Into the Malabar forest hills: the Kakkayam reservoir and its forest ghat, a boat on still green water, then the Peruvannamuzhi dam and gardens on the Kuttiady river.
7:00 AM — Pickup Kozhikode railway station · KSRTC Mavoor Road bus station · Calicut Airport (on request)
9:15 AM — Kakkayam dam & reservoir Up the forest ghat past the check post to the dam, viewpoints and a boat on the reservoir if running. (Entry & boating own expense)
11:00 AM — Forest walk & viewpoint A short guided walk near the dam towards the gorge and falls, if the forest staff allow it that day. (Seasonal · forest rules)
12:45 PM — Lunch · Koorachundu Simple Kerala meals in the hill town, own expense.
2:30 PM — Peruvannamuzhi dam The dam on the Kuttiady river, its garden and a boat ride on the reservoir. (Boating paid direct)
6:30 PM — Drop-off Kozhikode station, KSRTC bus station, Calicut Airport, or your own stop in the city
Good to know
🌳 Forest rules: Kakkayam lies on the edge of the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary; the forest check post has fixed timings and may check bags. No plastic, no music, no feeding animals; stay with the group on walks.
🌧️ Rain & closures: In heavy rain the forest department or KSEB may close the dam area, walks or boating. We check the evening before; if Kakkayam is shut we spend longer at Peruvannamuzhi.
⛰️ The ghat: The last stretch to Kakkayam is a steep, narrow forest ghat with tight bends. If you get car-sick, sit in front and take your tablet before the climb.
🛶 Boating: Boats are run by the dam tourism counters, paid direct; life jackets for everyone. Boating may stop in wind or rain, or after the afternoon cut-off.
