Wayanad

Wayanad, nearly 300 km from Bangalore , is perfect way to spend your extended weekend (3 days 2 nights).

http://indica.co.in/bangalore-to-wayanad-by-road

http://www.indiahomestay.de/html/map_of_wayanad.html

NH212 is the longest but the best route to Wayanad. You can see lot of wild animals while crossing  Bandipur forest on the way - after turning right at Gundlupet.

SH88 is also a good route, roads are OK but not as good as NH212. You can cross Nararhole national park on the way and see the wild animals too.

Best would be to take one of these roads there and the other one on your way back, that way you can cover most of the areas and see a few national parks without having to spend the whole day there.

Places to visit:

• BanasuraSagar Dam
• Edakkal Caves
• Phantom rock
• Pookode lake in Lakkidi, famous for  Purple color lotus 
• Kuruva Dweep

On the way back, evening time, we could see elephants, deers, bison, peacocks while crossing Bandipur Jungle  

Better to book the hotel / resort in advance, however I could get a club cottage in Orchid Resort

http://www.orchidresorts.com/photo-gallery

If you want, they will take you to jungle walk in the morning 

Some good links:

http://www.mustseeindia.com/Wayanad/attractions

http://www.wayanad.com/wild-life-in-wayanad.htm
http://www.hotelsinwayanad.com/
http://www.indiaprofile.com/hotels-india/hotels-in-kerala/hotels-in-wayanad/cheap-hotels/deluxe-tourist-home.html

Thanks to Victor for providing info and guidance..