Curated day-trip routes from eLtha Resort — ancient caves, jungle safaris, waterfalls, dams and misty viewpoints, all an easy drive from our doorstep.
eLtha is your ideal base in Sultan Bathery — the closest major town to Karnataka and perfectly positioned for day trips across Wayanad. Below are four suggested routes covering every major destination in the district, organised by direction so you can drive without backtracking.
All distances below are from the resort. Click Navigate on any spot to open Google Maps directions on your phone. Entry fees, jeep safaris and guide charges vary by location — please confirm timings locally on the day of travel.
Pick a route based on what you love — caves & history, waterfalls & peaks, dams & islands, or temples & northern forests.
Six postcard-perfect viewpoints across the district — many are stops along the routes above, but all worth a detour for sunset or early-morning mist.