Indicative entry fees and opening hours for the ticketed and timed places in Wayanad. These change — always confirm with the official operator before you go.
PlaceEntry feeTimingsBest time
Edakkal Caves₹50 per person (Indian); camera and parking extra. A jeep shuttle from the parking area to the ticket counter is ~₹70 per person. Indicative — confirm at the counter.8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (start the climb well before closing); closed on Mondays and public holidays, and during heavy monsoon rain.October–March for dry, cooler climbing; avoid heavy-rain days when the rock steps are slippery.
Chembra Peak trekForest-Department trekking package ~₹750 (Indian group of up to 10) or ~₹1,500 (foreign group of up to 5), plus ₹20 (Indian) / ₹30 (foreign) entrance and ~₹40 camera; students ₹15. Indicative — confirm at the Meppadi forest office.7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; trekkers must reach the base by 2:00 PM to start. Full-day programme, not an evening visit.August–May (post-monsoon greenery into spring); the trail closes in the June–July peak monsoon for slips and leeches.
Banasura Sagar Dam₹10 entry, ₹10 parking and ₹20 still-camera (indicative). Boating is separate: speed boat ~₹1,000 (up to 5), coracle ~₹450 (couple), plus DTPC pontoon rides; the zipline is ~₹300. Confirm current rates on site.Opens 8:30 AM; the ticket counter usually closes 12:30–2:00 PM and reopens in the afternoon.November–February for a full reservoir, cool weather and the best boating; water can be low late in the dry season.
Muthanga Wildlife SanctuaryEntry ~₹110 per adult, ₹40 per child and ₹300 per foreigner, plus a jeep safari fixed at ~₹600 for up to seven people; camera, guide (~₹100) and parking (~₹75) extra. Indicative — confirm at the forest office.Safari slots roughly 7:00–10:00 AM and 2:00–5:00 PM; a limited number of jeeps run each slot, so reach the gate early. Morning gives the best sightings.October–May; early morning in the dry months offers the best chance of wildlife.
Soochipara WaterfallsAround ₹80–150 per person depending on season, plus a camera fee and ₹20 parking. A zipline across the gorge is charged separately. Fees vary — confirm at the DTPC counter.8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry by ~5:00 PM); open through the week.October–May, just after the monsoon when the flow is strong but the rocks are safe; avoid peak-monsoon flash-flow days.
Kanthanpara Waterfalls~₹40 per adult, ₹30 per child and ₹20 per senior (indicative); videography and wedding shoots carry a much higher fee.9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.Just after the monsoon (September–December) for strong but safe flow.
Pookode LakeAround ₹40 per adult and ₹30 per child (indicative). Boating is separate — roughly ₹300 (2-seat pedal), ₹450 (4-seat) and ₹700 (7-seat row boat). Confirm current rates with DTPC Wayanad.9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; boating usually stops around 5:00 PM, so arrive by mid-afternoon for a boat.October–March for clear, pleasant weather; the lake and surrounding forest are lush after the monsoon.
Kuruva Island~₹220 per person (Indian) and ~₹440 (foreigner), with camera and parking extra (indicative). Confirm with the forest / DTPC counter.9:00 AM to 3:30 PM most days. Reached by bamboo raft across the Kabini; closed through the monsoon (roughly June to September) when the river runs high.October–March, once the river is safe to cross.
Karapuzha DamDam entry ~₹30 per adult and ₹10 per child; the adventure park is a separate ~₹50 and the zipline ~₹390 (indicative). Camera fees extra.Open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, but last entry is around 4:30 PM.October–May for pleasant weather and a fuller reservoir.
En Ooru Tribal Heritage Village~₹50 per adult and ₹20 per child, plus a ~₹40 jeep shuttle to the hilltop and a ~₹150 camera fee (indicative). Tickets on site or via the official En Ooru website (enooru.co.in).Monday–Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.October–March.
Wayanad Heritage Museum~₹50 per adult, ₹25 per child and ₹50 for a still camera (indicative).9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, generally open all week.Any time — it is indoors.
PakshipathalamForest entry ~₹50 (Indian) / ₹200 (foreign). Guided packages with a jeep, guide and permit typically run ~₹1,200–2,500 per group. Indicative — confirm with the forest office / DTPC.6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed February–May, when the forest is shut for the fire season.November–January (cool, clear, forest open); closed February–May for fire risk and best avoided in the monsoon.
