A famous saying is keep hitting my brain which is all work and no play makes jack a dull boy. I know almost all of us relate to this. After Covid our global village shrinks with the speed of 2x and most of us spend our time just sitting in front of our laptop and keep hitting keys.

If your routine is as stressful as mine then I think it's the right time for both of us to take a break. A break from all the hustle bustle and gives your physical health a quality time to heal.

Trekking is the best option in this situation as it serves as the all-in-one solution. Hard treks along with a variety of trees, wild beasts and loud streams are all we need from nature.

I combined 8 best treks in Wayanad for you. It's time to heal the back pain readers.

What Is Famous In Wayanad?

Wanayad situated in a western ghats approx 2100 m above sea level consists of 2000sqm. Mainly it is famous for high altitude and melodious mountains which serve as an adventurous spot for tourists from all around the world.

Nevertheless the trekking in Wayanad is for all from beginners to passionate trekkers. The local food for instance Puttu (boiled rice) and beef fry, fish moile, Kattu soup are a new experience for your taste buds. The wild beasts, waterfalls and froggy peaks are calling you in Wayanad.

Best Treks In Wayanad:

1. Thusharagiri Trek

This amazing trek is located in the western ghat 50 km from Kozhikode around Bangalore. It is a challenging trek. I don't recommend it for beginners as you have to pass through steeps and narrow paths.

There are a total of 5 waterfalls on this trek. You can hear their refreshing sound once you reach closer to it. Unfortunately it's not possible to visit all 5 in a day. Plus staying in the forest is not safe due to wild beasts.

Don't forget to store as much food as possible if you don't want to die hungry. September to February is the best time to visit Thusharagiri trek.

1. Chembra Peak

Chembra peak is considered as the best trek among all. The trek took only 4 hours to reach the mountain peak. The inbetween path is full of greenish meadows and eye-refreshing trees.

There’s a heart shaped lake on this trek. Locals used to say that this lake never dried-up. However this trek is supervised strictly where night trekking is not allowed and you must ask permission to visit a few areas on mountains as they are not safe.

1. Brahmagiri Peak Trek

Brahmagiri peak trek is the second highest trek after Chembra peak located on a Brahmagiri hill. I must say it's the most enjoyable trek filled with small streams and heart taking views. Once you reach there you will forget all of your efforts.

This trek is the perfect example of meadows into a majestic kingdom. If you want to spend more than one day on this trek then go for it, there’s also a guest house. The best season for visiting the trek is Monsoon.

1. Banasura Trek

For the Banasura trek, tie your shoe lace, pack your bag, eat sufficient food and let's start walking. Make sure to choose the most comfortable pair as you have to walk a lot. It is one of the hardest treks filled with rolling grassland.

Your trekking journey starts from Banasura Dam till the peak of a mountain. At last it's an ideal trekking spot for peace and contentment lovers.

1. Edakkal Caves

The Edakkal caves on Ambukuthi hills are the best trek in Wayanad for beginners. It's the easiest one as you have to walk through the straight lines. You even shop and eat on this trek as the path towards the peak is covered with lots of shops.

This trekking spot is very special for history and mythologies lovers. According to locals, many ancient lok kathas are buried in these caves. If you want to experience the most crispy journey then you can also hire a tour guide to add a flavorful knowledge in your escaping tour.

1. The Pakshipathalam Trek:

Pakshipathalam is a malayalam word which means home of birds. It is a 1740m high peak. This trek is the home of migratory birds who come here only in winter. Visitors gave reviews that they saw the most amazing and unique species of birds here.

The difficulty level of this trek is moderate. You will also get the experience of seeing many wild animals here such as elephants, snakes, deer, wild dogs, leopards, pangolins, and so on. Cave diving is another fun activity of Pakshipathalam trek.

1. Kalladi Forest

The Kalladi forest is a 10 km trek without any sleepy slopes. You can also consider it the most abundant one. The whole trek is covered with lavish greenery, heavenly meadows and beautiful trees.

1. Thirunelli

I have placed this trek in eighth place as it's the hardest among all. Even hardcore adventurist thinks twice before choosing this trek. There's a massive river in the trek which is usually considered a stopping point.

After the river the trek turns out to be more difficult to surpass and tedious. Ensure you pack enough food for yourself.

FAQs:

Is Wayanad good for trekking?

Wayanad is famous for high altitudes. Hence it's fantastic for trekking. It offers you different trekking spots from beginner to experienced.

What is the easiest trek in Wayanad?

Edakkal caves are the easiest one for beginners. It's the only trek spot which consists of a straight line.

Which is the best peak in Wayanad?

Chembra peak is the most beautiful trekking point in Wayanad. It's the highest one too. You can see the melodious kingdom of nature from this peak.

Which is the hardest trek in Kerala?

Get greeted by elephants Chokramudi Trekking in Munnar considered as the highest trek in Kerala.

Conclusion:

The article 8 best treks in Wayanad comes to end now. It's the wholesome article for every nature lover. Wayanad is a place full of fun, sports and an enjoyable trekking place.

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