Kozhikode International Airport 2 hr 25
Banasura Sagar Dam (50 min) Enormous dam & scenic lake area offering walking trails & popular speed boat rides. Kurumbalakkotta Mala (31 min) Karinthandan Temple (25 min) Tourist spot with a storied ficus tree known for the steel chain hanging from its upper branches. Ambukuthi Mala (43 min) Large mountain boasting hiking trails with scenic views & prehistoric caves with Stone Age drawings. Heritage Museum (35 min) Archaeological museum offering exhibits of tools weapons & pottery dating from the 2nd century CE. Lakkidi View Point (27 min) Monkeys frequent this compact lookout point along a highway with mountain & valley views. Karlad Lake (39 min) Lake Soochipara Waterfalls (50 min) 3-tiered waterfall with a pool at the base for swimming reachable by a 10 to 15 minute forest hike. Kakkayam Dam (2 hr 10) Peaceful large reservoir featuring rock climbing hiking trails a waterfall & picturesque views. Vellarimala (1 hr 23) Mountain range & hiking area known for challenging trails several waterfalls & picturesque scenery. Pookode Lake (23 min) Scenic freshwater lake offering pedal-boating & a perimeter trail with a lush backdrop of trees. Karapuzha Dam (27 min) Earthen dam across the Karapuzha River featuring a park & viewing area with an aquarium & gardens. Kanthanpara Waterfalls (37 min) Small waterfall with a shallow pool popular for swimming family picnics & natural scenery. |