Safari at Tholpetty

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During our stay at Katipadu Estate, we decided to take a quick trip to Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary to try our luck at spotting some wild animals. Tholpetty is part of the famous Nagarahole National Park, located in Wayanad, Kerala.

The sanctuary is about 270 km from Bengaluru, and it is well-known for sightings of elephants, bison, deer, and sometimes even tigers 🐅.

🚗 Distance From Our Stay

Tholpetty Safari point was around 20 km from where we stayed.
We opted for the early morning safari as it’s the best time for wildlife sightings.

We reached the entrance by 6:00 AM, but the safari had already begun, and we ended up being the 6th jeep to enter the forest.

  • Safari Cost: ₹2,100 per jeep (maximum 5 people per vehicle)
  • Payment: No UPI ❌ — they accept cash or card
  • Safari Timings:
    • Morning: 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    • Evening: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Even though we were excited, we were not lucky enough to spot any major wildlife this time. We could spot only few deers and some Langoors.

We heard that the first jeep had seen a tiger, so we felt a bit sad 😔 — but that’s the beauty of the forest. You need a little luck and patience to witness wildlife in its natural home.

Still, the ride through the deep green forest 🌳 was beautiful and totally worth the experience.

After the safari, we headed to the peaceful and scenic Irrupu Falls, which added a refreshing end to our morning trip. The water, the greenery, and the cool breeze made it a perfect stop! 🌈

Even though we didn’t spot any animals in Nagarahole this time, the experience of being close to nature, enjoying the forest trails, and visiting the falls made it a memorable day 🌤️✨.

Location: Tholpetty, Kerala, India

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