Kalpetta
City of peace and spirituality
Kalpetta Tourism
Wrapped in the fragrance of coffee, amidst the lush greenery ambience, Kalpetta is a small yet one of the beautiful towns of Kerala. The quaint place is situated on the altitude range of 780m above the sea level, giving a mesmerizing view of the city. Kalpetta is not only nature coated place but also mark per se as an ancient religious town with many temples built in the city.
This is a splendid weekend getaway spot as it is surrounded by the mountainous Wayanad district of Kerala. Kalpetta’s beautification is justified with the Chembra peak and breathtaking views from the Neelimala viewpoint, giving an eye-pleasing look of magnificent waterfalls and forested areas.
Kalpetta is a location you cannot miss if you are a nature and coffee lover.
Things to do in Kalpetta
1.Banasura Sagar Dam
15 kilometres from city centre
Banasura Sagar Dam is the second-largest earthen dam in Asia, is named after Banasura, ...
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2.Karapuzha Dam
10 kilometres from city centre
One of the largest dams of our earth, Karapuzha Dam is situated at Wayanad district of ...
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3.Thirunelly Temple
35 kilometres from city centre
The Thirunelly Temple also known as the Sahyamala Kshetram and Kashi of the South is de...
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5.Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathi Temple
22 kilometres from city centre
Valliyoorkavu Bhagavathi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga who resides in this templ...
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6.Chembra Peak
11 kilometres from city centre
Chembra peak is regarded as one of the highest peaks, sitting at an altitude of 2000 me...
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7.Soochippara Waterfalls
14 kilometres from city centre
Soochippara Waterfalls which flows from a height of 200 m is located at the proximity o...
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8.Pallikkunnu Church
9 kilometres from city centre
Pallikkunnu Church is a symbol of true pilgrimage point which is dated back to the time...
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9.Puliyarmala Jain Temple
3 kilometres from city centre
Puliyarmala Jain Temple is a symbolism of history and culture. Situated at the proximit...
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10.Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
20 kilometres from city centre
Muthanga Wildlife Century is a famous point of interest during a visit to Kalpetta as i...
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11.Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary
20 kilometres from city centre
Everywhere we go, we can find ourselves an amazing wildlife sanctuary but there are a l...
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12.Neelimala View Point
18 kilometres from city centre
Kalpetta is famous for its trekking points. One among them is Neelima point which inclu...
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13.Vaduvanchal
3 kilometres from city centre
Vaduvanchal is a place located at a distance of 16km from the town of Kalpetta is like ...
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14.Kanthanpara Waterfalls
12 kilometres from city centre
Kanthanpara Waterfalls is a 30km high waterfall is one of the beautiful waterfalls of I...
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15.Trekking
843 kilometres from city centre
Kalpetta is a gorgeous town in the Wayanad district of Kerala which is situated amidst ...
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16.Wayanad Heritage Museum
14 kilometres from city centre
Wayanad heritage museum is a place which can be true love to any archaeologist or histo...
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17.Meenmutty Falls
25 kilometres from city centre
Meenmutty is one of the enthralling places and views you die for after a 2km jungle tre...
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18.Shopping in Kalpetta
0 kilometres from city centre
People usually take this village-like an actual rustic place where you could chill and ...
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How to reach
Kalpetta is a humble town and but as it is situated in the nearby district of Wayanad in Kerala, commuting options are easily available. There is an airline facility and buses are also available. Though there is no directly connected rail line.
How to Reach by Flight
Calicut International airport is the nearest airport to the Kalpetta. The airport is located in Kozhikode and the distance between the airport and Kalpetta is around 48km. Though the city does not airport have its own one can have direct flights till Calicut airport and take a bus to Kalpetta.
How to Reach by Train
There are no railway stations for the quaint town of Kalpetta. Therefore, Kozhikode’s railway line serves as the nearest station at the proximity of 72 km from the town.
How to Reach by Bus
Transportation through the buses is one of the convenient and comfortable modes of transport. Bus lines are connected to the nearby main cities and there are also intercity bus services which can be availed by the local residents.
How to Reach by Road
Kalpetta is a beautiful town with an easily approachable route from the cities in the vicinity. This is an ideal location for a weekend and hence, visitors nearby choose to drive down to this town. Also, buses are quite a relief rather than taking a train.
How to travel within
You could either take a bus or hire a cab to roam in the town. Many people during good weather also prefer walking as well.
Kalpetta Itinerary
Kalpetta is a humble town but the district of Wayanad is quite big. Planning a trip to Kalpetta is a robust task to do. If you are on a short trip you could cover a few places but the actual points to visit are located nearby the two. Therefore at least 3 days are needed.
DAY 1: You could start your trip by a trek to Chembra peak and follow your day by the nearby points inclusive of Soochippara Falls (Sentinel Rock Waterfall) and Ananthanatha Swamy Jain Temple.
DAY 2: Keep your second day about all the important visits which could include nearby lakes, museums and most importantly the spice garden. Have a look at the plantations in Kalpetta giving your day a rejuvenating take.
Day 3: Last day is all about exploring the place. This could involve the shopping time, temples which could not be visited yesterday and some of the famous eatery joints of the town. Go downtown and relish the authentic flavours of South India.
