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Blessed with lush green, exotic flora & fauna and beautiful waterfalls, and forest trekking trails, Kerala is the place to be at, for enjoying an amazing vacation and travel experience. A lot of travel enthusiasts flock to Kerala for great trekking experiences. The aroma of tea plantations tickles your senses, while you trek through breath-taking scenery-filled trekking places in Kerala and Munnar. Mix adventure with lush green nature as you trek along with the best trekking places in Kerala.
Best time for Trekking in Kerala
Kerala has some of the most thrilling hiking paths as well. Which is alluring to hikers and known for trekking in Kerala. Kerala is an all-season trekking destination with multiple trekking routes active throughout the year. Monsoon is the best time for trekking in Kerala, especially the months of August and September. Kerala will be green after the monsoon and the gurgling waterfalls, pleasant weather with a non-humid climate lets you enjoy the trekking places in kerala.
Agasthyarkoodam Peak Trekking
Trek through Agasthyarkoodam peak near Thiruvananthapuram is among the most popular trekking places in Kerala. AgasthyarkoodamTrekking passes are issued by Kerala Forest Departments from their office in Trivandrum. The trekking route starts from Bonacaud which is around 50 KM from Thiruvananthapuram. Animals like Elephants and Wild Bulls and the biodiversity one can see in this wildlife trekking include about 1800 to 2000 species of flora and fauna on either side of the trekking trails.
Ornithologists or bird-watchers flock here to enjoy the sight of rare birds and jungle trekking in Kerala. Trekking trail through the middle of the forests in this peak enables people to unwind and refresh from whatever stress or tension they are facing. An adventurous wildlife trekking for you to get yourself away from the hustle and bustle. It’s one of the best trekking places in kerala.
Chembra Peak Trekking
Chembra Peak is in Wayanad. Hridayathadakam (heart-shaped lake) is one of the most well-known trekking spots in Kerala which will welcome you with a heart-shaped lake in the middle of grass lawns, along with a soothing nature with lush green flora and exotic fauna. The start of Trekking is from Meppadi and you can reach Meppadi from Kalpetta which is the major town in the Wayanad district. This peak is visible from anywhere in Wayanad, and trekking can be done with permission from the Meppady forest office. It is a 3-hour trek to the top of Chembra peak.
Meesappulimala Trekking
Meesappulimala is a part of Anamudi which is the second-highest peak in the Western Ghats and a Kerala Trekking Package is offered by Kerala Forest Department to Meesapulimala with an overnight stay. Trekking can be booked at the Forest Department office in Munnar. The trekking trails go through the Rhodo Valley, which is a highly adventurous path. One can see the Pandava cave en route to Rhodo valley from the trekking base camp.
Dhoni Hills Trekking in Kerala
Dhoni hills in Palakkad is the ideal place for you to learn and enjoy a wonderful trekking experience if you are a beginner trekker. This popular spot for forest trekking in Kerala and trekking for 3 hours will take you to some breathtaking scenery that includes the Dhoni waterfalls. This waterfall is reached after trekking for around 4 km. Immerse in an enchanting sight of Dhoni waterfalls, which mesmerizes you with the way it bounces and flows over rocks and pebbles. Ensure that you are carrying water and no plastic waste as it is not allowed.
Silent Valley National Park
Trek through the Silent Valley National Park is wildlife trekking. Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad district is a UNESCO heritage site has a variety of biodiversity with a wide range of exotic flora and fauna, which include elephants, tiger, some rare migratory birds, lion-tailed Macau, butterflies, and beetles. A place is known as Sairandhrivanam named after Sairandhri, the wife of Pandavas because it is said that Pandavas halted at this place during their exile.
Ramakkalmedu Peak
Situated at the Idukki border 45 KM from Thekkady, Ramakkalmedu peak is another ideal trekking trail that beginners can exploit and learn the craft. You can get a panoramic view of many places and villages of Tamilnadu from atop the peak and the trek is worth just for the view from the top. Get energized and revitalized by the flowing breeze that tickles your senses. Bamboo forests and grasslands offer a unique view, which brims your mind with joy and bliss.
Thusharagiri Waterfall Trek
Trek through the trails that pass near the 3 waterfalls formed by Chalippuzha River, in the Malabar region of Kerala in Kozhikode district. The most famous among these is the Thusharagiri Waterfalls. There are three waterfalls. One is at the top of the hill, the second one at the middle of the hill, the third one is near the entrance. Waterfalls nearest to the entrance can be visited during the 1 KM trek and you can start your trekking by 8-30 AM.
To visit the other two waterfalls you need to go through the forests and the ground is slippery and muddy. This place is a haven for trekking enthusiasts as well as tourists from September to November (monsoon season). The place is very clean and the water is chilly cold.
Ponmudi Trekking
Ponmudi or golden peak is situated 60 km from Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, offers some breathtaking sights on the way there and also on the trekking trails. A wonderful place to be for trekking, Ponmudi hills offer a diverse nature to be part of and there are popular trekking camps as well at Varyadumotta & Seethathertham. The trek is conducted by the Kerala Forest Department, tickets to which can be bought at the check-post.
The climate stays pleasant throughout the year with the hill covered with lush green and fog; an amazing setting to be at for enjoying your trek. The climbs are of medium difficulty and hence Ponmudi Trekking may be taken up by beginners as well. The best time to do Ponmudi trekking unlike other best places for trekking in Kerala is from November to March.
Nelliyampathi Trekking
Enjoy a unique experience of trekking through Nelliyampathi hills to the Seetharkund viewpoint. The velvety lush-green patches provide a natural flair and elegance, which any trekkers and travelers should experience at least once in their lifetime. Immerse in a stunning view of the Sholayar pass as well as the ever so tranquil and serene Poonthudi Dam, Govt Orange and Vegetable Farm.
Chokramudi Trekking in Munnar
Chokramudi peak in Munnar is one of the toughest trekking experiences in Kerala. Get greeted by elephants as well as other exotic flora and fauna, when you travel to this peak as you may be just following a wild elephant trail. The last stretch will be more of rock climbing. Here trekking can be done at different levels and in groups, which can offer a fun, playful, and competitive element to the whole process when you see Munnar town and bison valley views on the trek.