
Banasura Sagar Dam entry is included. The zipline, giant swing, sky cycle and ATV ride, the 900 Kandi off-road jeep, Wonderland Exotic Pet Farm entry and the speed boat, kayak or coracle rides at the dam are optional and paid on the spot, as are both lunches. Water activities depend on the weather.
Is it safe to travel with strangers?
Yes. A trip captain stays with the group from pickup to drop, pickups are at busy public points, and most groups are a mix of solo travellers, friends and first-timers. Women travelling solo join these trips regularly.
Are there any rules on the trip?
No alcohol, intoxicants or smoking at any point during the journey or the stay. Please carry back your litter and keep personal valuables with you. Timings are estimates and can shift with traffic, weather or vehicle delays.
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