6 Places To Enjoy Trekking In Wayanad

Wayanad is a beautiful land of nature in Kerala. It is all surrounded by the mountains of the Western Ghats. It is most common tourist place due to its mild temperature. This places is also known for misty mountains, greenery, waterfalls and lakes. The amazing flora and fauna here is also a pert of attraction. This place is not just flourishing with its allure but also lets its visitors enjoy their time on trekking and camping experience along with foggy peaks, hills, mountains and caves.

# 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 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 in this peak.

# 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.

September to January is the best time to have your trekking experience in Banasura hills.

# Edakkal Caves

Edakkal caves are natural caves on the top of Ambukutty hills. You can experience the easiest and 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 handcrafts 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.

# 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, pangolin, and so on.

# 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.

# Thusharagiri

Thusharagiri is an attractive trekking spot owing to its breathtaking waterfalls. It is also a favorite spot for the one who loves challenging trek by its rugged landscape.

The adventure starts with Adivaram village and goes through dense forest, 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.