Treks
8 scored trails across Kerala — from easy day hikes to serious expeditions
8 treks found
Ponmudi · Kerala
Easy trail through montane forest to the Golden Peak viewpoint. Butterfly-rich path through cardamom and coffee. Perfect family trek with stunning views of the Agasthyamalai range.
Wayanad · Kerala
Easy 2km trek from the permit point to the famous heart-shaped lake. The lake that broke the internet. Suitable for families — the trail is well-maintained and gentle. Stop at the lake, no need to continue to the peak.
Short steep trek up to the prehistoric Edakkal Caves containing 8,000-year-old Mesolithic petroglyphs. One of the oldest human archaeological sites in South India. The cave is a natural cleft between two massive boulders.
Athirapally Falls · Kerala
Easy forest trail connecting Athirapally Falls to Vazhachal Falls through dense Western Ghats evergreen forest. Best in monsoon when both waterfalls are in full flow. Birdwatching opportunities en route.
Trek to Wayanad's highest peak past the viral heart-shaped lake. Rolling grasslands, shola forests, and panoramic views of the Western Ghats. The heart lake at the midpoint is one of Kerala's most photographed spots.
Munnar · Kerala
Trek to Kerala's second-highest peak through rolling grasslands and rhododendron forests. At 2,640m, the summit offers views of Tamil Nadu and Kerala simultaneously. The most rewarding multi-day trek in Kerala.
Thekkady (Periyar) · Kerala
A unique night-camping trek inside Periyar Tiger Reserve, guided by reformed poachers. Sleep in the forest, track wildlife, and experience the jungle at its most raw. One of India's most unique wildlife experiences.
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) · Kerala
Trek to the sacred peak of Agasthya Muni through the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary. One of Kerala's most challenging treks — steep ascents, dense forest, and a summit used by the Kani tribe for medicinal herb collection. Open only Jan-March.
