Wayanad is a promised land of nature in Kerala. It is curtained by the mountains of the Western Ghats, the attractive primary place for the tourist due to its mild temperature. It is also famous for its misty mountains, greenery, dramatic waterfalls, and lakes with its stunning flora and fauna.
Wayanad not only flourishes with its allure but also lets you enjoy your time on excellent trekking and camping experience along with its foggy peaks, hills, mountains, caves, and other fantastic sites.
6 Famous Places for Trekking In Wayanad:
Let’s pack up your stuff and start discovering the world of charming nature by having a trekking week in Wayanad. Here are the 6 best places in Wayanad that won’t disappoint your expectations on your trekking experience.
1. Chembra Peak
It is in the southern part of Kalpetta Township and about 2100 m high. Your efforts will get a pleasant treat for your eyes when you reach the summit. There is a heart in cute shape lake located on the go, where you can chillax for a few moments in your 4-hour journey to the top.
Begin your trekking early to reach the top before evening, and you can collect tickets from the forest department located a few miles away from the spot. You need to avail forest department permission to have your trek during the daytime and not allowed for night trekking at this peak.
Trekking Time – 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Entrance fee – Adults- Rs.20, Student-Rs.15, Foreigners Rs.30
- Camera fee – Indian-Rs.40, Foreigners-Rs.80/-
Trekking 10 Members –
- Indian – Rs.750, Additional Cahrge- 75/ Person
- Foreigners – Rs.1500, Additional- 300/Person.
2. Banasura Hill
If you are looking to spend your time in a peaceful atmosphere, Banasura is the right destination. It is also added up with the essence of a thriller with its challenging routes where you need to overcome tall grass, huge rocks, and rock-covered trails.
Your adventurous trekking will lead to a pleasant moment of enjoying its water reservoirs and a misty peak from the height of 2073 m. Also read: 10 Places to Visit in Wayanad, Kerala
September to January is the best time to have your trekking experience in the Banasura hills.
3. Edakkal Caves
Edakkal caves are natural caves on the top of Ambukutty hills. You can experience the easiest and most joyful trekking in Edakkal caves using its fixed path to get to the summit. It is best suitable for the newbies to start writing their trekking diary.
It is about a 1.5 km trek, including the distance between parking and the starting point. The pathway is lined up with shops for snacking and handicrafts for sales.
The entrance view gives a picturesque spot where you enjoy Wayanad hills and back up your moments with photos. Guides are available to describe the arts on the walls of caves which will take you to the ancient historical period.
4. Pakshipathalam
You can opt for Pakshipathalam if you enjoy bird watching along with your trek. You can also avail the cave diving experience. Various bird species migrated to these hills during the winter season.
In addition to this, you can spend your time in hills, meadows, grassland, and the forest region at this destination. Watchtowers are on the way, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the landscape.
You will come across some natural caves in this spot where you can relax and have a break on your journey to the top of the 1740m hiking peak.
It is a place for wildlife also where you can spot some animals like elephants, snakes, deer, wild dogs, leopards, pangolins, and so on.
5. Kalladi Forest
This trek is for the one who is looking for a simple straight walking trail without any rock climbing and steep slope walks.
It will take you through the tea estates and spice garden, where you can have a break on your journey towards the Kalladi forest. It is one of the abandoned forests located along the Western Ghats. In this 10 km trek, you will pass through unique sites, including streams, rivers, and a considerable number of aged trees.
6. Thusharagiri
Thusharagiri is an attractive trekking spot owing to its breathtaking waterfalls. It is also a favorite spot for the one who loves challenging treks of its rugged landscape.
The adventure starts with Adivaram village and goes through dense forests, mesmerizing waterfalls, meadows, and other exciting spots, which provide an outstanding experience and memories on your journey.
September to February is the best period to visit this destination, and you can cover 2 or 3 waterfalls in a day among the five waterfalls.
These are the most popular trekking destination for both newbies and advanced trekkers in Wayanad.
Wayanad trekking destinations attract more and more visitors every year around the world and never disappoint their visitors, including trekkers, nature lovers, adventure freaks, bird watchers, and other tourists. It is the most admired spot for trekkers and adventure lovers. It feeds the visitors with its existing trails, breathtaking experience, and breathtaking sights.
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