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Wayanad (ex Bangalore)
Different Strokes
TOUR OVERVIEW
The common mistake that tourists make is to think of Wayanad as a single destination – a town. It is a district in the North-Eastern part of Kerala, with three principal towns – Kalpetta, Sultan Bathery and Manathavadi. Surrounded by dense forest, coffee/tea plantations and mountains, it is a nature lover’s paradise. ‘Maya Kshetra’ -> ‘Mayanad’ -> ‘Wayanad’. Interesting, isn’t it? Wayanad also holds great interest anthropologically with its rich tribal culture as well as pre-historic natural caves. Come, explore this amazing potpourri with F5.
Dates: 16th to 18th February 2024
Price : INR 16500 + 5% GST
GALLERY
Day 1 - 16 Feb 2024
Leave Bangalore by 7 AM. Reach the stay by lunch time. Check into our stay amidst a 30-acre plantation at the foothills of the Dhanagiri hills. Enjoy a visit to the tea museum and beautiful waterfall. Overnight at Wayanad.
Day 2 - 17 Feb 2024
Wake up to beautiful surroundings. Go for a guided hike in the woods exploring flora & fauna, temples, paddy fields and later lunch with the locals. Visit some more beautiful points today if time permits. Overnight at Wayanad.
Day 3 - 18 Feb 2024
The early risers can go for a hike around the plantation. After breakfast, check out and proceed to Bangalore. Enroute, visit the Edakkal caves, indicating the presence of a prehistoric civilization or settlement in this region. Reach Bangalore by late evening. Trip ends.
Inclusions
- A/c Tempo Traveller or similar throughout the trip.
- Accommodation for 2 nights on double/twin sharing.
- All meals starting from breakfast on Day 1 till lunch on Day 3.
- Morning and evening tea/coffee on Day 1, 2 and 3.
- Guided half day hike on Day 2.
- All entry fee
- Parking and Tolls
- Guidance of an F5er
Exclusions
- Tips, alcohol, packaged beverages, medicine and other expenses of personal nature.
- Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Camera fees at monuments, parks
- 5% GST
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities, personal flight delays and aspects beyond our control. We will definitely facilitate an alternative and handle the contingency, the cost being yours.
Terms & Conditions
- Upto 30 days prior to the date of commencement of trip – 25% deducted and 75% refunded as cash.
- Upto 11 days prior to the date of commencement of trip – 50% deducted and rest refunded as cash.
- Within 10 days of the commencement of trip/Last day intimation/no show – No refund.
- COVID cancellation: If the trip gets canceled because of lockdown or travel regulations at the destination, we will refund you in money+credit notes. The entire worth will be refunded in a combination of these. However, if you cancel on your own because of safety concerns and/or being Covid positive, normal cancellation policy applies.
F5 CARES FOR YOUR SAFETY!
- We will be filling only up to 10 seats in a 12 seater vehicle.
- Your tour lead will be fully vaccinated, masked up and will be carrying sanitizer.
- Expect a crowd in most places.
COVID ADVISORY
- It is mandatory for adults to be fully vaccinated to be a part of F5 trips.
- Please do keep in mind that even restaurants where we stop on the highway for breakfast/tea might be crowded. Always exercise caution.
- Please do not travel if you have symptoms prior to the trip – for your own and other people’s safety.
- ALWAYS mask up, carry your sanitizer and take all precautions while on the trip. Stay safe and have fun!
Disclaimer
- F5 Escapes is in no way responsible for any untoward incident happening due to the ignorance/negligence of the guests, natural/man-made calamities, accidents or any other events that are out of human control during the trip.
- All our trips are well-researched, including identifying access to medical facilities. In case of a medical emergency, F5 will assist the traveler in getting medical attention.
- F5 reserves the right to cancel the trip under certain conditions – in such a case, the amount will be refunded in full.
Arrival & Departure timings
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This trip is to Ex-Bangalore. Joining us from a different city?
Reach Bangalore by the evening of 15th Feb and book your return journey after 10.30PM on 18th Feb.
Note on weather
- Weather in Wayanad will be pleasant throughout. The exact nature of weather will be known closer to the time and you will be advised accordingly.
*Please note that now a days, climate/ weather is dependent on many factors and unpredictable hence above information might be subject to change during your actual travel days
About your stay
- Your stay in beautiful cottages amidst a 30 acre coffee plantation, one of the oldest plantations in Wayanad with surrounding hills.
Fooood!
- Simple local affair – veg and non-veg.
Note > Prepare > Accept > Embrace
- Wayanad is a district and not a town. We will not be able to cover everything the district has to offer; nor do we intend to. This trip is to appreciate the unique offerings of this beautiful district and hence we have curated options that bring in a mix – tribal, anthropological, water bodies, forest, plantation.
- Leeches are a part of the ecosystem in the Western Ghats and it is very common to have some stuck to your feet/legs. They are not harmful and do not need medical intervention, if one or two get stuck to you. Carry a small soap bar or salt sachet to get them off your body, and keep calm.
- Day 2 hike is a moderate hike which involves walking through paddy lands, forest and would require walking for a couple of hours. Please be prepared accordingly.
Note about Smoking and Alcohol
Everyone joining is an adult and we realize that we cannot dictate the behavior on how you should enjoy the trip. All we ask is to drink responsibly. Hangover delays are going to cost a lot, and will not be tolerated at all. So please do not test your limits and enjoy in moderation. Also, do respect your roommate’s comfort levels with the alcohol smell and avoid drinking in the room if she is not comfortable.
If you smoke, please do so outside the room, even if the rooms have ashtray.
‘F5 Escapes’ is a Bangalore-based, experiential travel company, with a focus on redefining the way women travel in India. The premise of F5 is an ambitious dream – to put India on the global travel map as a preferred destination for women from across the globe.
F5 Escapes offers fixed departure all-women group tours, customized itineraries for families, groups and solo travellers. We also do in-city engagements which include #JustGo travel meetups, workshops to educate women on travel safety, sustainable menstruation, motorbiking etc.