We at Plan The Unplanned constantly strive to bring you destinations and experiences that hold true to the phrase ‘explore the unexplored’. As part of this endeavor, we ensure that you experience places as a traveler and our itinerary for a night trek in Wayanad stays true to that statement.
Let’s say goodbye to the mainstream ‘tourist attractions’ because let’s be honest, you don’t really need our help to visit them. We’re taking you on an adventure like never before to stunning places that are yet to make their mark even on Google. These hidden gems are guaranteed to give you an experience of a lifetime with an exciting combination of breathtaking views and adrenaline-pumping adventure that’ll leave you begging for more!
Waterfalls, river hikes, forest walks, off-road jeep rides, night treks, camping and more! Join Plan The Unplanned and explore Wayanad in its most authentic and raw self.
Wayanad Travel Options:
Coming from Bangalore: You can meet our team from Plan The Unplanned at 9 PM on Day 0 from your chosen pick-up points starting from Bangalore. Currently, you need to obtain a permit to enter Kerala for short visits up to 8 days. Our team will take these permits on your behalf once your booking is confirmed and the required details have been furnished by you.
Coming from Cochin or directly to Wayanad: You will have to reach Wayanad by 7 AM on Day 1 (Saturday) where our team will meet you and proceed with the below itinerary. Overnight buses/private taxis are now available which can be booked by yourselves beforehand to reach Wayanad from Cochin. Our team can assist you with the same.
You can depart back to Kochi from Wayanad after breakfast on Day 2 as you cannot visit Iruppu falls (involves border crossing and entering back into Kerala). Our team can suggest you other sightseeing options around Wayanad you can visit yourselves on Day 2 if you wish to do so. Kindly choose the ‘without travel’ option while booking for availing this option.
Day 0
Day 1
Day 2
Following are the pick-up points:
We start off our overnight bus journey from Bangalore at 9 PM. Although we begin our adventure as a group of strangers, our trek leads have some exciting ice-breaking sessions planned that are guaranteed to turn any boring bus journey to an experience not to be missed! However, do make sure to get some sleep in between all the fun as a long and adventurous day awaits us the next day.
Wake up to the smell of lush greenery all around as you cross over to God’s own Country, Kerala. Our first stop for the day is at a town called Sulthan Bathery, the first major town this side of the border where we’ll have a quick freshen up and grab a hearty Kerala style breakfast before we set off on our expedition for the day.
A short bus journey will follow next taking you to Meppadi from where you begin your off-roading jeep ride experience towards the Arnamala forest. The off-roading gets exciting and adventurous, so hold on tight as you witness some of the most beautiful coffee and cardamom plantations on one side as you race through the forest trail on the other! The view only gets better from here as the air gets cool and crisp as you hike towards the Arnamala waterfalls and the Arnamala hills where you can sit, climb up on boulders and soak in the greenery that is all around you.
We now descend and head back to the quaint town of Meppadi from where we head to our final destination for the day. A short off-road trail up Ambukuthi Hill leads us to a cozy little hideaway homestay nestled amongst thick forest cover and misty hills. This is also our basecamp from where we begin our night trek. Before you get too comfortable, a short hike leads you to the sunset viewpoint nearby, that you simply do not want to miss! You are greeted with panoramic views of Wayanad combined with the vibrant hues of the dusky evening. However, this is simply a teaser for what awaits you the next day.
Head back to the homestay, freshen up, have a sumptuous dinner, and get your tents packed as we get ready for the main event! The exhilarating night hike up Ambukuthi hills is definitely the highlight of the entire trip. The trek through short in distance, it is no less thrilling as you make your way up narrow forest trails and rocky boulders with just your torch lights for help. If you have some scary ghost stories up your sleeve, this is the perfect time to share them! 😉
Once at the top, take in the stunning night views of Wayanad. Unload your tents and set up camp and gather around as we light up our campfire and spend the night under the starry skies.
Wake up early on day 2 to catch one of the best sunrises of your life! Spot the majestic hills of Kodaikanal & Ooty in the distance and watch as the magical land of Wayanad down below unfold before your eyes with every passing ray of sunlight.
Find a perfect spot for yourself and take in these magical views before we take the final thrilling climb up the front face of Ambukuthi Peak for a stunning 360-degree view of Wayand that is simply to die for.
Now it’s finally time to head back to our base camp. Freshen yourselves up after a long night’s adventure and enjoy a well-deserved breakfast.
Falling from a height of 170 feet, Iruppu Falls is a sight worth remembering. A popular place to visit in Coorg, this waterfall catches everyone’s attention not only with its mesmerizing beauty but with its thundering sound as well.
In the midst of refreshing greenery of the Western Ghats with the sounds of birds and animals around in an otherwise peaceful environment, Iruppu Waterfalls create nothing less than a heaven for nature seekers.
Return home, immersed in the magic conjured up by nature and satisfied that you have witnessed the best of what Wayanad has to offer in its most authentic and raw self. It is without a doubt that these sights, smells, and experiences will be lodged in your memory for a long time to come.
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Travelled for the first time with them this weekend for my first trek to Wayanad. It was easy to moderate level. Loved the experience. I was traveling solo with a group of strangers but it was wonderful.
We used a tempo Traveller and jeep to cover the travel, visited two homestays, two waterfalls and did a night trek and camping. Good planning, very friendly and helpful trek leads!
Definitely recommend it and planning my next trip with them!
I went for the wayanad trek with PTU. It was my first trek and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. It was amazing. The trek leads Lahar and Abhilash were really supportive and encouraging. The whole team was super fun. Overall it was a really nice experience and I would 10/10 recommend everyone to go for a trip with PTU
Wayanad, the waterfalls, the sunrise, the sunset , the food ….there are just way too many things to love about the place. To top it all off , Plan The Unplanned was the right choice for this one of a kind night trekking experience. The trip started off from Bangalore at around 11pm. We had a great ice breaking session in the TT so that we got comfortable with each other. We reached wayanad early in the morning , freshened up and started off our adventure for the day. We visited three waterfalls, two of which had pure drinking water which we could actually drink. The third waterfall was one of the biggest highlights for me. Aranamala waterfalls- it was beautiful and the best part was that we could play n swim in the ice cold water. The adrenaline rush that you get when you stand under the strong force of the gushing waterfall is completely fabulous. A short Jeep ride from there and we arrived at the sunset point which was beautiful with all of the wonderful colours playing around in the sky. At the homestay ,we had campfires at night where we got together ,sang songs, danced all around and had loads of fun. After dinner , we began our night trek. Within about 45 minutes we reached the base camp where we spent some time relaxing and star gazing. The night sky was lit up with stars unlike the ones we are used to in cities like Bangalore. We had another one of those fun campfires and we signed off for the night and got cozy in our sleeping bags. We woke up to a mesmerizing sunrise. Staring at the sun slowly light up the entire sky was amazing. We started our summit trek and clicked loads of pictures along the way. The view from the top was breathtaking. We came back to the homestay, freshened up and had some tasty breakfast. We visited the Karapuzha backwaters and also banasura dam.
The entire experience with PTU was filled with excitement, happiness and loads and loads for fun. The trek leader Naveen and Ajay were very friendly and cheerful. One of the best trips. I highly recommend Plan The Unplanned.
Had been to Wayanad night trek & camping with PTU on the last week of December. Hadn’t heard of them until my friend shared a link and asked to tag along. But came back with a very pleasant experience. Special shout out to Ajay and Pooja who were the trek leaders without whom it wouldn’t have been so much fun! I will definitely trek with PTU in future!
I went to Wayanad Trip with Plan the Unplanned. I must say, it was a wonderful experience. I travel a lot but, I never thought that Travelling with a group of unknown people, would be so much fun.
But, my special thanks to Plan The Unplanned Team, especially the Outdoor leaders who made sure, that each and every person in the group was comfortable.
