The Best Trails in Kerala (India)

1,590 trails

(16)
Photo of Lakshmi Hills Plantation and Mountain Hike Photo of Munnar, Blackberry Hills Shola Hike Photo of Paithalmala Trekking - Kannur - Kerala ( Paithal mala )
  • near Pothamedu, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    3.78mi
    Elevation +
    876f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLakshmi Hills Plantation and Mountain Hike Photo ofLakshmi Hills Plantation and Mountain Hike Photo ofLakshmi Hills Plantation and Mountain Hike

    This is a lovely hike that we took with a guide that cost about 1,000/- per person (appx $15 USD). It is quite easy to do this trail without one. Be forewarned that any tea plantation hike without a guide-be it this one ...

    Very beautiful !
    Laura Kwan
    Really nice walk, no need for a guide, you can do it by your own with a map on your phone ! Thanks a lot for the share !
    Goldobrak
  • near Vandikarai, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    6.73mi
    Elevation +
    965f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMunnar, Blackberry Hills Shola Hike Photo ofMunnar, Blackberry Hills Shola Hike Photo ofMunnar, Blackberry Hills Shola Hike

    We took this beautiful hike and due to rain, took an auto once we got to the main road. It’s probable to take some tea plantations on the end leg rather than the main road which is a little riskier and less scenic, but w...

    I followed this trail starting from the end of the tea fields dawn and up to the bridge. Beautiful!
    suniggurath
  • near Kudiyanmala, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    9.15mi
    Elevation +
    1640f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofPaithalmala Trekking - Kannur - Kerala ( Paithal mala ) Photo ofPaithalmala Trekking - Kannur - Kerala ( Paithal mala ) Photo ofPaithalmala Trekking - Kannur - Kerala ( Paithal mala )

    Paithalmala Trekking - Kannur - Kerala View of the valley from the observatory tower is breathtaking and the observer's eyes can hover over more than half the area of Kannur district. Most of the visitors end their trek...

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  • near Mangalasshēri, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    7.52mi
    Elevation +
    2818f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofChirappul Banasura Trek - Kerala, India Photo ofChirappul Banasura Trek - Kerala, India Photo ofChirappul Banasura Trek - Kerala, India

    A wonderful rainy trekking experience through shola forest and fabulous grasslands..! Chirappullu is one of the popular hikes in Wayanad district, Kerala. The trail is located nearby the banasura hills, padinjarethara...

    Very impressive!!! How can we book this trekking? Any contact details ?
    jaisonjoe
  • Letchmi Tea Estate near old Munnar

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    near Pothamedu, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    2.80mi
    Elevation +
    689f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofLetchmi Tea Estate near old Munnar Photo ofLetchmi Tea Estate near old Munnar Photo ofLetchmi Tea Estate near old Munnar

    A moderate 4km loop walk. NOTE You need to hire a local guide as you will walk through private tea estates. In addition to the fantastic views over the tea estate you will see an incredible range of plants and herbs. Man...

  • near Pothamedu, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    10.94mi
    Elevation +
    1545f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofPothamedu Great Views and through the tea plantation Photo ofPothamedu Great Views and through the tea plantation Photo ofPothamedu Great Views and through the tea plantation

    Beginning of the trail is where several guides may take you, up the hill through the tea plantation and then along the Ridge for great vistas both down the valley south and the other way across the tea plantation. After...

  • near Pothamedu, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    4.81mi
    Elevation +
    1378f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofWoodward head works dam and Tea Valley Photo ofWoodward head works dam and Tea Valley Photo ofWoodward head works dam and Tea Valley

    Beautiful route along tea and cardamom plantations. If you take the route as recorded (the lower part first) you may see the women picking tea leaves and ascend during the hottest time of the day mostly under the trees. ...

  • Agastyaarkoodam Trekking

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    near Kallār, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    33.44mi
    Elevation +
    10449f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofAgastyaarkoodam Trekking Photo ofAgastyaarkoodam Trekking Photo ofAgastyaarkoodam Trekking

    Hiking up to the 2nd highest peak in South India.. This is the full trail captured over three day trek.. Phase 1 - Bonacaud Picket Stn to Athiramala Base Camp. Phasr 2 - Athirumala Base Camp to Summit and return to Ba...

  • near Chundale, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    1.65mi
    Elevation +
    1155f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofChembra Peak Lake / Wayanad / Kerala Photo ofChembra Peak Lake / Wayanad / Kerala Photo ofChembra Peak Lake / Wayanad / Kerala

    Trekking from the Parking after the ticket office. Short but steepy and demanding both ways. The fees are double price for foreigners. you will find officers in some points along the way for your security. See https://w...

  • India 20120803 Kochi ruta a peu

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    near Fort Kochi, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    8.01mi
    Elevation +
    6073f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofIndia 20120803 Kochi ruta a peu Photo ofIndia 20120803 Kochi ruta a peu Photo ofIndia 20120803 Kochi ruta a peu

    Ruta a peu per la ciutat Kochi , Índia del Sud http://wikitravel.org/en/Kochi Kochi ([koˈtʃːi] ( listen)), formerly Cochin, is a major port city on the west coast of India by the Arabian Sea. Kochi is part of the dis...

  • near Pothamedu, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    3.13mi
    Elevation +
    512f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofWestern Ghats. Munnar Tea Plantation. Photo ofWestern Ghats. Munnar Tea Plantation. Photo ofWestern Ghats. Munnar Tea Plantation.

    -(Track Details)- * Junction with Aluva-Munnar Road (NH85) at Hotel Hill View Munnar (~1450m). * Entance to tea estate [1] at Lions School (~1450m). * Tea Tasting Centre (~1460m) [1]. * Ziha Cottage (~1485m) [1]....

  • Vagamon - Yendayar

    Dual-sport Motorcycle
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    near Vagamon, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    6.02mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofVagamon - Yendayar Photo ofVagamon - Yendayar Photo ofVagamon - Yendayar

    A nice little trial /road (one day will be asfalted works already started) done on Himalayan some parts can be tricky.spectacular view ,mountains ,tea plants, waterfall …

  • Munnar

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    near Munnar, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    4.65mi
    Elevation +
    351f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMunnar Photo ofMunnar Photo ofMunnar

    We left at 6am so it wasn't too hot. it was beautiful with the morning mist. it is a very nice hike. however, it was good that we did it backwards so we didn't pass the control post. actually it is not allowed to walk in...

  • Ranipurm Hike

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    near Perathodi, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    3.44mi
    Elevation +
    879f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRanipurm Hike Photo ofRanipurm Hike Photo ofRanipurm Hike

    Ranipuram hills!!! You are atop one of the largest hills of North Kerala, Ranipuram, popularly considered as Kerala’s answer to Ooty. A few more steps you could reach the final challenge, a gigantic rock, some tower of...

  • Varayadumotta Kallar Hike

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    near Kallār, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    7.60mi
    Elevation +
    4170f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofVarayadumotta Kallar Hike Photo ofVarayadumotta Kallar Hike Photo ofVarayadumotta Kallar Hike

    Varayadumotta is the tallest peak in the Ponmudi mountain range in S. India. It is an isolated place peaking at 1100 mtrs and is a favorable home for mountain goats (Nilgiri Tahr, or Varayadu). Even though the height is ...

  • near Fort Kochi, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    6.26nm
    Elevation +
    381f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofIndia 20120803 Kochi ruta en barca per el estuari Photo ofIndia 20120803 Kochi ruta en barca per el estuari Photo ofIndia 20120803 Kochi ruta en barca per el estuari

    http://wikitravel.org/en/Kochi Exports and allied activities are also important contributors to the city's economy. The Cochin Port currently handles export and import of container cargo at its terminal at Willingdon ...

  • Chokramudi walk (Bison Trail)

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    near Venād, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    2.95mi
    Elevation +
    1627f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofChokramudi walk (Bison Trail) Photo ofChokramudi walk (Bison Trail) Photo ofChokramudi walk (Bison Trail)

    Really nice walk with great views. It is a steep uphill but very doable. The start of the trail is close to the intersection of Gap-Bisonvalley Rd and the highway. You have to take a guide and pay 600 rupees from the sta...

  • South India 4: From Nelliyampathy to Aliyar

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Pādagiri, Kerala (India)
    Distance
    58.44mi
    Elevation +
    1811f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofSouth India 4: From Nelliyampathy to Aliyar Photo ofSouth India 4: From Nelliyampathy to Aliyar

    The way from Nelliyampathy to Valparai is too long for a day tour, hence I decided for a stop-over in Aliyar. From Nelliyampathy follow the road down to Nemmara (there is an ATM of HDFC bank), and then along the highway...

  • Walk to crab beach

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    near Malapuram, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    5.09mi
    Elevation +
    328f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofWalk to crab beach Photo ofWalk to crab beach Photo ofWalk to crab beach

    A lovely walk along the beach. Once at the end of the beach, follow a small track up to the road.This was an interesting walk back. We stopped on the way back for refreshments at Cafe trip is life. It was delicious. The ...

  • Meesapulimala

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    near Ellapatti, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    3.86mi
    Elevation +
    1037f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMeesapulimala Photo ofMeesapulimala Photo ofMeesapulimala

    Meesapulimala (a.k.a Ellapatti) final trek from base camp to summit of the 2nd tallest peak in the western ghats

  • Pothamedu - Kunjithanny

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    near Pothamedu, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    7.23mi
    Elevation +
    850f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofPothamedu - Kunjithanny Photo ofPothamedu - Kunjithanny Photo ofPothamedu - Kunjithanny

    Nice leaded walk through tea plantation, a lot of trees, spice plants seen. Maybe the best thing to do in Munnar

  • Eravikulam walk

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    near Muduvakkudi, State of Kerala (India)
    Distance
    3.93mi
    Elevation +
    853f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofEravikulam walk Photo ofEravikulam walk Photo ofEravikulam walk

    You go up by bus, then there's a small walk in the park, nice surroundings, but disappointed that you can't go for a real trek, very crowded.

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