The Wonders of Wayanad: A Backpacking Trip

Nestled among the mountain of the Western Ghats,
Wayanad
is one of the loveliest hill stations of our country. There are many good things about Wayanad like full of greenery, misty mountains, wildlife sanctuaries, Lakes, Dams, Waterfalls, Tea estates, Coffee estates, panoramic views and top of it all - pleasant climate throughout the year.
We will cover plenty of these magnificent places in Wayanad during our 2 Day weekend trip to Wayanad.
Come, join Muddie Trails in this truly refreshing backpacking trip :)
Basics:
Total slots for the trip: Usually 12 or more
Stay: At our fantastic hilltop Campsite (2 and 3 sharing tents)
Food: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch (Veg), 1 Dinner (Veg & Non-Veg) included.
Trek difficulty: Easy to Moderate (Beginners may attempt)
Travel:
Tempo or mini-bus depending on final numbers (Non-AC)
Starting time: Friday night 9 PM
Ending time: Monday morning 5 AM
Pick up spots: Tin Factory, Indiranagar 100 Feet Rd, Koramangala Sony World, Electronic City BMW showroom, Mysore Road
Highlights:
The amazing Kurumbalakkotta Mala Trek
Banasura Dam
Kanthampara Waterfalls Dip
The thrills of 900-Kandi deep forest
Great Sunrise and Sunset both
Campfire
Wayanad special food
Here's the schedule:
Day 0 (Friday):
Start from BLR, the overnight journey to Wayanad!
Day 1 (Saturday):
Reach Campsite, freshen up, fuel up with authentic Kerala Breakfast like Puttu and Chana Masala
Set on a trek to Kurumbalakkotta Mala which is located adjacent to the valley traversed by Kabini river. This mountain offers a spectacular view of Wayanad and panoramic view of surrounding mountains and deep valleys
Have Kerala special veg food for Lunch
Relax for a while, drive to Banasura Sagar Dam
Explore the beautiful setting of Banasura in the middle of Western Ghats and get set for a serene sunset
Head back to Camp, refresh with Tea/Coffee and hot Snacks
Bonfire with music between 9 to 10 PM. After this, we have to respect nature in Wayanad and enjoy our social gathering by sharing stories and playing games
Hot Dinner with Veg/Chicken Curry and Ghee Rice in the chill weather. We even have an option for Barbecue at extra cost at our Camp.
Rest for the night in tents
Day 2 (Sunday):
Start the day at with amazing sunrise at our Camp
Drive to Kanthampara Waterfalls and take a dip in fresh mountain water
Lunch at a local restaurant
Head towards 900-Kandi which is in deep forest, explore the jungle, pose for pictures among Tea/Coffee estates, go on a mini-trek
Start back towards Bangalore, dinner at a Dhaba
Day 3 (Monday):
Reach home early in the morning
What's next after booking tickets:
A Whatsapp group will be created for all the registered folks a night before the event
Information like exact pick up locations, things to pack, Organizer details etc will be shared in the group
Important notes:
The facilities in this trek are basic without any luxury. Not for comfort seekers.