Wayanad from Kozhikode
Wayanad trip from Kozhikode
The Wayanad trip from Kozhikode covers about 170 km of driving over 2–3 days. For 3 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹21,100–25,800 and a 49-seater coach ₹45,500–61,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 2–3 days
- Driving
- 170 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 1
- from Kozhikode
- Fare from
- ₹21,100–25,800
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 3 days
Up the Thamarassery ghat from Kozhikode to Wayanad's plateau: the Edakkal Caves, Banasura Sagar dam, a waterfall and a night on a plantation.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Wayanad from Kozhikode
₹21,100–25,800
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 170 km loop one way · 3 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Kozhikode
- Wayanad
Day-by-day plan (2–3 days)
Day 1: Kozhikode to Wayanad85 km
Up the hairpin bends of the ghat; Pookode lake in the afternoon.
Day 2: Edakkal and Banasura Sagar
The Edakkal Caves in the morning, Banasura Sagar dam in the afternoon.
Day 3: Wayanad to Kozhikode85 km
A morning waterfall or tea walk, then back down to Kozhikode for the beach and dinner.
What the circuit costs
About 170 km over 3 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹18,000–22,700 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹21,100–25,800 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹24,300–30,600 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹33,700–45,500 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹45,500–61,300 | Get quotes |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Cost per person
The 3-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹1,500–1,890 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹1,240–1,520 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹930–1,180 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹960–1,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹930–1,250 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Ghat traffic is heavy on weekends: start early.
Operators for Wayanad from Kozhikode
Approved operators who take groups to Wayanad from Kozhikode. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
127 km by road from Kozhikode
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Kozhikode
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Kozhikode
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Kozhikode
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Wayanad from Kozhikode?
2–3 days. Over 3 days: day 1: Kozhikode to Wayanad; day 2: Edakkal and Banasura Sagar; day 3: Wayanad to Kozhikode.
How far is the Wayanad from Kozhikode circuit?
About 170 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 1 (Kozhikode to Wayanad), 85 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Wayanad from Kozhikode trip cost for a group?
For 3 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹33,700–45,500; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.