Kalpetta Trip Overview
Blessed with virgin Shola forests and grasslands of the western ghats, gushing rivulets and pristine evergreen forests, Waynad is tucked away in the North-Eastern part of Kerala. This relatively-unexplored destination in Kerala abounds with natural beauty and has clement weather for a good part of the year. Apart from trekking there are ample opportunities for adventure sports such as biking and ziplining.
In this 4 days/3 nights package, you will have an opportunity to climb one of the highest peaks in Waynad, trek through tea gardens and along Vythiri river, visit a tea factory and indulge in some adventure activities such as ziplining and bamboo rafting (in the right season). Accommodation will be in a comfortable plantation stay. If time permits, you can optionally go on a guided biking trip and visit popular sights.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Kalpetta, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kalpetta, Kerala, India
Blessed with virgin Shola forests and grasslands of the western ghats, gushing rivulets and pristine evergreen forests, Waynad is tucked away in the North-Eastern part of Kerala. This relatively-unexplored destination in Kerala abounds with natural beauty and has clement weather for a good part of the year. Apart from trekking there are ample opportunities for adventure sports such as biking and ziplining.
In this 4 days/3 nights package, you will have an opportunity to climb one of the highest peaks in Waynad, trek through tea gardens and along Vythiri river, visit a tea factory and indulge in some adventure activities such as ziplining and bamboo rafting (in the right season). Accommodation will be in a comfortable plantation stay. If time permits, you can optionally go on a guided biking trip and visit popular sights.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hiking along Vythri river, Tea Factory Visit and Ziplining
Stop At: Banasura Sagar Dam, Vythiri 673576 India
Reach Kalpetta after lunch. Check in at the home-stay or plantation stay. Toward evening, visit Banasura dam, the largest earth dam in India. One can enjoy boating in pedal-boats or speedboats there
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Luxurious homestay or plantation stay
Day 2: Hiking along Vythri river, Tea Factory Visit and Ziplining
Stop At: Vythiri, Kerala 673576, India
The morning hike to Onnam Kettu (9 am to noon) takes you through tea gardens, evergreen forests and finally along the banks of river Vythiri. After the hike, enjoy ziplining over tea gardens on Kerala’s longest zipline. After a hearty lunch at the home-stay, go on a guided tour of a nearby tea factory to see first-hand, how tea leaves are processed.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in the same luxurious homestay or plantation stay
Day 3: Mangalasherry Peak Trek
Stop At: Mangalashery Distributed Area, Mangalasseri Rd, Thazhecode, Kerala 673702, India
After a very early breakfast, set off to the road head for Mangalassery trek. The drive should take about an hour. The trek to the peak passes initially through a dense evergreen forest. Beyond the forest, the trail is mostly through open grasslands and offers stupendous views of the surrounds valleys and hills. The last stretch which takes about an hour is fairly steep and leads to a small lake at the top which serves as a watering hole. After a well-deserved lunch at the top, we shall re-trace the trail back to the starting point.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Trip Ends
Stop At: Kalpetta, Kalpetta, Wayanad District, Kerala
Check-out after breakfast and drive back to Kalpetta
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.