Fragrant Nature / similar
Kochi
1 night Deluxe Room MAP (breakfast & dinner)
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room service
- Travel desk
Adventure
Kerala Wildlife Trail: Thekkady & Wayanad
A 6-night wildlife and spice trail through Periyar's forests and Wayanad's plantations and caves.
About this journey
Overview
This 6-night adventure is built for travellers who want Kerala's forests and highlands rather than its beaches or backwaters. You start in Kochi for an overnight before heading to Thekkady, where the Periyar Tiger Reserve offers boat safaris on Periyar Lake and guided spice plantation walks through cardamom, pepper and clove estates. From there you cross the Western Ghats to Wayanad for jungle safaris in the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, a trek to the Edakkal Caves with their prehistoric rock carvings, and visits to working plantations and tribal heritage museums. Accommodation is in nature-facing resorts with a private vehicle throughout, and the pace favours early-morning wildlife activity over leisure time. It suits couples, small groups and wildlife enthusiasts wanting a genuinely active Kerala itinerary.
Trip highlights
- Arrive Kochi
- Drive to Thekkady
- Periyar Lake safari
- Drive to Wayanad
- Muthanga safari and Edakkal Caves
- Wayanad plantations and heritage museum
7 days planned
Day-by-day itinerary
Land at Kochi international airport and check into your hotel. Spend the evening walking through Fort Kochi's Chinese fishing nets and colonial streets, with an optional Kathakali dance performance before dinner.
Transparent pricing
What's included
Inclusions
- 6 nights' accommodation in nature-facing resorts
- Daily breakfast and dinner throughout
- Private vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
- Kochi to Thekkady and Thekkady to Wayanad road transfers
- Periyar Lake boat safari entry tickets
- Guided spice plantation walk in Thekkady
- Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary jeep safari in Wayanad
- Edakkal Caves entry and guide
- Wayanad tribal heritage museum visit
- 24x7 travel desk support throughout the trip
Exclusions
- Airfare and train tickets to and from the start city
- Lunches and beverages unless specified in inclusions
- Personal expenses, tips, laundry and phone bills
- Travel insurance and any medical costs
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- Rate changes due to peak-date or festival surcharges
Where you sleep
Accommodation details
- Total nights
- 6 nights
- Properties
- 3 hotels
- Average rating
- 3.7 star
- Board basis
- MAP (breakfast & dinner)
Spice Village Resort / similar
Thekkady
2 nights Cottage Room MAP (breakfast & dinner)
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room service
- Travel desk
Vythiri Village Resort / similar
Wayanad
3 nights Deluxe Cottage MAP (breakfast & dinner)
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
- Room service
- Travel desk
Hotels shown are our preferred properties. On sold-out dates we substitute a stay of the same or higher category and confirm it with you before booking.
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Payments & policies
Good to know
Payment schedule
25% at the time of booking, balance 30 days before departure. All payments by bank transfer or UPI.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. 30–15 days: 25% of the trip cost. Within 15 days: 100% of the trip cost.
Visa and documents
Passport valid for at least six months beyond travel. Our visa desk handles filing and documentation.
Availability
Departures available through the season, subject to hotel and flight availability at the time of booking.
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