Up the nine hairpins of the Thamarassery ghat for a day in Wayanad: the view from Lakkidi, a forest lake at Pookode and India's largest earth dam at Banasura Sagar.
Highlights: Thamarassery ghat, Lakkidi viewpoint, Pookode Lake, Banasura Sagar Dam
Itinerary
6:30 AM — Pickup Kozhikode railway station · KSRTC Mavoor Road bus station · Calicut Airport (on request) (Breakfast at Thamarassery, own expense)
8:45 AM — Thamarassery ghat & Lakkidi Nine hairpins up to the Lakkidi viewpoint and the Chain Tree. (Photos at the viewpoint only)
9:30 AM — Pookode Lake A freshwater lake ringed by forest. (Entry & boating own expense)
11:45 AM — Banasura Sagar Dam India's largest earth dam, with islands in the reservoir. Lunch after, own expense. (Entry & boating own expense)
2:30 PM — Kalpetta tea, spice & honey: Wayanad tea, pepper and honey before the drive down. (Shopping optional)
6:30 PM — Drop-off Kozhikode station, KSRTC bus station, Calicut Airport, or your own stop in the city
Good to know
⛰️ The ghat: About 2 hours each way via Thamarassery and the ghat — longer on weekends and holidays. We leave Wayanad by 3:00 PM so the drive down is in daylight.
🌧️ Rain & closures: Heavy-rain alerts can close the ghat, the dam or boating — we check the evening before. If the ghat is shut we call you and reschedule or refund.
🤢 Winding roads: The ghat has nine hairpins — take a motion-sickness tablet if you need one. Tell us when booking and we'll keep a front seat for you.
🗓️ Want more time?: Edakkal Caves and the treks need another day. Ask about our private Wayanad 2-day trip.
