Eveything About KattuKunnu-Unexplored Spot in Wayanad

Many places are favorites of trekkers in Wayanad, like Banasura hills, Chembra peak, and Kattukunnu hills. People come in these places to trek in the tranquility of nature. The trekking paths are more or less safe and filled with mesmerizing beauty around. If you rent a car in Wayanad you can easily reach the town's destination. 

The trekking routes of Banasura hills and Kattukunnu are some of the best trekking paths for bachelors. The path of trekking is quite good and filled with lush green meadow. You cannot only go trekking, you can also try cycling and camping in this area. The latter option is specially meant for college students and bachelors. If you choose cycling,you must start from the Banasura hills.

How to Plan a trip to Kattukunnu in Wayanad ? 

Wayanad is a paradise for trekking lovers, enough for trekking enthusiasts to head to this destination during the holiday season. It is a delightful place for nature lovers as they can explore a huge expanse of rich forest cover, unspoiled wilderness, and undulating hills. Wayanad has excellent road connectivity to Bangalore, Mysore, Kozhikode, and other major towns in Kerala, making traveling by road to Wayanad more convenient.

One of the best ways to hit the road is to hire a rental car to reach Wayanad and explore Kattukunnu, a nearby attraction for trek lovers. Most tourists visiting Kattukunnu opt for IndusGo car rental services as it provides the best car rental services in India. You can avail of a car of your choice and opt for a car with a chauffeur or choose to self-drive if you want. 

A rental car gives you the freedom to choose from a variety of flexible booking options. You can select where you want the car to be delivered and leave it at any place of your preference once your trip is over. You can hire the car on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis to enjoy total flexibility in car rental services.

Best places to visit in Kattukunnu and things to do 

If you are on an exploring spree in Kattukunnu, and finding out the answer to - how to plan a trip in kattukunnu, then follow our guide for a complete tour itinerary for an enjoyable and wild holiday trip:

1. Banasura Hills

These hills are near  Kattukunnu and are very famous for paths created for trekking and cycling. If you choose to cycle, you must start from these Banasura hills. If you choose cycling,you will also see the picturesque tea plantations as the cycling route goes through them. You should book a cycling or trekking package via your travel agent.

The trekking distance is 20 kilometers, and the height of the mountains is over 2000 meters, so you must bring the major necessities for trekking. You will be picked up from your hotel, and based on the distance, it will take a few hours to one whole night to reach Banasura hills. If it is an overnight journey,organizers will take you to your hotel to take a nap before you start trekking. 

You may be lucky enough to see some deer or wild boars during your trekking. Sometimes while you are starting your trekking, you may see herds of elephants. After trekking, you have two options, stay there overnight through camping, or return your hotel for the next day tour. Depending on the decision of the organizers who take you for the trekking, you can be taken to the Banasura dam on the same day or on the next day. 

Also Read: Wildlife and Forest Destinations in Kerala For Jungle Safari 

2. Meenmutty Falls

The organizers can take you to the next trekking destination i,e., Meenmutty waterfalls. If time permits, you can visit the Banasura dam first and start for the Meenmutty waterfalls later. The falls lie at 1000 feet ,and the road to these waterfalls goes through an adventurous jungle trek. If you are going to stay the whole day there, then you can bathe in that falls. In that case, you must bring some extra pair of clothes. The falls open for visitors from 10 AM. You will get snacks for breakfast from the shops near the falls.

3. Kattukunnu Trekking

This mountain is near the Banasura hills and you can overlook the Banasura reservoir from the Kattukunnu Mountains. You can trek the Kattukunnu hills the day after you visit the Meenmutty waterfalls. Since the hills are covered with trees, bushes, and shrubs, you can expect a lot of mosquitoes in this area.Before starting your trekking journey, you must cover yourself with mosquito repellent creams. You can also keep some extra pair of clothes if you want to dip in the nearby lakes. Some parts of the mountains appear to be covered by the cloud's flakes and look heavenly. 

Mostly the trekkers go trekking over the Banasura hills and sometimes go to the Banasura dam on their way back. Therefore, you will find lesser tourists and trekkers in this area. This will be memorable for trekkers who are college students or bachelors. The trekking of Kattukunnu is generally over within 4-5 hours. If you have energy left, you can nap on top of Kattukunnu and start trekking Sayippu Kunnu.

You need to start early in the morning if you're trekking in Kattukunnu as most of the trekkers have said that whether it is the Banasura hills or Kattukunnu, the valley areas become too hot by 10 am. Therefore, you must quickly cover the grass valleys and go to the top. You will get to see some smaller waterfalls on the way; some of them have decreased to mere small streams due to globalization and overheating.

Also Read: Top Trekking Places in Kerala You Must Visit At Least Once 

The next day, you will have to return to the hotel from where you started trekking for Banasura hills. The organizers may take you that night back to the place you started. Otherwise, you can to stay that night in the hotel and then go back the next day, but that would incur an unnecessary cost. If you take a guide while trekking these hills,which would incur more cost. However, it would help if you took a guide while trekking Kattukunnu, Banasura, and towards Meenmutty waterfalls. Otherwise, you will not be able to know the correct route and will take more time to complete the trekking. 

As these places are less crowded and have fewer shops, you should also keep ample drinking water with you. Sometimes tourists take clear water from the streams to quench their temporary thirst. However, this is not a good idea as these hilly areas' water is mostly the source of diarrhea, cholera, and other water-borne diseases. Some other essential things especially, while trekking Kattukunnu hills, are sunscreen lotion and sweaters because there will be a lot of heat during the daytime in the valleys. 

As soon as the afternoon sets in and you are on the top of the hills, you will feel the cold. Your organizing company will not provide these items. One last piece of advice would be to include camping on the trip. Some tourists book the trekking tour without camping, but that will rip off a lot of fun. Camping is the main part of trekking. In fact, since trekking on Kattukunnu will finish quite early, you can rest and stay the night by camping and start for trekking Sayippu Kunnu the next day. An even better option could be to trek both hills on the same day and keep the entire night for camping.

Conclusion

 Here we give you a few pointers to remember while going on trekking expeditions to Kattukunnu and its surrounding places: 

• Wear proper trekking shoes.

• Wear full served clothing and full pants to protect yourself from getting hurt by thorny bushes or any bruises.

• Put on mosquito repellent ointment and spray yourself with pest-repellant sprays

• Do not pack a heavy bag; keep your backpack light

• Take required permits and follow all rules and regulations of the trekking location

• Never litter on the trail; collect all disposables in your bag and throw them in a proper dustbin

So make sure you follow our guide for a perfect Kuttukunnu trip. Enjoy your trek experiences to the fullest and follow all rules for your safety.