43 1 Day Treks to Explore in Kerala

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Kerala

Kerala, known by the tagline “God’s Own Country” is a coastal state in the south western region of India. The state is bordered by a number of beaches in the west, covered by hills of Western Ghats on the east, and filled with backwaters. #GodsOwnCountry

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900 KANDI

900 Kandi means 900 acres. The main attraction here is the glass bridge that potrudes out of the mountain offering breathtaking views of Western Ghat mountains. The place is well suited for hikes and off road driving.

Athirapally Waterfalls

Athirapally Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Kerala State of Southern India. Nicknamed as the Niagra of South India, the waterfall is situated at the Chalakudy River in the Thrissur District. It is 25 meters tall and over 100 meters wide. The fall is nicknamed ‘The Niagra of India’ because of the water thundering down in the entirety of its width during the peak monsoon season between June and October.

Chathamangalam Hills (Theruvumala Kannur)

Chathamangalam Hills, also known as Theruvumala is a hill station is a trekking spot in the Kannur district of Kerala, India. The hilltop consists of a large plain of grasslands and lies near the border of Coorg in Karnataka.

Chembra Peak

Chembra Peak is the highest peak in the Wayanad district of Kerala State in Southern India. Situated at 2,100 meters above sea level, the peak is a part of the Wayanad hill ranges in the Western Ghats and it adjoins Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu and Vellarimala Hills in Kozhikode district.

Chethalayam Waterfalls

A seasonal waterfall deep inside the forests of Wayanad.

Chokramudi Peak

Three hours of a hard hike through tricky rock faces, breathtaking views, windy narrow paths. A viewpoint for an incredible sunrise.

Dhoni Waterfalls

Dhoni Waterfalls is located on top of Dhoni Hills, 15 km from Palakkad town of Kerala state in Southern India. The fall is in the forest ranges of Nilgiri Biosphere in the Western Ghat mountains bordering Kerala and Tamilnadu, a 4 km trek through the lush green forest is required to explore it. The waterfall is surrounded by lush green forest and accessible only through a lengthy, mesmerising hike.

Edakkal Caves

Edakkal Caves are two natural caves located at Ambukuthy Mala (Ambukuthy Mountain) at Edakkal, 25KM from Kalpetta and 16KM from Sulthan Bathery in the Wayanad district of Kerala in Southern India. They lie in the Western Ghats Mountain ranges at 1,200 meters above sea level in an ancient trade route connecting Mysore to the ports of Malabar.

Eravikulam National Park

See endangered Nilgiri tahrs at close quarters, immerse in the amazing nature.

Ilaveezhapoonchira

Ilaveezhapoonchira, sandwiched in the border of Kottayam and Idukki Districts of Kerala State in Southern India is a hill station surrounded by three hillocks - Mankunnu, Kudayathoor Vindhyan and Thonippara. This mesmerising hill station offers panoramic views spreading five districts of the state- Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, and Thrissur.

Karlad Lake

A scenic lake in Wayanad with options of adventure activities.

Keezharkuthu waterfalls

The waterfall located inside forest, falling from a height of 60 meters and accessible by hiking.

Kodikuthimala

Kodukuthimala is a hill station in Malappuram district of Kerala state in Southern India. It is one of the coolest hill stations in the Malappuram district surrounded by streams, grasslands, and forest, with an incredible sunset view.

Kolukku Malai Top

The best place to view the sunrise, the beauty of tea plantations, clouds locked in valleys.

Kottancheri Hill Station Malom

Part of majestic Western ghats, carpeted by a lush rain forest canopy. A trekker's paradise with numerous trails.

Kottathalachi Mala (Mount Kottathalachi)

Located 900 meters above sea level, Mount Kottathalachi is accessible either by a 3 km hike or by off road vehicles. The peak is filled with tall green grasses which dances with the cool breeze, and amazing 360 degree views of thousands of Western Ghat Mountain peaks. This is also a local Christian pilgrim site.

Kudukkathupara

Kudukkathupara is situated at a height of 850 meters above sea level. It consists of three large rocks out of which you can climb the first two rocks. The tops of the last rock, which is also the tallest is inaccessible. About four districts of Kerala and some parts of the neighbouring Tamil Nadu state can be viewed from the top of the second rock.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Home for native and migratory birds from the Himalayas and Siberia.

Mangala Devi Temple

An ancient temple in the middle of the forest.

Marmala Waterfalls

Waterfall set amidst the thick forest and surrounded by boulders with a deep pool at it's bottom.

Map of 1 Day Treks to explore in Kerala