Kalpetta

城市概覽

Being a rural town, Kalpetta is a very small and friendly place. The prices are the lowest in Kerala state.

如何抵達

Kalpetta is easily accessible by bus from Mysore, Ooty and Kozhikode. Rail link is not available. The nearest airport is Kozhikode. National Highway 212 connects Kalpetta with Mysore and Kozhikode. State highways connect the city with Ooty in Tamil Nadu and Coorg in Karnataka state. Night traffic is banned on the Mysore road.

Main routes Bangalore-Mysore-Gundalpet-MuthangaForest-Sultanbattery-Kalpetta.285 km (The best roads are in this route) Sultan Battery-Kolagappara-Kakkavayal-Muttil-Kalpetta-Chundale-Vythiri. 35 km (Main Wayanad Road) Kozhikode-Thamarassery-Vythiri-Kalpetta. 70 km. Vadakara-Kuttiady-Kanhirangad-Vellamunda-Tharuvana-Padincharethara- Kalpetta. 88 km Mananthavady-Nalammile-Panamaram-Kambalakkad-Kalpetta. 37 km Malappuram-Nilambur-Nadukani-Devala-Vaduvanchal-Meppadi-Kalpetta. 131 km

當地交通

Autorikshaws charge ₹15 per kilometre, and buses are even cheaper at only ₹7 for 3 km. Cars can be rented for as cheap as ₹1800 a day with a driver. The rate is even cheaper if you rent without a driver.

必看景點

View points 1 Chembra Peak (17 km). Standing tall at 2100 m, the Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad, and a favorite trekking spot. It is part of the Western Ghats. The trek to the top can take up to 2 hours. The heart-shaped lake on the peak forms one of the attractions for the mountain trek here. To do the trek, you need to pay an entrance fee from the entry guard house near Meppadi. Typically, start the trek in the morning as you are not allowed to start the trek after noon. If you are not game for a hectic 2-hour trek, you can still do a flat trek till a nearby viewpoint and visitors center for a nominal fee. The Chembra Peak area has a variety of orchids and other flowering plants, and plenty of bird species, making the trek an enjoyable experience. Good toilets are available near the guard house. The road leading to the entrance was in bad condition as of October 2017. ₹20 for visiting area entry. (updated Nov 2017) 2 Vavul Mala (50 km south of Kalpetta). Vavul Mala is a peak in the Western Ghats in the Vellarimala range. It towers to a height of 2,339m. The peak is accessible via an 11 km-long trek. The trek route passes through multi-tiered forest canopies that often completely hide the sky. (updated May 2026) 3 Lakkidi View Point. Lakkidi View Point is a highly popular roadside vantage area known as the "Gateway to Wayanad," perched at an elevation of 700 metres above sea level at the crest of the Thamarassery Ghat Pass. It provides a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the winding, serpentine highway featuring nine sharp hairpin bends cuts through lush green valleys and steep mountain cliffs. (updated May 2026) 4 Attamala View Point. 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Attamala View Point, often called the "Gavi of Wayanad" or Love Valley, is a breathtaking viewpoint known for its misty 360-degree panoramic views of deep valleys, rolling hills, and sprawling tea plantations. This spot is highly famous for hosting India's First Digital Glass Bridge. ₹300 for glass bri

體驗活動

International Meditation Society of Wayanad. A small Buddhist Theravada Hall for Buddhist prayers and Meditation along with lectures about Buddhist Philosophy. Ideal for Buddhist tourists to have a meditation and Yoga sessions here. Kalpetta Walk. 1. Start from Zodiac Hotel, head north, pass civil station and reach SKM highschool. Return through the bypass, Goodalayi road and go upto Meppadi road. Come back by Janamaithri Park side. (4 km) (updated May 2015) Boating at Pookode Lake.. Boating can be done on Pookode lake for a nominal fee ₹30 for 2. (updated Jan 2017) Kalpetta Walk. 2. Start from Kalpetta Bus Station, head south towards on Calicut road, turn left at Jana Maithree Park toward Meppadi. Walk in the scenic road for three km and come back in the same route. (updated May 2015) Learn Horseriding. The Veteriniary University at Pookode teaches horseriding to the public. Fee ₹5,000. Course duration 24 days (one hour every day). (updated May 2015) Myladippara Trekking Centre. Myladippara is a cliff to the east of Civil Station, adjacent to the new NH bypass road. Trek to the Myladippara offers a charming experience. Beware of inconspicuously hidden leeches along the way. Cheengeri Hills, Ambalavayal, ☏ +91 9947147496. Local bus services are available for transportation between Ambalavayal and Cheengeri.Kaduvakuzhi view point is very scenic. (updated Jan 2021)

購物

Tribal curiosities and souvenirs are available at cheap rates.

Grand Fresh Hypermarket, Old Bus Station (1 km). (updated Jan 2002) Momento Engraving, Kainatty Junction (3 km). (updated Jan 2002) 1 Walnut Cakes, Old Bus Station. (updated May 2015) Zara Botique, near Woodlands Hotel (1 km). No parking facility (updated Jan 2002)

美食

Kerala food is available in restaurants. European food is available in resorts and home stays only. Bamboo rice (called Mulayari by locals) can be found in Wayanad. These are seeds of the Bamboo plant, richer in protein than rice and wheat, but tasting like rice. Bamboo rice payasam stalls can be spotted near Edakkal caves walkway. Bamboo is said to yield seeds after a long span, so it is said that harvesting bamboo rice is a 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience. Home-made chocolates and local Wayanad spices, tea and coffee are also sold in many places. Shops near Edakkal caves offer many options such as spiced versions.

1980s Nostalgia, Goodalayi Bypass (2 km), ☏ +91 95626 61662. A lot of parking space. (updated May 2015) Indian Coffee House, Opp. Collecorate (1 km). Udupi style vegetarian. No parking facility (updated May 2015) Kalpana Restaurant, Old Bus Station. No parking. (updated May 2015) New Hotel (Near New Bus Stand), ☏ +91 98953 91949. No parking. They are calling it 'new' since 1957. (updated May 2015) Oottupura Restaurant, Green Land Nagar (Near Navodhaya School). Lunch with Payasam noon to 3PM. (updated Sep 2015) Swamy's Udupi Restaurant (Near Old Bus stand.). 8AM to 8PM. Vegetarian restaurant, no parking facility. (updated Nov 2017) WMO Qatar Restaurant, Muttil North (8 k.m.). Best Beef Manthi in Kalpetta. They get the best cuts of tender beef and cook it in steam before frying it. (updated Jan 2021) Uchayoon Cafe (Near Collectorate, Bathery Road). 11.30 AM to 4.00 PM. Look for the cafe on the left side on Bathery Road. Mr. Vinodh and his familyl is running this cafe for 60 years. Only hot food is served. Vadukappuli Pickle is available. Uses onlyl home made spice powders. (updated Oct 2022)

飲品與夜生活

Bungalow Cafe, New Bus Stand Building, front side. (updated May 2015) Vrindavan Wines, Old Bus Station (1 km). (updated Jan 2002) Zodiac Wines, opp. Collectorate (2 km). (updated Jan 2002)

住宿

Budget ArunTourist Home. near KSRTC By the Way Dormitory. near New Bus Stand. 09387411731, 04936208705 ₹200.00 Chandragiri Inn, Main Rd (near Old Bus stand.), ☏ +91 4936-203049. Hotel Wayanad Empire. KSRTC Kalpet