Wayanad Escapade
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Wayanad Wilds

Zip over jungle canopy, stand inside 6,000-year-old caves, and sleep in a Kerala homestay while the forest breathes around you. Every Thursday from Hyderabad by train.

Duration

2N / 3D

Difficulty

Easy–Moderate

Group Size

Open Group

Trip Style

Jungle + Heritage

Departure

Thu & Fri, 7:05 PM

Route overview

Train out, jungle in.

Board the overnight sleeper from Kacheguda, wake up in Mysore, and drive into the Western Ghats. Three days of Wayanad's finest — waterfalls, ancient caves, a heart-shaped summit lake, and a Kerala homestay in the forest.

Hyderabad
Mysore
Wayanad

Train Tickets (2-way)

Included in the package

Homestay Stay

Included in the package

Local Transport

Included in the package

Trip Organizer

Included in the package

Tolls & Taxes

Included in the package

Driver Charges

Included in the package

Banasura Sagar Dam

Destination

Banasura Sagar Dam

India's largest earthen dam — emerald islands rising from a still, wide reservoir.

Chembra Peak & Falls

Destination

Chembra Peak & Falls

A heart-shaped lake at 2,100 m and a three-tiered waterfall crashing through forest.

Edakkal Caves

Destination

Edakkal Caves

Stone Age petroglyphs etched 6,000 years ago inside a natural rock cleft in the hills.

Journey plan

Thursday night to Sunday morning

Four days woven into a single forest story — from the sleeper train out of Kacheguda to the last misty morning at Edakkal before the journey home.

Departure from Hyderabad
Day 0 — Thu / Fri NightNone

Departure from Hyderabad

Sleeper berths, starry windows, and the Western Ghats ahead.

  • 7:05 PM — Kacheguda Railway Station, Hyderabad.
  • Board your sleeper-class train and settle in for the overnight journey.
  • Wake up to changing landscapes as the plains give way to the Ghats.
  • Arrive Mysore by 9:00 AM the following morning.

Notes

Arrive at Kacheguda Railway Station at least 20 minutes before departure.

Sleeper class train tickets (both ways) are included in the package.

A special one-way surcharge of ₹400–500 may apply depending on train availability.

Mysore · Banasura Sagar Dam · Lakidi · Zipline
Day 1 — Morning to NightDinner

Mysore · Banasura Sagar Dam · Lakidi · Zipline

Asia's largest earthen dam and a zipline over the jungle canopy.

  • Reach Mysore by 9:00 AM — freshen up in the rooms provided.
  • Drive from Mysore into Wayanad through the lush Kabini–Sulthan Bathery corridor.
  • Banasura Sagar Dam — the largest earthen dam in India, surrounded by rolling green islands.
  • Lakidi View Point — the gateway to Wayanad, draped in misty forest.
  • Zipline over the jungle canopy — an adrenaline rush with a view.
  • Check in to your homestay, settle in, and enjoy a warm Kerala dinner.

Notes

Entry fees and zipline charges are not included in the package.

Drive from Mysore to Wayanad is approximately 3–4 hours.

Carry light casuals and a rain jacket — Wayanad can receive sudden showers.

Chembra Peak · Soochipara Falls · Pookode Lake
Day 2 — Full DayBreakfast & Dinner

Chembra Peak · Soochipara Falls · Pookode Lake

A heart-shaped lake on a summit, a cascade through the forest.

  • Early morning start for Chembra Peak — Wayanad's highest point at 2,100 m, home to a heart-shaped lake at the top.
  • Trek through thick grassland and shola forest — beginner to moderate difficulty.
  • Descend and head to Soochipara (Sentinel Rock) Waterfalls — a three-tiered cascade deep in the forest.
  • Afternoon at Pookode Lake — a rare freshwater lake nestled inside a forest reserve.
  • Optional bamboo rafting on the lake.
  • Return to homestay for bonfire, Kerala dinner, and group games.

Notes

Chembra Peak trek requires a permit — fees not included.

Trekking shoes and a water bottle are essential for Day 2.

Chembra Peak may be restricted during heavy monsoon — an alternative will be arranged.

Edakkal Caves · Departure · Hyderabad
Day 3 — MorningBreakfast

Edakkal Caves · Departure · Hyderabad

Ancient petroglyphs, one last jungle breath, then home.

  • Wake up, freshen up, and enjoy a final Kerala breakfast at the homestay.
  • Edakkal Caves — Stone Age rock carvings etched over 6,000 years ago, reached via a short jungle climb.
  • Descend and begin the return drive toward Mysore.
  • Board the return train to Hyderabad from Mysore.
  • Arrive back in Hyderabad the following morning.

Notes

Edakkal Caves entry fees are not included in the package.

Return train departure from Mysore — timing shared closer to the trip date.

Arrival in Hyderabad is early morning the next day.

Important Notes

  • — Trip departs every Thursday and Friday at 7:05 PM from Kacheguda Railway Station.
  • — This is a budget trip — comfort and cooperation from all travellers is appreciated.
  • — Trip host holds the right to alter route, timings, or activities based on safety and conditions.
  • — Entry tickets, jeep rides, food, and personal expenses are not included.
  • — A special one-way surcharge of ₹400–500 may apply depending on train routing.
  • — Travloger is not responsible for loss of valuables — avoid carrying gold, gadgets, or expensive items.
  • — GST of 5% is applicable on the package price.

Booking

Into the jungle. Every Thursday.

Travloger handles the train, the homestay, and the guide — you just show up at Kacheguda with a backpack and a free weekend.

info@travloger.in · +91 97050 51052 · travloger.in

Travloger India · Wayanad Escapade

Hyderabad — Mysore — Wayanad — Hyderabad · Every Thu & Fri

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