Thamarassery Churam — Kozhikode toWayanad.
Distance
85 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
950 m
Thamarassery Churam — Kozhikode to Wayanad.
A short but thrilling climb from the Malabar Coast into the highlands of Wayanad. The Thamarassery Churam ghat on NH766 twists up nine tight hairpin bends from Adivaram to the Lakkidi viewpoint at 700m, trading humid coconut plains for cool evergreen forest, spice gardens and tea country in the space of 14km.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance85 km
Days1
Total climb950 m
Fuel stops1 along route
DifficultyModerate
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The route.
KozhikodeStart · Start in Kozhikode (Calicut) on the Malabar Coast. Fuel up and head east on NH766 toward the Western Ghats.
ThamarasseryFuel Stop · Last town before the ghat. Top off fuel and grab a Malabar breakfast; the nine-bend climb begins just ahead at Adivaram.
Lakkidi ViewpointScenic Point · Top of the nine-hairpin ghat at 700m. The viewpoint looks back down the switchbacks to the Malabar plains — the gateway to Wayanad.
Pookode LakePhoto Spot · A serene freshwater lake ringed by evergreen forest just off the highway. Popular stop for a walk and a boat ride.
VythiriScenic Point · Rainforest resort town in the heart of Wayanad — waterfalls and spice plantations line the surrounding roads.
KalpettaEnd · End in Kalpetta, Wayanad district town, surrounded by tea and coffee estates.
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