July 2026
Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
Location: Wayanad, Kerala
Package Cost: ₹24,999 per person
Season: Ideal during monsoon and post-monsoon (June to September)
Nestled within the lush Western Ghats, Wayanad is a biodiversity hotspot teeming with life. Beyond its rolling hills and evergreen forests lies a fascinating miniature world waiting to be discovered. The monsoon transforms these forests into a thriving ecosystem where tiny amphibians, colorful reptiles, insects, and arachnids emerge in abundance.
As the rains breathe life into the forest, every trail becomes an opportunity to witness nature's smallest wonders. From jewel-like frogs perched on wet leaves to brilliantly patterned geckos and elusive snakes moving through the undergrowth, Wayanad offers an unforgettable experience for macro photographers, naturalists, and wildlife enthusiasts.
• Endemic Bush Frogs and Night Frogs active during the monsoon
• Colorful Geckos and forest-dwelling lizards unique to the Western Ghats
• Pit Vipers, Cat Snakes, Kukri Snakes, and other fascinating reptiles
• Insects and Arachnids including mantises, spiders, beetles, stick insects, and moths
• Nocturnal Rainforest Walks to witness the forest come alive after dark
• Expert guidance on ethical wildlife observation and macro photography techniques
• Opportunities to learn about rainforest ecology and species behavior
Day 1
Arrival by noon. Check-in at the rainforest stay followed by an expedition briefing and evening guided macro trail.
Day 2
Morning and evening guided macro walks with naturalists and herpetology experts. Learn fieldcraft, subject behavior, lighting techniques, and ethical macro photography practices.
Day 3
Morning macro trail followed by breakfast and check-out.
• 2 Nights / 3 Days stay in a rainforest lodge or nature camp
• All meals (Day 1 lunch to Day 3 breakfast)
• 3–4 guided macro trail walks, including nocturnal sessions
• Naturalist and herpetologist guidance
• Macro photography mentoring and field assistance
• Forest permissions and entry charges
• Bottled drinking water and basic first-aid support
• Assistance with macro lighting setups and diffusers
• Macro lens and flash setup
• Diffusers or ring lights
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Trekking shoes
• Personal medications
• Extra batteries and memory cards
Wayanad – Exact pickup and coordination details will be shared upon booking.
Join us in Wayanad this monsoon and discover a world where every leaf, branch, and forest trail reveals extraordinary creatures and remarkable photographic opportunities. Step into the wilderness and frame nature's smallest wonders like never before.
Only few spots left! Book now to be part of this wild adventure!
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