Kalpetta
Pookode Lake, Edakkal Caves & Soochipara Falls Circuit
Pookode Lake, Edakkal Caves & Soochipara Falls Circuit
Wayanad's lake, ancient caves, dam and waterfalls across three guided days.
About this experience
Highlights
- Pookode Lake - a 770m shola-rimmed lake with rowboats above the Thamarassery ghat
- Edakkal Caves - twin rock shelters on Ambukutty Mala with Neolithic engravings, circa 6,000 BCE
- Banasura Sagar Dam - India's largest earthen dam with a reservoir speedboat past its grassy islets
- Soochipara Waterfalls - a 3-tier 200m cascade with a swimmable base pool near Vythiri
- Kanthanpara Falls - a bamboo-grove cascade near Ambalavayal, an easy 5-minute walk in
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Inclusions & Exclusions
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Itinerary
Thamarassery Ghat Views, Pookode Lake and Lakkidi Sunset
The opening day stays near the Thamarassery ghat top - a shola-rimmed lake for rowboating in the morning and the escarpment's best sunset view in the evening.
Kanthanpara Falls, Edakkal Caves and Banasura Sagar Dam
Wayanad's most distinctive attractions in one day - a bamboo-grove waterfall, ancient rock art on Ambukutty Mala, and India's largest earthen dam.
Soochipara Waterfalls and the Wayanad Spice Trail
The closing day trades caves and dams for water - the three-tier Soochipara cascade and a stop at a working Wayanad spice stall before your guide signs off.
Requirements
What you’ll need and key rules before you go.
- Closed-toe shoes for Edakkal Caves and the Soochipara-Kanthanpara forest trails
- Warm layer for evenings - Wayanad drops to 16-19°C from October to February
- Motion sickness medication recommended for the Thamarassery ghat-edge drives
- Binoculars for birdwatching along the Kalpetta-Mananthavady estate roads
- Rain jacket if visiting October-November - occasional post-monsoon showers
- Edakkal Caves (ASI): no flash on engravings, daily cap 500, arrive base by 8:30 AM
- Soochipara and Kanthanpara Falls: non-swimmers stay on rock platforms, no glass items
- Pookode Lake: rowboats only, lifejackets provided, no food or plastic on the boats
Policies
Cancellation & Refunds Policy
Effective date: 28 Aug 2026
This policy applies to all Guided Experiences booked on Evynx, unless a specific experience page clearly states a different policy ("Special Policy").
Key Terms
- Booking Time
- The time your payment is successfully completed on Evynx.
- Start Time / Date
- The start time/date shown on the experience detail page and confirmation.
- Refund Method
- Refunds are returned to the original payment method unless you choose Evynx Travel Credit (when offered).
Risk-Free 24-Hour Cancellation
You may cancel free of charge within 24 hours of Booking Time, provided the experience start time is at least 48 hours away.
Standard Cancellation Refunds
- More than 7 days before start: 90% refund
- 3–7 days before start: 50% refund
- Less than 72 hours / No-show: No refund
Refund Timelines
- Evynx processes eligible refunds within 24–48 hours of approval.
- Banks/UPI may take 3–10 business days to reflect the amount.
How to Cancel
Cancel from My Bookings (recommended). If you need help, contact Evynx support from the booking page.