Wayanad resorts with campfires, treks and activities
Campfire nights, barbecues, plantation walks, treks and safaris. Tell us what you want to do and we find Wayanad resorts that offer it, free for your dates.
Which Wayanad resorts have activities?
Many Wayanad resorts offer a campfire, barbecue and plantation walks, and some have zip lines, rope courses or indoor games. The best treks, falls and safaris are outside the resort, so location matters as much as the list of activities. Tell us what you want to do and we suggest resorts that offer it.
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Stays that fit
Private Pool Villa
Private villas where your group can have its own campfire and barbecue.
- Private
- Luxury
Activities at the resort
- Campfire. The most asked-for evening activity. Most resorts light it on a lawn after dinner, weather permitting.
- Barbecue. Chicken, fish or paneer grilled on the lawn, usually ordered a day ahead.
- Plantation walk. A morning walk through tea, coffee and pepper with the estate staff.
- Birdwatching. Hornbills, barbets and the Malabar whistling thrush are common at forest-edge resorts.
- Indoor games. Carrom, table tennis and board games for rainy afternoons.
Activities around Wayanad
- Chembra Peak trek to the heart-shaped lake, when the forest department has it open.
- Banasura Sagar Dam speedboats and a hill walk.
- Kuruva Island bamboo rafts on the Kabini river, in season.
- Muthanga and Tholpetty jeep safaris for elephants, deer and, with luck, a tiger.
- Edakkal Caves and their carvings, near Sulthan Bathery.
How we find resorts with activities
Tell us what you want to do, your dates, group and budget. We send resorts that offer those activities, or are close to them, with photos and rates on WhatsApp, and book the one you choose.
Places to visit
| Place | Distance | Drive | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chembra Peak | 20 km | 45 min | Fit walkers, sunrise views |
| Banasura Sagar Dam | 25 km | 50 min | Speedboats, island views, families |
| Kuruva Island | 55 km | 1 hr 45 min | Bamboo rafts, birdwatching |
| Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary | 55 km | 1 hr 30 min | Jeep safari, elephants |
Approximate road distances from Vythiri. Ghat roads are slow after rain, so add time in the monsoon.
Questions
Do Wayanad resorts allow campfires?
Many do, on a lawn after dark and weather permitting, sometimes for a fee. Rules on timing and music differ. We confirm the campfire rules for the resort you choose.
Can we get a barbecue at the resort?
Several resorts offer a barbecue on request, usually ordered a day ahead. Private villas often let your group have one on your own lawn.
Which resorts are good for adventure?
Resorts near Meppadi suit the Chembra Peak trek and the waterfalls, and resorts near Sulthan Bathery or Mananthavady suit wildlife safaris. Some resorts have zip lines or rope courses on site; ask us for those.
Can you arrange a jeep safari?
Muthanga and Tholpetty jeep safaris are booked at the sanctuary counter on the day and fill fast. We tell you how early to arrive and suggest a resort close to the gate.
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