{"id":42251,"date":"2026-07-17T19:27:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/?p=42251"},"modified":"2026-07-17T19:27:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:57:57","slug":"kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Kannur to Wayanad Distance: 115 km, ~3 Hours &amp; the Complete Airport-Transfer Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong>&nbsp;The Kannur to Wayanad distance is roughly 108\u2013115 km by road, and most travellers complete the drive in about 3 hours. Kannur International Airport (CNN) is the most convenient entry point for northern Wayanad \u2014 Mananthavady, Thirunelli and Kuruva Island \u2014 with prepaid taxis from about \u20b92,700, self-drive rentals and regular KSRTC buses. For Kalpetta, Vythiri and Sulthan Bathery, Kozhikode Airport remains marginally closer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Blog<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Quick_Info_Kannur_to_Wayanad_at_a_Glance\" >Quick Info: Kannur to Wayanad at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#What_Is_the_Kannur_to_Wayanad_Distance_by_Road\" >What Is the Kannur to Wayanad Distance by Road?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Which_Is_the_Nearest_Airport_to_Wayanad_Kannur_or_Kozhikode\" >Which Is the Nearest Airport to Wayanad: Kannur or Kozhikode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Kannur_to_Wayanad_Route_Options_Two_Ghat_Roads_Not_One\" >Kannur to Wayanad Route Options: Two Ghat Roads, Not One<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Route_1_Kannur_%E2%86%92_Kuthuparamba_%E2%86%92_Nedumpoil_%E2%86%92_Periya_%E2%86%92_Mananthavady\" >Route 1: Kannur \u2192 Kuthuparamba \u2192 Nedumpoil \u2192 Periya \u2192 Mananthavady<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Route_2_Kannur_Airport_%E2%86%92_Iritty_%E2%86%92_Kottiyoor_%E2%86%92_Palchuram_%E2%86%92_Boys_Town_%E2%86%92_Mananthavady\" >Route 2: Kannur Airport \u2192 Iritty \u2192 Kottiyoor \u2192 Palchuram \u2192 Boys Town \u2192 Mananthavady<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#How_to_Reach_Wayanad_from_Kannur_Airport\" >How to Reach Wayanad from Kannur Airport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Prepaid_Taxi_%E2%80%94_Easiest_Door-to-Door\" >Prepaid Taxi \u2014 Easiest Door-to-Door<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Self-Drive_Car_%E2%80%94_Best_for_Multi-Day_Exploring\" >Self-Drive Car \u2014 Best for Multi-Day Exploring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#KSRTC_Bus_%E2%80%94_Cheapest_Option\" >KSRTC Bus \u2014 Cheapest Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Arriving_by_Train_Instead\" >Arriving by Train Instead?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Best_Stops_on_the_Kannur_to_Wayanad_Drive\" >Best Stops on the Kannur to Wayanad Drive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Kuthuparamba_Route_1\" >Kuthuparamba (Route 1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Nedumpoil_Route_1\" >Nedumpoil (Route 1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Palchuram_Waterfalls_Viewpoint_Route_2\" >Palchuram Waterfalls &amp; Viewpoint (Route 2)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Mananthavady_%E2%80%94_Your_Arrival_Town_Both_Routes\" >Mananthavady \u2014 Your Arrival Town (Both Routes)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Places_to_Visit_in_Wayanad_After_the_Drive\" >Places to Visit in Wayanad After the Drive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Edakkal_Caves\" >Edakkal Caves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Pookode_Lake\" >Pookode Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Banasura_Sagar_Dam\" >Banasura Sagar Dam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Thirunelli_Temple\" >Thirunelli Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Kuruva_Island_Kuruvadweep\" >Kuruva Island (Kuruvadweep)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Best_Time_to_Travel_from_Kannur_to_Wayanad\" >Best Time to Travel from Kannur to Wayanad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Road_Conditions_and_Driving_Tips_as_of_July_2026\" >Road Conditions and Driving Tips (as of July 2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Suggested_Itineraries_After_Your_Kannur_to_Wayanad_Transfer\" >Suggested Itineraries After Your Kannur to Wayanad Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Wayanad\" >Where to Stay in Wayanad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#FAQs_Kannur_to_Wayanad_Distance_Transfers\" >FAQs: Kannur to Wayanad Distance &amp; Transfers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"quick-info-kannur-to-wayanad-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Info_Kannur_to_Wayanad_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Quick Info: Kannur to Wayanad at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Field<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Kannur to Wayanad distance<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~108\u2013115 km (Kannur town to Kalpetta); ~85 km to Mananthavady<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Travel time<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">About 3 hours (add 30\u201345 minutes in monsoon)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Nearest airport for north Wayanad<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kannur International Airport (CNN), Mattannur \u2014 ~65\u201370 km from Mananthavady<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Nearest airport for central\/south Wayanad<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kozhikode International Airport (CCJ) \u2014 ~95\u2013100 km from Kalpetta<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Nearest railway station<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kannur (CAN) and Kozhikode (CLT) \u2014 Wayanad has no railway line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best time to travel<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">October\u2013February (clear roads); June\u2013September for monsoon greenery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Transfer cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Taxi \u20b92,700\u2013\u20b95,500 one way; KSRTC bus under \u20b9200 per head<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ideal trip duration<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2\u20133 days in Wayanad<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kannur to Wayanad distance question doesn&#8217;t have one single answer \u2014 and that&#8217;s exactly where most guides get it wrong. Wayanad is a district, not a town, so your real distance depends on whether you&#8217;re headed to Mananthavady in the north, Kalpetta in the centre, or Sulthan Bathery in the east. This guide breaks down every route, transfer option and fare, plus the stops worth slowing down for. We&#8217;ve also mentioned where [StayVista&#8217;s villas and homestays in Wayanad](INTERNAL-LINK: villas in Wayanad \u2192 StayVista Wayanad listing page) sit along these routes, so you can plan the drive around your check-in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-kannur-to-wayanad-distance-by-road\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Kannur_to_Wayanad_Distance_by_Road\"><\/span>What Is the Kannur to Wayanad Distance by Road?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kannur to Wayanad distance is approximately 108\u2013115 km if you measure from Kannur town to Kalpetta, the district headquarters. Mananthavady is closer at roughly 85 km, while Sulthan Bathery sits farthest at around 135\u2013140 km. Most drives take about 3 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the town-by-town breakdown travellers actually need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">From \u2192 To<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Distance (approx.)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Drive time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kannur town \u2192 Mananthavady<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~85 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.5 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kannur town \u2192 Kalpetta<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~113\u2013115 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kannur town \u2192 Sulthan Bathery<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~135\u2013140 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3.5\u20134 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kannur Airport (Mattannur) \u2192 Mananthavady<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~65\u201370 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~2 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kannur Airport (Mattannur) \u2192 Kalpetta<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~100\u2013108 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~3 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kozhikode Airport (Karipur) \u2192 Kalpetta<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~95\u2013100 km<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.5\u20133 hrs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Distances rounded from Google Maps; verify against your exact pickup point before booking. Aerial distance is only ~86 km, which is why some websites quote confusingly low figures.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why do published figures range from 108 km to 150 km? Because different sites measure to different corners of the district. Once you know your destination town, the numbers above are the ones that matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the monsoon (June\u2013September), add 30\u201345 minutes for reduced visibility on the ghat sections. Compared with the famous Thamarassery Churam on the Kozhikode side \u2014 with its 9 hairpin bends \u2014 the Kannur-side climbs are gentler and friendlier for travellers prone to motion sickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"which-is-the-nearest-airport-to-wayanad-kannur-or-kozhikode\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Is_the_Nearest_Airport_to_Wayanad_Kannur_or_Kozhikode\"><\/span>Which Is the Nearest Airport to Wayanad: Kannur or Kozhikode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kozhikode International Airport (CCJ) is the closest airport for central and southern Wayanad (Kalpetta, Vythiri, Meppadi, Sulthan Bathery), while Kannur International Airport (CNN) is the smarter choice for northern Wayanad (Mananthavady, Thirunelli, Padinjarathara). Wayanad itself has no airport \u2014 or railway station \u2014 of its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Factor<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kannur Airport (CNN)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kozhikode Airport (CCJ)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Location<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mattannur, Kannur district<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Karipur, Malappuram district<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Opened<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">December 2018 (Kerala&#8217;s fourth international airport)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1988<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Best for<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mananthavady, Thirunelli, Kuruva Island, Banasura\/Padinjarathara<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kalpetta, Vythiri, Lakkidi, Meppadi, Sulthan Bathery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Distance to its side of Wayanad<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~65\u201370 km to Mananthavady<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~95\u2013100 km to Kalpetta<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ghat road<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Palchuram or Periya ghats \u2014 gentler gradients<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Thamarassery Churam \u2014 9 hairpin bends<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Crowds<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Newer, noticeably less crowded<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Busier, heavy Gulf-sector traffic<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the practical rule we share with guests: if your stay is north of Kalpetta, fly into Kannur; if it&#8217;s Kalpetta or south, fly into Kozhikode. If fares differ sharply on your dates, Kannur&#8217;s quicker kerb-to-car exit often cancels out the extra few kilometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For flight schedules, check the official&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kannurairport.aero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kannur International Airport website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"kannur-to-wayanad-route-options-two-ghat-roads-not-one\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kannur_to_Wayanad_Route_Options_Two_Ghat_Roads_Not_One\"><\/span>Kannur to Wayanad Route Options: Two Ghat Roads, Not One<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1074\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1635283270352-d820f3018d91.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1635283270352-d820f3018d91.jpg 1074w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1635283270352-d820f3018d91-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1635283270352-d820f3018d91-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1635283270352-d820f3018d91-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1635283270352-d820f3018d91-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1635283270352-d820f3018d91-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1635283270352-d820f3018d91-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Amain Sarath via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two distinct ghat routes from Kannur to Mananthavady \u2014 the Nedumpoil\u2013Periya road via Kuthuparamba, and the Palchuram\u2013Boys Town road via Iritty and Kottiyoor. Many blogs mash these into a single route; they are separate roads on opposite sides of the Kottiyoor forests, and your stops depend entirely on which one you take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"route-1-kannur-%25e2%2586%2592-kuthuparamba-%25e2%2586%2592-nedumpoil-%25e2%2586%2592-periya-%25e2%2586%2592-mananthavady\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_1_Kannur_%E2%86%92_Kuthuparamba_%E2%86%92_Nedumpoil_%E2%86%92_Periya_%E2%86%92_Mananthavady\"><\/span>Route 1: Kannur \u2192 Kuthuparamba \u2192 Nedumpoil \u2192 Periya \u2192 Mananthavady<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workhorse route, used by most KSRTC buses and taxis from Kannur town. It climbs the Nedumpoil\u2013Periya ghat through Kannavam forest stretches, with wide curves and a steady gradient. Best if you&#8217;re starting from Kannur town, Thalassery or the beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"route-2-kannur-airport-%25e2%2586%2592-iritty-%25e2%2586%2592-kottiyoor-%25e2%2586%2592-palchuram-%25e2%2586%2592-boys-town-%25e2%2586%2592-mananthavady\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_2_Kannur_Airport_%E2%86%92_Iritty_%E2%86%92_Kottiyoor_%E2%86%92_Palchuram_%E2%86%92_Boys_Town_%E2%86%92_Mananthavady\"><\/span>Route 2: Kannur Airport \u2192 Iritty \u2192 Kottiyoor \u2192 Palchuram \u2192 Boys Town \u2192 Mananthavady<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scenic route \u2014 and usually the quicker one from the airport, since Mattannur sits on the Iritty side. The Kottiyoor\u2013Palchuram\u2013Boys Town ghat passes waterfalls and mist-prone viewpoints. As of July 2026, this road is fully motorable, though it narrows on the upper stretch; confirm conditions locally during peak monsoon. [VERIFY: current Palchuram ghat road condition]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Route 1 (Nedumpoil)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Route 2 (Palchuram)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Best starting point<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kannur town \/ Thalassery<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kannur Airport \/ Iritty<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Character<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wider, steadier, more traffic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Narrower, quieter, more scenic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Key stops<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kuthuparamba, Nedumpoil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kottiyoor temples, Palchuram waterfalls, Boys Town<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bus availability<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Frequent KSRTC services<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">KSRTC services via Iritty at regular intervals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both routes converge at Mananthavady, the gateway town of northern Wayanad. Driving to Kalpetta or Sulthan Bathery? Continue on NH766\/SH roads from Mananthavady, or ask your driver about the Thamarassery alignment if you started closer to Kozhikode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-reach-wayanad-from-kannur-airport\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Wayanad_from_Kannur_Airport\"><\/span>How to Reach Wayanad from Kannur Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reach Wayanad from Kannur International Airport by prepaid taxi (\u20b92,700\u2013\u20b95,500, ~2\u20133 hours), self-drive rental car, or KSRTC bus via Kannur town or Iritty. Taxis are the fastest door-to-door option; buses are the cheapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"prepaid-taxi-easiest-doortodoor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepaid_Taxi_%E2%80%94_Easiest_Door-to-Door\"><\/span>Prepaid Taxi \u2014 Easiest Door-to-Door<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorised taxi counters operate right outside the arrivals hall. As of July 2026, one-way fares to Wayanad run roughly \u20b92,700\u2013\u20b93,200 for a sedan and up to \u20b95,500 for an SUV on aggregator platforms; airport-counter rates may differ slightly. [VERIFY: current airport prepaid counter rates]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time required:<\/strong>\u00a0~2 hours to Mananthavady; ~3 hours to Kalpetta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong>\u00a0Families with elders or children, travellers with luggage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Book a round trip if you&#8217;re staying 2\u20133 days \u2014 outstation round-trip rates per km are usually kinder than two one-way bookings, and Wayanad&#8217;s attractions are spread out enough that you&#8217;ll want the car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"selfdrive-car-best-for-multiday-exploring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Drive_Car_%E2%80%94_Best_for_Multi-Day_Exploring\"><\/span>Self-Drive Car \u2014 Best for Multi-Day Exploring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rental desks at the airport hand over cars within the hour. Roads are well surfaced, gradients are moderate, and navigation is straightforward \u2014 genuinely manageable even if this is your first Kerala drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0Typically \u20b91,800\u2013\u20b93,000 per day depending on model [VERIFY: current self-drive rates at CNN]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong>\u00a0Couples and small groups planning to move around the district<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Fuel up at Iritty or Mattannur before the ghat section; pumps thin out until Mananthavady.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ksrtc-bus-cheapest-option\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KSRTC_Bus_%E2%80%94_Cheapest_Option\"><\/span>KSRTC Bus \u2014 Cheapest Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Budget travellers can take a bus or taxi from the airport to Kannur town or Iritty, then board KSRTC services towards Mananthavady, Kalpetta or Sulthan Bathery. Buses run at regular intervals through the day on both ghat routes, and the Kannur\u2013Mananthavady fare stays under \u20b9200. [VERIFY: current KSRTC fare]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time required:<\/strong>\u00a04\u20135 hours total including the change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ideal for:<\/strong>\u00a0Solo travellers, backpackers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Check live timings on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ksrtcedp.com\/route\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KSRTC&#8217;s schedule search<\/a>\u00a0or kbuses.in before you land; evening services onto the ghat roads taper off after 8 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"arriving-by-train-instead\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arriving_by_Train_Instead\"><\/span>Arriving by Train Instead?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kannur Railway Station (CAN) is a major stop on the Konkan\u2013Malabar line with direct trains from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. From the station, the same two road routes apply. Since Wayanad has no rail line, Kannur and Kozhikode stations are its practical railheads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"best-stops-on-the-kannur-to-wayanad-drive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Stops_on_the_Kannur_to_Wayanad_Drive\"><\/span>Best Stops on the Kannur to Wayanad Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1723709431768-d749b0d814b9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42259\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1723709431768-d749b0d814b9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1723709431768-d749b0d814b9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1723709431768-d749b0d814b9-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1723709431768-d749b0d814b9-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Adnan Saifee via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right stops depend on your route \u2014 here&#8217;s what&#8217;s actually on each road, with the details you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"kuthuparamba-route-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kuthuparamba_Route_1\"><\/span>Kuthuparamba (Route 1)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A busy junction town 25 km from Kannur, and the traditional breakfast halt before the hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detail<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Entry fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free (town)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Timings<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Eateries open by 7 am<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best time<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Morning, before the ghat climb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How to reach<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">25 km from Kannur town on the Mananthavady road<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Time required<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">30\u201345 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Food stops, quick market browsing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Order a Malabar breakfast \u2014 puttu with kadala curry \u2014 and pick up banana chips for the drive.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"nedumpoil-route-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nedumpoil_Route_1\"><\/span>Nedumpoil (Route 1)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quiet green village where the climb properly begins, with roadside tea stalls brewing spice-laced chai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detail<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Entry fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Timings<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Stalls run roughly 8 am\u20137 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best time<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Early morning for mist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How to reach<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~55 km from Kannur, between Kuthuparamba and the Periya ghat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Time required<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20\u201330 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tea break, photography, leg-stretch walks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">The stretch just after Nedumpoil runs through Kannavam forest \u2014 drive slow at dawn and dusk; deer crossings are common.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"palchuram-waterfalls-amp-viewpoint-route-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palchuram_Waterfalls_Viewpoint_Route_2\"><\/span>Palchuram Waterfalls &amp; Viewpoint (Route 2)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highlight of the Iritty\u2013Boys Town road: seasonal falls beside the tarmac and valley views that open up after light rain. Most tourists racing to Wayanad miss it entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detail<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Entry fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Timings<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Daylight hours; avoid after dark<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best time<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">June\u2013November, when the falls are alive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How to reach<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">On the Kottiyoor\u2013Boys Town ghat, ~45 km from Kannur Airport<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Time required<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20\u201330 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Photography, birdwatching, waterfall stops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Park only in the marked lay-bys \u2014 the road narrows here, and mist can drop visibility within minutes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"mananthavady-your-arrival-town-both-routes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mananthavady_%E2%80%94_Your_Arrival_Town_Both_Routes\"><\/span>Mananthavady \u2014 Your Arrival Town (Both Routes)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both ghat roads land you in Mananthavady, northern Wayanad&#8217;s hub and the base for Thirunelli, Kuruva Island and the Tholpetty forest range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detail<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Entry fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free (town)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Timings<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Markets active 9 am\u20138 pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best time<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Year-round<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How to reach<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~85 km from Kannur town; ~65\u201370 km from Kannur Airport<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Time required<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Half a day, or use it as your base<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Families, pilgrims, first-time Wayanad visitors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Stock up on spices here rather than at tourist-priced stalls near the attractions \u2014 the Sunday market is the locals&#8217; pick.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[IMAGE SLOT 1 \u2014 alt: &#8220;Winding ghat road from Kannur to Wayanad through green forest near Palchuram&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"places-to-visit-in-wayanad-after-the-drive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_Visit_in_Wayanad_After_the_Drive\"><\/span>Places to Visit in Wayanad After the Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1074\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1606388341424-54c9fe7a8270.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1606388341424-54c9fe7a8270.jpg 1074w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1606388341424-54c9fe7a8270-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1606388341424-54c9fe7a8270-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1606388341424-54c9fe7a8270-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1606388341424-54c9fe7a8270-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1606388341424-54c9fe7a8270-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/photo-1606388341424-54c9fe7a8270-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Arnold Antoo via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transfer is short enough that most guests start sightseeing the same afternoon. These five anchor any northern-Wayanad itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"edakkal-caves\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edakkal_Caves\"><\/span>Edakkal Caves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Edakkal&#8217;s rock shelters on Ambukuthi Hill hold Neolithic petroglyphs estimated at 6,000+ years old \u2014 among the finest prehistoric carvings in South India, first documented by Fred Fawcett in the 1890s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detail<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Entry fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~\u20b950 adults, ~\u20b930 children [VERIFY: current fee]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Timings<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~9 am\u20134 pm ticket counter; closed Mondays [VERIFY: current timings]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best time<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">October\u2013February; go before 10 am to beat queues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How to reach<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Near Ambalavayal, ~12 km from Sulthan Bathery, ~25 km from Kalpetta<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Time required<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2\u20133 hours including the 45-minute uphill walk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">History lovers, active families (moderate fitness needed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wear proper shoes \u2014 the final stretch is a steep rock scramble with railings. Carry water; there&#8217;s little shade.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pookode-lake\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pookode_Lake\"><\/span>Pookode Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A freshwater lake ringed by evergreen forest at about 770 m altitude near Vythiri \u2014 Wayanad&#8217;s easiest, most family-friendly outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detail<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Entry fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~\u20b930\u2013\u20b950; pedal boating extra [VERIFY: current fee]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Timings<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~9 am\u20135:30 pm daily [VERIFY: current timings]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best time<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mornings; monsoon months for the greenest frames<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How to reach<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~2 km off NH766 near Lakkidi, 15 km from Kalpetta<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Time required<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.5\u20132 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Families, couples<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pair it with the Lakkidi viewpoint 3 km away \u2014 the mist rolls through Lakkidi by late afternoon.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/pookode-lake-wayanad-charges-timings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pookode Lake, Wayanad 2026: \u20b940 Entry, Boat Charges from \u20b9300 &amp; Timings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"banasura-sagar-dam\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banasura_Sagar_Dam\"><\/span>Banasura Sagar Dam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banasura Sagar near Padinjarathara is the largest earthen dam in India, its reservoir dotted with islands that surface and vanish with the seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detail<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Entry fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~\u20b950\u2013\u20b9100; speed boating charged separately [VERIFY: current fees]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Timings<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~9:30 am\u20135 pm [VERIFY: current timings]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best time<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Just after monsoon (September\u2013December) when the reservoir is full<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How to reach<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~21 km from Kalpetta, ~25 km from Mananthavady via Padinjarathara<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">All ages; boating enthusiasts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Time required<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2\u20133 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">The 15-minute walk up the dam bund rewards you with the best panorama \u2014 most visitors stop at the boating point and miss it.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"thirunelli-temple\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thirunelli_Temple\"><\/span>Thirunelli Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ancient Maha Vishnu temple in the Brahmagiri foothills, ringed by forest \u2014 and meaningfully easier to reach from the Kannur side than from Kozhikode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detail<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Entry fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Free; ritual charges vary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Timings<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~5:30 am\u201312 pm, 5:30\u20138 pm [VERIFY: current darshan hours]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best time<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Early morning for rituals at the Papanasini stream<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How to reach<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~30 km north of Mananthavady through Tholpetty forest roads<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Time required<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Half a day with the drive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pilgrims, heritage and forest lovers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">The forest road from Mananthavady closes to traffic after dusk \u2014 plan to return by 6 pm. Dress code applies inside the temple.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"kuruva-island-kuruvadweep\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kuruva_Island_Kuruvadweep\"><\/span>Kuruva Island (Kuruvadweep)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 950-acre cluster of uninhabited river islands on the Kabani, explored on bamboo rafts and forest trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Detail<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Entry fee<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~\u20b9100\u2013\u20b9150 including raft crossing [VERIFY: current fee]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Timings<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~9 am\u20133:30 pm last entry;&nbsp;<strong>closed during monsoon<\/strong>&nbsp;(typically June\u2013September) [VERIFY: reopening date]<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Best time<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">October\u2013May<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>How to reach<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~17 km east of Mananthavady<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Time required<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2\u20133 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Ideal for<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nature walks, families, birdwatchers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Entry counts are capped daily by the forest department \u2014 reach before 11 am in December\u2013January.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[IMAGE SLOT 2 \u2014 alt: &#8220;Banasura Sagar Dam reservoir with islands, Wayanad, Kerala&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"best-time-to-travel-from-kannur-to-wayanad\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Travel_from_Kannur_to_Wayanad\"><\/span>Best Time to Travel from Kannur to Wayanad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October to February is the best window for the Kannur to Wayanad journey \u2014 dry ghat roads, 15\u201325\u00b0C weather in the hills, and every attraction open. June to September trades convenience for drama: waterfalls at full throttle, but slower ghat driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Season<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Months<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">What to expect<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Post-monsoon &amp; winter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Oct\u2013Feb<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Peak season; clear roads, cool evenings, Kuruva open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Summer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mar\u2013May<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Warm on the coast, pleasantly cooler in Wayanad; light crowds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Monsoon<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Jun\u2013Sep<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lush and misty; add 30\u201345 min drive time; Kuruva closed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelling in monsoon anyway? You&#8217;re in for the best version of Palchuram&#8217;s waterfalls \u2014 just start the ghat climb before 4 pm, when mist thickens fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"road-conditions-and-driving-tips-as-of-july-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_Conditions_and_Driving_Tips_as_of_July_2026\"><\/span>Road Conditions and Driving Tips (as of July 2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kannur\u2013Wayanad roads are well maintained, with gentler gradients than the Thamarassery Churam&#8217;s 9 hairpins on the Kozhikode side \u2014 which is exactly why many repeat visitors now prefer entering Wayanad from Kannur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practical checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start early; ghat traffic and afternoon mist both build after 3 pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fuel up at Mattannur, Iritty or Kuthuparamba \u2014 pumps are sparse on the climbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use lower gears downhill instead of riding the brakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch for wildlife on the Kannavam and Tholpetty forest stretches, especially at dawn and dusk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In heavy rain, pull into a lay-by and wait out the worst 10 minutes rather than crawling blind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile network drops on parts of both ghats; download offline maps before leaving the airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"suggested-itineraries-after-your-kannur-to-wayanad-transfer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggested_Itineraries_After_Your_Kannur_to_Wayanad_Transfer\"><\/span>Suggested Itineraries After Your Kannur to Wayanad Transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Same-day arrival plan (half day):<\/strong>&nbsp;Land at Kannur Airport \u2192 Route 2 with a Palchuram stop \u2192 check in at Mananthavady by 1 pm \u2192 Kuruva Island (Oct\u2013May) or Banasura Sagar in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weekend (2 days):<\/strong>&nbsp;Day 1 \u2014 arrival drive, Pookode Lake and Lakkidi viewpoint en route to your stay near Kalpetta. Day 2 \u2014 Edakkal Caves early, Banasura Sagar after lunch, sunset at the dam bund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extended (3+ days):<\/strong>&nbsp;Add Thirunelli Temple and the Tholpetty wildlife safari on day 3, plus a slow plantation morning \u2014 this is where staying in one comfortable base pays off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-to-stay-in-wayanad\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Wayanad\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Wayanad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wayanad rewards travellers who stay put in one well-located home rather than hopping hotels \u2014 the attractions radiate 20\u201330 minutes in every direction. StayVista&#8217;s private villas and homestays across the district come with staff, home-cooked Kerala meals and space for multi-generation groups. Five picks, with nightly rates as of July 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Novera Villa, Wayanad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/novera-594171.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/novera-594171.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/novera-594171-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/novera-594171-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/novera-594171-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/novera-594171-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/novera-594171-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/novera-594171-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/novera-594171-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/novera?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=kannur_to_wayanad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Veda @ Griha Sankalapa Villa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veda-at-griha-sankalpa-42eeee.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veda-at-griha-sankalpa-42eeee.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veda-at-griha-sankalpa-42eeee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veda-at-griha-sankalpa-42eeee-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veda-at-griha-sankalpa-42eeee-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veda-at-griha-sankalpa-42eeee-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veda-at-griha-sankalpa-42eeee-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veda-at-griha-sankalpa-42eeee-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/veda-at-griha-sankalpa-42eeee-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/villa\/veda-at-griha-sankalpa?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=kannur_to_wayanad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs-kannur-to-wayanad-distance-amp-transfers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Kannur_to_Wayanad_Distance_Transfers\"><\/span>FAQs: Kannur to Wayanad Distance &amp; Transfers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784296161265\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which airport is closest to Wayanad \u2014 Kannur or Kozhikode?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Kozhikode International Airport (CCJ) is closest for central and southern Wayanad, including Kalpetta, Vythiri and Sulthan Bathery. Kannur International Airport (CNN) is more convenient for northern Wayanad \u2014 Mananthavady, Thirunelli and Padinjarathara \u2014 about 80 km from Mananthavady.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784296181561\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the Kannur to Wayanad distance by road?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Kannur to Wayanad distance is about 113\u2013115 km from Kannur town to Kalpetta, 80\u201382 km to Mananthavady, and 135\u2013140 km to Sulthan Bathery. From Kannur International Airport at Mattannur, Mananthavady is about 80 km.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784296201020\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does it take to reach Wayanad from Kannur Airport?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">About 2\u20132.5 hours to Mananthavady and around 3 hours to Kalpetta, depending on traffic and weather. Add 30\u201345 minutes during the June\u2013September monsoon for mist and slower ghat driving.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784296224646\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much does a taxi from Kannur Airport to Wayanad cost?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As of July 2026, one-way taxi fares run roughly \u20b92,700\u2013\u20b93,800 for a sedan and up to \u20b95,500 for an SUV. Ebix-run prepaid counters operate at the arrivals exit, and round-trip outstation rates work out cheaper for 2\u20133 day stays.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784296249688\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is there a direct bus from Kannur to Wayanad?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. KSRTC runs regular services from Kannur to Mananthavady via the Nedumpoil\u2013Periya ghat, and via Iritty\u2013Palchuram on the second route, with connections onward to Kalpetta and Sulthan Bathery. The Kannur\u2013Mananthavady fare is about \u20b9140, and the run takes roughly 2.5 hours.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784296270114\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does Wayanad have its own airport or railway station?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Wayanad has neither an airport nor a railway line. The nearest airports are Kozhikode (CCJ) and Kannur (CNN), and the nearest major railway stations are Kozhikode and Kannur, both on well-connected trunk lines.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784296291070\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which route is better \u2014 Nedumpoil or Palchuram?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Take the Nedumpoil\u2013Periya route from Kannur town for a wider, steadier road with more bus options. Take the Iritty\u2013Palchuram\u2013Boys Town route from Kannur Airport for shorter distance to Mananthavady and better scenery, accepting a narrower upper stretch.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1784296305429\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the Kannur to Wayanad road safe during monsoon?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, with sensible precautions. Both ghat roads stay open in the rains; expect mist, occasional waterfalls over the tarmac near Palchuram, and 30\u201345 minutes of extra driving time. Start climbs before late afternoon and avoid overtaking on blind curves.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kannur to Wayanad distance \u2014 108\u2013115 km, about 3 hours \u2014 makes this one of Kerala&#8217;s easiest hill transfers, and Kannur International Airport has quietly become the smartest gateway to northern Wayanad. Pick the Palchuram route from the airport for scenery, the Nedumpoil route from town for simplicity, and keep a morning free for Edakkal or Kuruva once you arrive. When you&#8217;re ready to lock in the trip, StayVista&#8217;s Wayanad villas and homestays make a single comfortable base for all of it \u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/kerala\/villas-in-wayanad?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic-organic&amp;utm_campaign=kannur_to_wayanad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start with the Wayanad collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TL;DR:&nbsp;The Kannur to Wayanad distance is roughly 108\u2013115 km by road, and most travellers complete the drive in about 3 hours. 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Kannur International Airport (CNN) is more convenient for northern Wayanad \u2014 Mananthavady, Thirunelli and Padinjarathara \u2014 about 80 km from Mananthavady.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#faq-question-1784296181561","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#faq-question-1784296181561","name":"What is the Kannur to Wayanad distance by road?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Kannur to Wayanad distance is about 113\u2013115 km from Kannur town to Kalpetta, 80\u201382 km to Mananthavady, and 135\u2013140 km to Sulthan Bathery. From Kannur International Airport at Mattannur, Mananthavady is about 80 km.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#faq-question-1784296201020","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#faq-question-1784296201020","name":"How long does it take to reach Wayanad from Kannur Airport?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"About 2\u20132.5 hours to Mananthavady and around 3 hours to Kalpetta, depending on traffic and weather. Add 30\u201345 minutes during the June\u2013September monsoon for mist and slower ghat driving.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#faq-question-1784296224646","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#faq-question-1784296224646","name":"How much does a taxi from Kannur Airport to Wayanad cost?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"As of July 2026, one-way taxi fares run roughly \u20b92,700\u2013\u20b93,800 for a sedan and up to \u20b95,500 for an SUV. Ebix-run prepaid counters operate at the arrivals exit, and round-trip outstation rates work out cheaper for 2\u20133 day stays.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#faq-question-1784296249688","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#faq-question-1784296249688","name":"Is there a direct bus from Kannur to Wayanad?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. KSRTC runs regular services from Kannur to Mananthavady via the Nedumpoil\u2013Periya ghat, and via Iritty\u2013Palchuram on the second route, with connections onward to Kalpetta and Sulthan Bathery. The Kannur\u2013Mananthavady fare is about \u20b9140, and the run takes roughly 2.5 hours.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#faq-question-1784296270114","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/kannur-to-wayanad-distance-complete-guide\/#faq-question-1784296270114","name":"Does Wayanad have its own airport or railway station?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Wayanad has neither an airport nor a railway line. 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