Wayanad, Ooty and Kodaikanal

Days 1 to 2: Wayanad

2 nights · Easy · Green upland district of Kerala with plantations, forests, caves, dams and a wildlife sanctuary.

Day 1: Wayanad

• Arrive in Kalpetta via the Thamarassery ghat road.
• Stop at Lakkidi Viewpoint and the Chain Tree.
• Boat on Pookode Lake.
• Late afternoon at Banasura Sagar Dam.

Day 2: Wayanad

• Early start for Chembra Peak with forest-office permission.
• Trek up to the heart-shaped lake.
• Return to Kalpetta and rest.

Getting here from Wayanad: Road via Gudalur, about 3.5 to 4 hours. About 120 km by road.

Days 3 to 4: Ooty

2 nights · Easy · Hill station in the Nilgiri Hills with gardens, a lake, tea estates and a mountain toy train.

Day 3: Arrival day

• Travel from Wayanad to Ooty (about 3.5 to 4 hours).
• Walk the Government Botanical Garden, best before the crowds build.
• Spend the afternoon boating at Ooty Lake.
• End the day at the Government Rose Garden for the view over town.

Day 4: Ooty

• Go early to Doddabetta Peak for clear views.
• Stop at the Tea Museum and Tea Factory on the way down.
• Drive about 20 km to Pykara Lake and Falls for boating and the short ride to the falls.
• Return to town by evening.

Getting here from Ooty: Road via Coimbatore and Palani, about 7 to 8 hours. About 250 km by road.

Days 5 to 7: Kodaikanal

2 nights · Easy · A cool hill town in the Palani Hills built around a star-shaped lake, with viewpoints and forest walks.

Day 5: Arrival day

• Travel from Ooty to Kodaikanal (about 7 to 8 hours).
• Walk or cycle around Kodaikanal Lake and take a boat ride.
• Visit Bryant Park.
• Watch the evening view from Coaker's Walk.

Day 6: Kodaikanal

• Drive to Pillar Rocks in the morning.
• Walk among the pines to Guna Caves.
• Stop at Green Valley View on the way back.
• Free evening in town.

Day 7: Kodaikanal

• Visit the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory if it is open that day.
• Walk to Bear Shola Falls.
• Shop for homemade chocolate before leaving.