Kozhikode district, Kerala, India

Places to visit near Vythiri

Vythiri is a town in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 temples and 20 waterfalls. The must-see places are Honey Museum (2 km), Pookode Lake (2 km) and En Ooru (4 km).

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Vythiri, Kerala
Vythiri, Kozhikode district, Kerala, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vythiri at a glance

Location
Kozhikode district, Kerala, India
Coordinates
11.5500° N, 76.0400° E
Places within 50 km
126 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Kalpetta, 10 km
Railway station
Chemancheri (CMC), 48 km
Airport
Calicut International Airport (CCJ), 59 km

Top places to visit near Vythiri

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vythiri: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vythiri

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vythiri. The closest is Lakkidi View Point (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vythiri

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vythiri. The closest is Malabar WLS (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Temples near Vythiri

40 temples within 100 km of Vythiri. The closest is Kurungaloor Mahashiva Temple (16 km); the best-known is Pena Kavu (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Vythiri

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Vythiri. The closest is Kurchiarmala Waterfalls (9 km); the best-known is Kanthanpara Waterfalls (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vythiri

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vythiri. The closest is Pookode Lake (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Vythiri

16 museums within 100 km of Vythiri. The closest is Honey Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Vythiri

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vythiri
  2. 2 km Honey Museum · museum, Wayanad
  3. 15 km Kanthanpara Waterfalls · waterfall, Wayanad
  4. 18 km Wayanad Churam View Point · viewpoint, Kozhikode
  5. 1 km Lakkidi View Point · viewpoint, Kozhikode
  6. 4 km Pookode Lake · lake, Wayanad
  7. 2 km Back to Vythiri

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How to reach Vythiri

  • By train: Chemancheri (CMC) — about 48 km from the centre
  • By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), Calicut — about 59 km by road
  • By air: Kannur International Airport (CNN), Kannur — about 84 km by road
  • By road from Kalpetta: about 10 km · directions
  • By road from Kozhikode: about 54 km · directions
  • By road from Ooty: about 91 km · directions

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Within 15 km of Vythiri

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Vythiri by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints3250Lakkidi View Point (6 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1842Malabar WLS (11 km)
Temples1440Kurungaloor Mahashiva Temple (16 km)
Waterfalls2026Kurchiarmala Waterfalls (9 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1319Pookode Lake (2 km)
Museums816Honey Museum (2 km)
Beaches & coast116Kappad Beach (49 km)
Other attractions313En Ooru (4 km)
Churches68Lourde Matha Church (19 km)
Forts & heritage27Pazhassi Raja Tomb (35 km)
Parks16Ambalavayal Poopoli (25 km)
Mosques & dargahs25Jamiul Futuh - The Indian Grand Masjid جامع الفتوح (12 km)
Treks14Cheengeri Mala Trekking (24 km)
Caves33Cheenikamoola Cave, Ambalavayal (25 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves13Oloppara Boating, River Line (45 km)
Jain sites11Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery (33 km)

Vythiri: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Vythiri?

Honey Museum (museum, about 2 km), Pookode Lake (lake, about 2 km), En Ooru (attraction, about 4 km), Lakkidi View Point (viewpoint, about 6 km), Wayanad Churam View Point (viewpoint, about 6 km), Kanthanpara Waterfalls (waterfall, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vythiri?

126 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 temples, 20 waterfalls, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vythiri?

Lakkidi View Point, about 6 km by road; Wayanad Churam View Point (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vythiri?

Malabar WLS, about 11 km by road; Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Vythiri?

Kurungaloor Mahashiva Temple, about 16 km by road; Neeroor Shiva Temple (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vythiri?

Start in Vythiri, visit Honey Museum, then Kanthanpara Waterfalls, then Wayanad Churam View Point, then Lakkidi View Point, then Pookode Lake, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Vythiri?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Vythiri?

By train: Chemancheri (CMC), about 48 km away. By air: Calicut International Airport (CCJ), about 59 km by road. By road: 10 km from Kalpetta.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vythiri’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vythiri on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.