Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary & Banasura Sagar Day Trip
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and one of the best places in Kerala for elephant, gaur and deer, seen from a forest department jeep. In the afternoon, Banasura Sagar is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia, with a lake full of small islands and a speedboat service to the far shore.
Photographs of the places on this itinerary — The Trip India media library
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- Duration
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- Destination
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- Planned days
- 1–8
- Travellers
- ₹3,400
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi, Malayalam
- Pickup included
- Book 1 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 1-day route through Wayanad.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary jeep safari
Elephant, gaur and spotted deer
Banasura Sagar — India’s largest earth dam
Island-dotted reservoir
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Morning jeep safari in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary with a forest guide. Afternoon at Banasura Sagar dam and the island boat, then back by evening.
Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary jeep safariElephant and gaurBanasura Sagar damIsland boat ride
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Private car with driver for the day
- Sanctuary jeep safari and forest guide
- Sanctuary permits
- Banasura Sagar entry and boat
- Hotel pickup and drop
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 1–8 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 08:00
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Earth-toned clothing
- Binoculars
- Sun protection
- A hat — the jeep is open
Important notes
Sanctuary safaris run on forest department schedules and may be suspended in the monsoon.,Sightings depend on the season and are never guaranteed.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Local operators
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Guided in your language
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
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Planning Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary & Banasura Sagar Day Trip?
1 day covering Wayanad. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
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- Instant confirmation
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Planning Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary & Banasura Sagar Day Trip?
1 day covering Wayanad. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
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