Banasura Hill Trek & Camping - Wayanad

Tired of the traffic, screens, and repeating playlists? It’s time to hit pause and head into the hills. This weekend, we’re going off the map and into the lush wilderness of Wayanad, where every turn on the trail promises misty valleys, secret waterfalls, and views that make you forget your inbox.
Our adventure begins with a trek to the majestic Banasura Hills, one of the most underrated gems of Kerala’s Western Ghats. Think rolling green hills, wind in your hair, and clouds at eye level. But the real magic? We hike down into a surprise – the stunning Meenmutty Waterfalls waiting in the forest below.
By nightfall, we head to something special — our exclusive campsite perched on top of Ambukuthi Hill. Picture this: campfire crackling, stars overhead, the distant rustle of forest leaves, and stories shared with a tribe of strangers who quickly become friends.
Day two? It's slow, scenic, and packed with optional adventures — from ziplining and boating near the Karapuzha Dam, to simply sitting by the water and letting Wayanad do what it does best — calm you down from the inside out.
This isn’t just another weekend getaway. It’s your reset button — wild, offbeat, and full of moments you’ll carry long after Monday shows up again.
Trek highlights:
Banasura Hill Trek – A lesser-known summit with 360° views of misty ranges and lakes
Meenmutty Waterfalls – A hidden 3-tiered waterfall we reach mid-descent
Campsite at Ambukuthi Hill Top – Exclusive camping with dreamy views and night sky
Karapuzha Dam Activities – Optional ziplining, boating & more (self-sponsored)
Community Camping – Bond with like-minded travellers over stories and stargazing
Homely Meals & Packed Lunch – Fuel for your trail, prepared fresh by locals
Brief Itinerary
Day 0

• Pick up from Bangalore by 8:30 PM (approx)

Day 1

• Reach Wayanad around 7:30 am ( approx )
• Freshen Up & have Breakfast
• Trek to Banasura Hills
• Packed Lunch
• Start descent
• Reach Meenmutty Waterfalls during the trek
• Reach back base and drive to the campsite
• Dinner
• Retire for the night

Day 2

• Freshen up and Breakfast
• Visit Karaphuzha dam
• Spend time in different activities like zipline, boating, and more ( All activities are self-sponsored )
• Have lunch ( self-sponsored )
• Start your return journey and be back in Bangalore by 10:30 PM approx

INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation in tents on multiple sharing basis
  2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
  To and fro transport from Bangalore ( Non A/c )
  Trek Permits
  Inter-state Taxes, road permits, and Tolls
  Forest Permits & Entry Fees
  Local Guide & Outdoor Leader from Plan The Unplanned
  Experience that you gain

Exclusions

• Any other meals not included above
  Any kind of personal expenses
  Any kind of adventure activities at Karaphuzha dam
  Any kind of insurance (health, medical, life, accidental,etc )
  Anything not included above

For a detailed itinerary, visit here: https://www.plantheunplanned.com/tours/banasura-hill-trek-wayanad
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