Kozhikode International Airport 2 hr 33
Pookode Lake (31 min) Scenic freshwater lake offering pedal-boating & a perimeter trail with a lush backdrop of trees. Karlad Lake (42 min) Lake Ambukuthi Mala (35 min) Large mountain boasting hiking trails with scenic views & prehistoric caves with Stone Age drawings. Kurumbalakkotta Mala (31 min) Kanthanpara Waterfalls (38 min) Small waterfall with a shallow pool popular for swimming family picnics & natural scenery. Heritage Museum (26 min) Archaeological museum offering exhibits of tools weapons & pottery dating from the 2nd century CE. Banasura Sagar Dam (50 min) Enormous dam & scenic lake area offering walking trails & popular speed boat rides. Karinthandan Temple (33 min) Tourist spot with a storied ficus tree known for the steel chain hanging from its upper branches. Karapuzha Dam (18 min) Earthen dam across the Karapuzha River featuring a park & viewing area with an aquarium & gardens. Karapuzha Reservoir (30 min) Soochipara Waterfalls (57 min) 3-tiered waterfall with a pool at the base for swimming reachable by a 10 to 15 minute forest hike. Lakkidi View Point (35 min) Monkeys frequent this compact lookout point along a highway with mountain & valley views. |