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Vellarimala

Kozhikode, Keralam

Vellarimala is a rugged Western Ghats mountain range extending into Kozhikode district from the Wayanad side. Keralam Tourism highlights its waterfalls, rivers, huge rock formations, cliffs and demanding trekking terrain, with Vavul Mala rising as the range's highest peak. It is a destination for experienced nature travellers rather than a casual roadside viewpoint.

Vellarimala

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VellarimalaKozhikode, Keralam
DistrictKozhikode

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Why this place stands out

High Western Ghats range extending into Kozhikode from Wayanad, known for Vavul Mala, cliffs, rivers, waterfalls and challenging forest trekking terrain.

Vellarimala is a dramatic mountain landscape in the Western Ghats associated with both Wayanad and Kozhikode. Keralam Tourism explains that a major portion of the range lies on the Wayanad side while it also extends into the Thamarassery forest division of Kozhikode. The terrain is characterised by steep hills, river valleys, waterfalls, large rock formations and cliff views, creating one of northern Keralam's more demanding trekking environments.

Vavul Mala, at about 2,339 metres, is identified by Keralam Tourism as the tallest peak in this range and one of the highest points in the Western Ghats north of the Nilgiris. The attraction is the wilderness itself: changing cloud, dense forest, mountain streams and long-distance views rather than built visitor infrastructure. Because the range spans a broad mountainous area and published access descriptions refer to different approach points, this CSV intentionally leaves PIN, locality, taluk and coordinates blank instead of assigning one unverified postal point.

Trekking should only be planned with current Forest Department permissions, local guidance and suitable weather conditions.

Source & reference

Nammude Keralam

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Conditions can change. Follow current official advisories and instructions from local authorities or on-site staff.

  • Check the current weather and official local advisories before travelling, particularly during the monsoon.

  • Visit during published entry hours and allow enough daylight for your return journey.

  • Follow staff instructions, warning signs, marked paths and safety barriers. Keep children supervised.

  • Avoid restricted, slippery, flooded or poorly lit areas, and never cross a closed access point.

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