Kerala Treks by Region
Kerala's Western Ghats run the full length of the state, so there is a good trek within a few hours of almost anywhere. Here are the trails we run and write about, grouped by region.
North Kerala: Wayanad & Kannur
Cool hill country, grassland ridges and waterfalls. Easy to reach from Kozhikode, Kannur and Bengaluru.
Wayanad | 1 dayChembra PeakThe classic Wayanad day trek, past the heart-shaped lake.Read more →Wayanad | 1 dayBanasura Hills & MeenmuttyA hill trek paired with a waterfall visit.Read more →Wayanad | 2D/1NBrahmagiri PeakA forest trek on the Kerala–Karnataka border.Read more →Kannur | 2D/1NPaithalmala & River RaftingKannur's hill station trek with a rafting add-on.Read more →Kannur | 1 dayOdakkolly Cave & Cherupuzha RaftingCaves, river rafting and a waterfall in one day.Read more →
Central Kerala: Thrissur, Palakkad & Idukki
From gentle forest walks near Thrissur to Munnar's high grasslands and the rainforests of Silent Valley.
Thrissur | 1 dayChimmini Forest TrekA gentle forest trail with an optional dam boating add-on.Read more →Thrissur | 1 dayPeechi–MoodalmalaEasy to moderate, around 12 km. Popular for community treks.Read more →Palakkad | 2D/1NSilent ValleyA trek into one of India's best-protected rainforests.Read more →Munnar, IdukkiMeesapulimalaHigh grasslands and sea-of-clouds views near Kerala's tallest peaks.Read more →IdukkiRamakkalmeduWindswept views over the Tamil Nadu plains.Read more →
South Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram
Dense evergreen forest and Kerala's most sought-after permit trek.
Thiruvananthapuram | 3D/2NAgasthyarkoodamA challenging multi-day trek into the Agasthyamala forests.Read more →Thiruvananthapuram | 2D/1NArippa Forest Trek & Tribal CampA forest trek with an overnight camp.Read more →PathanamthittaGavi Forest CampingForest camping and wildlife in the Periyar landscape.Read more →
More Kerala treks worth knowing
Popular trails across the state, with guides to help you plan. Some are run by other operators or the Forest Department.
KasaragodRanipuramThe Ooty of Kerala, with shola and grassland.Read guide →WayanadPakshipathalamForest caves and birdlife near Thirunelli.Read guide →WayanadKurumbalakottaEasy sunrise hike, great with kids.Read guide →Kozhikode–WayanadVellarimalaWayanad's highest peak at 2,240 m.Read guide →Munnar, IdukkiChokramudiAbout 2,195 m, through shola and grassland.Read guide →Suryanelli, IdukkiKolukkumalaiSunrise above the world's highest tea estates.Read guide →KottayamIllikkal KalluA giant monolith with misty valley views.Read guide →
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