Day 1: Theni to Wayanad – The Long Haul & Group Relaxation
Time Activity Location Notes for 10+1 Caravan Group
05:00 AM Depart from Theni Theni, Tamil Nadu CRITICAL VERY EARLY START. Essential for covering the 9+ hour drive in daylight and minimizing fatigue. The Caravan offers plenty of legroom.
08:00 AM Breakfast Break Highway Stop (En Route) Planned break at a large, clean highway restaurant suitable for a small bus group.
03:30 PM Lakkidi View Point Wayanad Ghat Section Stop for quick group photos at the majestic viewpoint after ascending the ghat road (Thamarassery Churam).
04:30 PM Resort Check-in Sultan Bathery / Kalpetta Check into your group-friendly resort. The spacious Caravan easily accommodates group luggage.
06:00 PM Banasura Sagar Dam Padinjarathara Visit India’s largest earthen dam. Enjoy a relaxed group walk around the reservoir before sunset. (Optional: Boating activities).
08:30 PM Group Dinner Resort Dining Enjoy a pre-arranged dinner at the resort, allowing the group to relax after the intensive travel day.
Day 2: Wayanad Sightseeing – Caves, Waterfalls, and Coffee
Day 2 covers the essential Wayanad highlights, grouped geographically for efficiency.
Time Activity Location Notes for 10+1 Caravan Group
08:00 AM Breakfast Hotel Have an early breakfast.
09:00 AM Edakkal Caves Trek Ambukuthi Hills Drive to the parking area. The group can start the moderate climb to the prehistoric caves together. This requires comfortable shoes and a good fitness level (3 hours total).
12:30 PM Lunch Local Restaurant Lunch break near the cave site (Sultan Bathery/Ambalavayal).
02:30 PM Soochipara Falls (Sentinel Rock Falls) Vellarimala Visit the scenic three-tiered waterfall. This involves a short downhill trek to the falls viewpoint. (Alternative: Chembra Peak trek is too time-consuming and often requires prior permission; Soochipara is more practical).
05:00 PM Pookode Lake Pookode Enjoy a final relaxed hour at the serene lake. Optional: pedal boating or browsing the handicrafts/spices nearby.
07:30 PM Shopping & Dinner Kalpetta Town Optional group stop for buying Wayanad’s famous coffee, spices, and tea products.
Night Overnight Stay in Wayanad Final night of rest.
Day 3: Wildlife & Return Journey
Time Activity Location Notes for 10+1 Caravan Group
07:00 AM Wildlife Sanctuary (Optional) Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary Optional Pre-booked Activity: Early morning safari drive (best time for sightings). Check for operational hours and permits well in advance.
09:30 AM Breakfast & Check-out Hotel Enjoy breakfast and load the Caravan.
10:30 AM Commence Return Journey to Theni Wayanad Begin the long drive back. The Caravan’s spacious seating ensures group comfort for the 9+ hour haul.
07:30 PM Arrival in Theni Theni, Tamil Nadu Arrive back in Theni safely (time includes necessary breaks and typical highway delays).https://www.renghatravels.com/BestTourOperatorsInTamilNadu#TourOperatorsNearMe#TravelAgencyChennai#TravelAgentMadurai#TravelAgentMadurai#TravelAgentTheni#TravelAgentDindigul#FamilyVacationTamilNadu#SoloTravelIndia#CouplesTravel#BudgetTravelTamilNadu#TamilNaduTourOperators#TravelAgencyTamilNadu#TamilNaduHolidayPackages#BestPlacesToVisitInTamilNadu#TamilNaduTourPackages#HoneymoonInOoty#ThingsToDoInChennai#TamilNaduTemples#CulturalToursIndia#PondyVibes#SouthIndiaFood#ChennaiTravel#MaduraiTourism#KodaikanalDiaries#ExploreTamilNadu#TravelIndia#IncredibleIndia