2-day trip
Bengaluru to Wayanad in a Force Urbania
Kerala green, caves and spice country.
- 280 km
- each way, approximately
- 6 to 7 hours
- driving time one way
- 2
- day trip
- ₹22,400
- from, in a 12-seater
The trip
What the drive to Wayanad is actually like.
Wayanad is the gentlest introduction to Kerala from Bengaluru — thick forest, spice plantations and a climb through Muthanga. It is a two-day trip at a push and a far better three-day one.
Road and permits
Crosses into Kerala at Muthanga, so a Kerala state permit applies. The forest stretch has a night traffic ban, and speed limits inside the reserve are strictly enforced.
When to go
October to May. The monsoon is intense here and forest roads can be slippery, though the waterfalls are at their best in September.
The drive
- Bengaluru
- Mysore
- Gundlupet
- Muthanga
- Wayanad
- One way
- 280 km
- Driving time
- 6 to 7 hours
- Trip length
- 2 days
Fares
Bengaluru to Wayanad fare, by vehicle.
Every rate below is published upfront. A 2-day trip bills 600 km plus the driver allowance.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per km | Trip fare from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Force Urbania 9 Seater MaharajaLuxury Maharaja | 9 | ₹48 | ₹30,200 |
| Force Urbania 10 Seater MaharajaLuxury Maharaja | 10 | ₹46 | ₹29,000 |
| Force Urbania 12 Seater MaharajaLuxury Maharaja | 12 | ₹45 | ₹28,400 |
| Force Urbania 10 SeaterPremium | 10 | ₹34 | ₹21,800 |
| Force Urbania 12 SeaterPremium | 12 | ₹35 | ₹22,400 |
| Force Urbania 16 Seater ModifiedPremium | 16 | ₹36 | ₹23,000 |
How this is worked out. 600 km billed at the vehicle’s per-kilometre rate, plus a driver allowance of ₹700 per day for 2 days. Outstation trips bill a minimum of 300 km per day, which is why a short two-day trip still bills 600 km.
GST, tolls, parking, state permit and driver bata extra as applicable.
What you see
Places this trip usually covers.
- 01
Edakkal Caves
Prehistoric carvings. A steep 1 km climb on foot from the parking.
- 02
Banasura Sagar Dam
Largest earthen dam in India, with boating.
- 03
Soochipara Falls
Three-tier waterfall, short trek in.
- 04
Pookode Lake
Easy, flat and good for older travellers.
- 05
Spice plantations
Cardamom, pepper and coffee, usually with a guided walk.
Itinerary
How the days usually run.
A starting point, not a fixed schedule. Tell us what you want to see and the driver works around it.
- 1
Day 1 — Bengaluru to Wayanad
Through Mysore and the Muthanga forest checkpost. Afternoon at Pookode Lake or the dam.
- 2
Day 2 — Caves and falls
Edakkal in the morning before it gets hot, Soochipara after lunch, then the drive back.
Get a fare
Get your exact Wayanad fare.
Tell us your dates and group size and we will send a fixed, all-in fare for the 2-day trip. No obligation.
Bengaluru to Wayanad: common questions
A 2-day trip starts at ₹22,400 in a Premium 12-seater at ₹35 per kilometre. The lowest fare in the fleet is ₹21,800 in the 10-seater, and the 16-seater works out at ₹23,000. Each of those includes the driver allowance of ₹700 per day. Tolls, parking, state permits and GST are extra.
About 6 to 7 hours one way, covering roughly 280 km. The route runs through Mysore, Gundlupet and Muthanga. Traffic getting out of Bengaluru is the biggest variable, which is why most groups leave early.
We quote Wayanad as a 2-day trip with 1 night away, which is the comfortable minimum. You can stretch it longer — each extra day adds 300 km of billing plus one more driver allowance.
Outstation trips bill a minimum of 300 km per day. A 2-day trip therefore carries a floor of 600 km even though the actual driving is closer to 570 km. That floor covers the vehicle being committed to you for the full 2 days.
Yes. The route enters Kerala, so an interstate permit applies. The cost depends on the state and how long you are there, and we tell you the figure before you book rather than adding it at the end.
October to May. The monsoon is intense here and forest roads can be slippery, though the waterfalls are at their best in September.
Yes. Every booking comes with an experienced, verified driver. There is no self-drive option.
Per kilometre, with a minimum of 300 km per day, plus a driver allowance of ₹700 per day. Tolls, parking, state permits and GST are extra.