At a certain point in life, you move to the city and from then on, the city and its busy life will engulf you in a Bermuda triangle. It is from this point that you start craving a weekend getaway, somewhere away from the 24/7 chaos and city life. Recognising this intense craving, we have curated the best places for a one-day trip to Kakkadampoyil, ideal for a family or friends’ getaway. Kakkadampoyil, a small village in Kozhikode, is an ideal spot for a fun trip. The streams, trees, plantations, and farms welcome all nature lovers. The beauty of this place makes it hard to enjoy and explore in just one day. So, scroll down to find out about Kakkadampoyil’s tourist spots.
Planning the Trip
A smooth trip requires smooth planning. All factors should fall into the right place; only then does a trip become perfect. While planning, you should consider:
- Spontaneous/Pre-planned – Kakkadampoyil is open to any tours, last-minute or planned. A pre-planned trip will help you cover all the beautiful viewpoints.
- Mode of Transport – Cars, jeeps, and tempo travelers are the best modes to choose if it is a group trip. Ensure the vehicle is in good condition when going off-road or driving on steep roads.
- Packing Essentials – Comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for all terrains are the best outfit choices for exploring the waterfalls, hills, and forest trails. To beat the changing weather, carry sunscreen, water bottles, and rain gear.
- Route & Timings – Kakkadampoyil is 48 km away from Kozhikode city. So, if you want to enjoy the scenic beauty and click photos, you need to start early and reach out before noon. Thamarassery-Koodaranhi-Kakkadampoyil
The Road to Kakkadampoyil
A ride to Kakkadampoyil is a panoramic ride. This small village feeds us with nature’s pleasant sights of dense forests, misty hills, and spice plantations. The higher you drive, the curvier roads you will travel, offering a better view of the valleys and small streams. Each turn and corner of these roads has Insta-appealing places to click pictures. You can take pictures with the locals- monkeys and peacocks! Long nature ride fans, you will love this. Photos and drives are not enough for a trip; good food completes a trip. The Areekode-Othayi Road or the Choolattipara Road have restaurants that serve authentic Kozhikode food.
Kozhippara Waterfalls Experience
Kozhippara Waterfalls, also known as Kakkadampoyil Waterfalls, is located on the north-east border of Malappuram. This waterfall is best viewed in the early morning, around 8.00 am – 9.00 am. The morning sunlight coming in through the mist makes it worth the early morning ride. You must trek through a dense forest covered in morning mist. It is best to visit the waterfalls from September to March to enjoy the rich water flow and take aesthetic photos.
Nayadampoyil Viewpoint
Mountain people will fall in love with this place. The trek and scope of photography and videography are amazing. The perfect blend of sunlight, clouds, and the green canopy is a true personification of the feeling ‘cloud nine’.
Pambinkavu Viewpoint
Here you will find a place for some peaceful sightseeing. A solo traveller can feel the true serene vibe that the thick forest valleys, birds, breeze and hill ranges give to the whole place.
Thazhe Kakkadampoyil Viewpoint
Standing on this point, you will feel a celestial vibe, someone overseeing everything from above. The height difference between the viewpoint and the valleys and waterfalls gives them a beautiful angle and look. The best way to enjoy them is to trek to the top after a light rain, have tea and snacks from the nearby local stalls when the area is fresh and cool.
Mini Viewpoint
This is one of the Kakkadampoyyil’s photogenic and charming viewpoints. Just like the name says, the point is smaller than the rest, but best for taking photos, especially when the sky is clear and sunbeams are coming through the clouds to the forests.
Lunch and Local Food Experience
Knowing where to eat is important because it is said, ‘Eat well, travel often.’. Since the breakfast option has been covered above, we will be focusing on the lunch options in this topic.
The best options are the local roadside eateries. The freshly made meals are mouth-watering and finger-licking good. There are resorts and restaurants with great ambience and food.
Coming to the dishes, the best items to have are kappa and spicy fish curry with black tea in the misty and pleasant climate. Just like the food, the people who make the food are also good; their hospitality and food have equal quality.
Relax & Shop
Other than trekking to viewpoints, you can take nature walks and enjoy plantation visits during your holiday at Kakkadampoyil. The crops planted here are coffee, cocoa, vanilla, coconut, black pepper and plantain, while rubber is planted as a plantation. Visiting these areas will be a great nature walk.
Those who are into souvenir shopping, Kakkadampoyil has a lot to offer. Natural honey, jackfruit chips, homegrown spices, and local handmade snacks. All of these are sold by small-sized local farmers. When you buy them, you are not only getting souvenirs, but you are also supporting their growth.
Conclusion
Kakkadampoyil is truly an underrated, hidden hill station that will be loved by nature and trekking fans.
Every road, waterfall, and viewpoint here has everything that makes a trip memorable and a favourite one.
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