The calendar looks promising in 2019 with a big list of long weekends lined up for working professionals across India. There couldn't be a better time to sign up for some short tour packages and explore India's culturally rich places. Being a country of varied languages, landscapes and cultures, when it comes to weekend tour packages, India has loads to offer on a golden platter. One search for short tour packages in India will give you plenty of scintillating results that’ll make you want to pack your bags and go. If you want to explore some different weekend tour packages, you can check Kerala Tour Package’s short weekend tour packages. We assure you that our packages are one of the best short holiday packages in India and will definitely light up your holidays. We have weekend tour packages from Chennai, Bangalore, and many other places.
One destination that needs to be on top of the list for a short weekend trip in Kerala. From weekend tour packages with your family to small tour packages with your special someone, Kerala has something on offer for everyone. There are plenty of tourist places in Kerala for a one or two-day trip. In fact, Wayanad has become the go-to destination for young couples, millennials, and families of late. For those living in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, tourist places near Wayanad offer a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of city life.
In this short tour of Kerala, you begin from Calicut, a scenic town in Kerala located between the Arabian Sea on the west and the Wayanad hills on the east. From there you check out Wayanad tourist places, one of the most popular hill stations in India. Your journey ends in Calicut again. Create your own Kerala tour package without a tour guide.
You are greeted on arrival at the Calicut Airport/Railway station by The Travel Planners representative and transferred to the hotel. Check-in at your Hotel. Have lunch at your leisure. Post lunch leaves for Pookot lake. Pookot lake is a natural freshwater lake surrounded by evergreen rainforests. Boating facilities are also available here. Visit View Point and chain tree. Return in the evening, have dinner, and retire for the night. Overnight at Abad Brookside - Garden side cottage.
Also known as Kozhikode, Calicut was the erstwhile capital of the Malabar region and a major center for the spice trade. Its claim to fame is from the landing of Vasco Da Gama 15kms to the north in Kappad in 1498. It’s also the perfect place to enter Wayanad. Located in the northeast region of Kerala, Wayanad is a predominantly hilly terrain surrounded by Karnataka on the north and Tamil Nadu to the southeast. It completely lies in the green Western Ghats.
One of the best Wayanad tourist places is Pookode Lake. It’s a natural freshwater lake surrounded by a lot of greenery and has options for boating and cycling.
Have an early breakfast and leave for Kuruwa Dweep. Kuruwa Island is 955 acres of green forest along the banks of the tributaries of the east-flowing Kabini river. This island is uninhabited and a paradise with myriad birds. Proceed to Muthanga wildlife sanctuary. You can find here spotted deer, elephants, bison, leopards, tigers… etc. It is 25 kms. drive inside the sanctuary explore wildlife and return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight atAbad Brookside - Garden side cottage.
Wayanad is a delight for those who love greenery. Be it the rolling hills or the tropical forests, Wayanad is surely going to be a treat for the eyes. Some of the tourist places near Wayanad are Vythiri, Kalpetta, Sultan Bathery, and Meppadi.
Of the many Wayanad places to explore, you can check out the Kuruva Islands. Located on the Kabini river, it’s a melting pot for rich flora and fauna. You will find different kinds of birds such as hornbills and parrots, insects such as butterflies, and plants such as orchids.
Another beautiful place to observe if you’re a wildlife enthusiast is the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and abounds in wildlife such as elephants which you’ll see roaming around freely, tigers sometimes, deer and monkeys.
The morning after breakfast departure transfer to Calicut Airport/Railway station for your onward journey.
The final leg involves traveling back from Wayanad to Calicut. With that, your short tour can come to an end. Rejuvenated, you can go back to your city life.