A guided forest walk to Dhoni falls in the cool of the morning, then lunch on the way and an easy afternoon in the Kanjirapuzha dam gardens near Mannarkkad.
Highlights: Guided forest trek, Dhoni falls, Kanjirapuzha gardens, Reserve forest
Itinerary
7:00 AM — Pickup Palakkad Junction (Olavakkode) · Palakkad KSRTC bus station · your hotel in town
7:45 AM — Dhoni forest trek A guided walk of a few kilometres through the reserve forest with the forest department. (Guide fee own expense)
9:30 AM — Dhoni falls Rest by the cascade in the forest, then the walk back down. (No bathing)
12:30 PM — Lunch on the way Lunch at Kalladikode or Mannarkkad on the Kozhikode road, own expense.
2:00 PM — Kanjirapuzha dam & gardens Gardens and lawns below the dam, with views of the Western Ghats. (Entry own expense)
5:30 PM — Drop-off Palakkad Junction, KSRTC bus station, or your own stop in town
Good to know
🥾 The trek: Uneven forest path with some steep, rocky parts — about 3 hours there and back. Not for guests with knee or heart trouble; children with an adult only.
🌳 Forest rules: Treks run only with a forest department guide; group size and timings are set by them. The forest may close in heavy rain or when elephants are about — we confirm the day before.
🩸 Leeches & rain: Leeches are common in the monsoon; socks and salt help. Wet rocks near the falls are slippery — no bathing, no climbing.
🚯 Plastic-free: No disposable plastic inside the forest; bags may be checked. Bring a reusable bottle; we refill water in the vehicle.
