The North Kerala Trail — Seven Nights from Wayanad to Bekal
Northern Kerala is a different state from the one most itineraries show. There are no houseboats here and no tea-garden hill station circuit. Instead there is Wayanad's forest and plantation country, the long fort at Bekal standing over the sea, and the beaches and theyyam country around Kannur.
- Duration
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Destinations
- Kozhikode · Wayanad · Bekal · Kannur
- Travel style
- Wellness · Beach & Islands
- Stays
- 3★ accommodation
- Meals
- Daily breakfast, from Day 2 to Day 8.
- Transfers
- Bekal sightseeing, on a seat-in-coach basis.
Journey overview
Northern Kerala is a different state from the one most itineraries show. There are no houseboats here and no tea-garden hill station circuit. Instead there is Wayanad's forest and plantation country, the long fort at Bekal standing over the sea, and the beaches and theyyam country around Kannur.
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Why you'll love this journey
- Seven nights in northern Kerala, away from the usual circuit.
- Two nights in the Wayanad hills.
- Bekal, one of the largest and best-preserved forts in Kerala.
- Two nights on the quiet Kannur coast.
- Four bases reached from Calicut rather than Kochi.
Day-by-day itinerary
You are met at Calicut airport and driven to your hotel. Calicut is where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498, which makes it the point at which European trade with India began. The rest of the day is free.
You drive inland and upward to Wayanad, about three hours through the northern Western Ghats, climbing steeply through forest and plantation country. You check in and the remainder of the day is free in noticeably cooler air.
A day of Wayanad sightseeing through the district's plantation and forest country — coffee, pepper and cardamom grow here, and the hills are among the greenest in the state.
You drive north to Bekal on the coast, about five hours, descending from the hills and rejoining the sea. The rest of the day is free once you reach the coast.
A day of Bekal sightseeing. The fort there is among the largest and best preserved in Kerala, built on a headland with the sea on three sides, and the beach runs below it.
You drive south along the coast to Kannur, about two and a half hours. The district is known for its handloom weaving, its beaches and its theyyam ritual tradition. The rest of the day is free.
A day of Kannur sightseeing, taking in the district's coastal and cultural sights. Kannur sits away from the main tourist routes and the beaches here are quiet by Kerala standards.
After breakfast you check out and are driven back down the coast to Calicut airport for your onward flight. Your onward flight is not part of this package, so allow the check-in time your airline requires.
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Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- 7 nights' accommodation — one night Calicut, two nights Wayanad, two nights Bekal and two nights Kannur.
- Daily breakfast, from Day 2 to Day 8.
- Private airport transfer on arrival, Calicut airport to your hotel.
- Private airport transfer on departure, to Calicut airport.
- Wayanad sightseeing, on a seat-in-coach basis.
- Bekal sightseeing, on a seat-in-coach basis.
- Kannur sightseeing, on a seat-in-coach basis.
- All surface travel between Calicut, Wayanad, Bekal and Kannur, on a seat-in-coach basis.
Not included
- GST is extra and is charged on the final amount.
- TCS is extra and is charged on the final amount.
- International airfare is extra and is not included.
- Domestic and internal airfare is extra and is not included.
- Visa is extra and is not included — visa fees, associated service charges, airport taxes and any related charges.
- Travel insurance is extra and is not included.
- All meals other than the daily breakfasts listed above, and any meals expressly listed as part of a named included component. Lunches, dinners and drinks with meals are not included otherwise.
- Domestic airfare and rail fare. Travel to and from the start and end points of this itinerary is not included.
- Any optional activity, boat ride, entry ticket or excursion described as optional or recommended rather than included.
- Any sightseeing, entry ticket or excursion not specifically listed under Inclusions.
- Monument, temple and sanctuary entrance fees where charged separately, and any camera or video charges.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone, minibar, and anything of a personal nature.
- Early check-in and late check-out charges, and any hotel upgrade.
- Anything not specifically listed under Inclusions.
Accommodation, meals & transport
What the journey covers day to day, taken from this package's own inclusions.
🏨 Accommodation
- Comfort standard
- 7 nights' accommodation — one night Calicut, two nights Wayanad, two nights Bekal and two nights Kannur.
🍽 Meals
- Daily breakfast, from Day 2 to Day 8.
🚆 Transport
- Private airport transfer on arrival, Calicut airport to your hotel.
- Private airport transfer on departure, to Calicut airport.
- Wayanad sightseeing, on a seat-in-coach basis.
- Bekal sightseeing, on a seat-in-coach basis.
- Kannur sightseeing, on a seat-in-coach basis.
- All surface travel between Calicut, Wayanad, Bekal and Kannur, on a seat-in-coach basis.
Flights, visa & practical
Arranged separately from the journey itself — listed here so there are no surprises.
✈ Flights
- International airfare is extra and is not included.
- Domestic and internal airfare is extra and is not included.
- Domestic airfare and rail fare. Travel to and from the start and end points of this itinerary is not included.
🛂 Visa
- Visa is extra and is not included — visa fees, associated service charges, airport taxes and any related charges.
🛡 Insurance
- Travel insurance is extra and is not included.
Every journey is quoted individually for your travel dates and party. Read our pricing terms for how a quotation is prepared. Cancellations and amendments follow our Refund & Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions.
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