Family-friendly Experiences at Our Resort in Wayanad
The emphasis on shared bonding experiences is one of the many reasons guests consider us the best resort in Wayanad for family getaways. From relaxing activities to gentle adventures, every experience is thoughtfully curated so that both adults and children can join in and create lasting memories together.
Some of the most popular experiences at our Wayanad resort for family getaways include:
Tea Plantation Visits: Step into the lush tea estates of Wayanad and interact with local tea plantation workers. Families can learn about the tea-making process while enjoying a peaceful walk through the scenic plantations together.
Jungle Exploration: Discover the forests of Wayanad through nature treks, escorted forest walks, and gentle brookside trails. While the forest walks and brookside trails are guided, the treks allow families to explore the region’s rich biodiversity at their own pace.
Indoor Games: Spend quality time indoors with board games and recreational activities designed for family participation. These relaxed sessions are perfect for bonding, laughter, and friendly competition across all age groups.
Outdoor Sports: Families can enjoy open-air activities within our resort premises, making the most of Wayanad’s refreshing breeze and green surroundings while engaging in light sports together.
Campfire Evenings: As the sun sets, gather around the campfire with your loved ones. Families can share stories, enjoy warm conversations, and create memorable moments under the starry Wayanad sky.
Indoor Games: Spend quality time indoors with board games and recreational activities designed for family participation. These relaxed sessions are perfect for bonding, laughter, and friendly competition across all age groups.
Outdoor Sports: Families can enjoy open-air activities within our resort premises, making the most of Wayanad’s refreshing breeze and green surroundings while engaging in light sports together.
Campfire Evenings: As the sun sets, gather around the campfire with your loved ones. Families can share stories, enjoy warm conversations, and create memorable moments under the starry Wayanad sky.
Archery: Try your hand at archery within the safe environment of our resort. This fun and engaging activity adds a little excitement to the family experience while allowing everyone to test their focus and aim.
Infinity Swimming Pool: Take a refreshing dip in our infinity swimming pool that overlooks lush greenery. It is the perfect place for families to relax, splash around, and enjoy a carefree afternoon together.
Birdwatching: Nature-loving families will enjoy spotting the many bird species that inhabit Wayanad. Birdwatching adds a peaceful and educational dimension to your stay while connecting guests with the region’s natural beauty.
Infinity Swimming Pool: Take a refreshing dip in our infinity swimming pool that overlooks lush greenery. It is the perfect place for families to relax, splash around, and enjoy a carefree afternoon together.
Birdwatching: Nature-loving families will enjoy spotting the many bird species that inhabit Wayanad. Birdwatching adds a peaceful and educational dimension to your stay while connecting guests with the region’s natural beauty.
Everything Families Need for a Comfortable Stay
A good family resort in Wayanad should offer more than just experiences—it should make every moment of your stay comfortable, convenient, and easy for guests of all ages. At our resort, thoughtful facilities complement the experiences so families can relax, bond, and enjoy their holiday together.
The thoughtful facilities offered at Abad Brookside Lakkidi include:
The thoughtful facilities offered at Abad Brookside Lakkidi include:
- Comfortable Accommodations: Stay in cosy cottages with garden-facing or brook-facing views, or choose our Private Pool Villas for added privacy. All accommodations are equipped with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, hot water, and television for a comfortable family stay.
- Multi-cuisine Restaurant: Our restaurant serves a wide selection of North Indian, South Indian, and Continental dishes, with flexible options that allow families to choose meals according to their preferences.
- Banquet Hall: Our spacious banquet hall can host 80–90 guests and is ideal for family reunions, birthday celebrations, kitty parties, and small gatherings, supported by modern audiovisual facilities.
- Cooking Demonstrations: Guests can take part in interactive cooking demonstrations led by our specialists and learn local culinary secrets that they can recreate at home.
- Complimentary Breakfast: Each morning begins with a wholesome complimentary breakfast that gives families the perfect start before heading out to explore Wayanad together.
Conveniently Located near Wayanad’s Most Loved Attractions
Our convenient location near the city’s top attractions makes us the ideal Wayanad resort for family getaways.
From scenic viewpoints to gentle adventures, these nearby destinations make exploring Wayanad effortless:
- Pookode Lake (~6 km | ~22 min): Enjoy pedal or row boating, stroll along the lakeside trail, or try the relaxing fish spa experience nearby
- Lakkidi View Point (~3 km | ~15 min): Take in breathtaking views of Wayanad’s lush green valleys and winding hairpin bends, perfect for quick family sightseeing and photographs
- Banasura Sagar Dam (~32 km | ~1 hr): Perfect for family outings with boating, kayaking, and sweeping views of the surrounding hills
- Soochipara Waterfalls (~34 km | ~1.5 hr): A stunning 200-metre waterfall that makes for a refreshing family picnic spot and memorable photo moments
- Chembra Peak (~36 km | ~1.5 hr): Home to the famous heart-shaped lake, this trek is ideal for adventurous and experienced family members looking to explore Wayanad’s highest peak
- Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary (~66 km | ~2 hr): Experience Wayanad’s wildlife through guided safaris, where families can spot animals in their natural habitat
Our travel desk is also available to help plan outings, ensuring you can venture out with ease and return to a peaceful, nature-rich retreat after a day of adventure.
Close Enough for Weekend Escapes, Perfect for Family Holidays
We are the best resort in Wayanad for family getaways if you are travelling from nearby cities. Our easy-to-reach location lets guests leave the bustle of city life behind and quickly settle into the calm greenery of Wayanad—perfect for weekend escapes, short family holidays, or even longer relaxing breaks.
- Kozhikode/Calicut (~60 km | ~2 hours): Travel via NH 766, climbing the scenic Thamarassery Churam with its winding hairpin bends and forest views before reaching Abad Brookside Lakkidi
- Malappuram (~80 km | ~2.5–3 hours): Reach our resort via NH 966 and NH 766, with a pleasant drive through countryside roads and forested ghats as you enter Wayanad
- Kannur (~126 km | ~3.5 hours): Drive along NH 66 and NH 766, where the landscape gradually shifts from coastal plains to the cool hills of Wayanad
- Bangalore (~302 km | ~6–7 hours): A popular road trip via NH 275 and NH 766, passing the forests near Bandipur National Park before entering the misty hills of Wayanad
Families travelling from Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Kannur can reach us easily for refreshing weekend escapes, leaving the city behind and arriving in the cool hills of Wayanad within just a few hours. Guests visiting from Bangalore often turn the journey into a scenic road trip and choose to stay longer, enjoying slow, nature-filled holidays with family.
