Kurumbalakotta
കുറുമ്പാലക്കോട്ട
A recently popular sunrise hill where, on winter mornings, clouds roll over rice paddies and villages below.
The hill lies about 15 km north of Kalpetta. Its summit is a broad grassy slope, and on clear winter mornings you can see “Wayanad above the clouds.” Visitors usually set out around 5 a.m. The last stretch can be covered by local jeep or on foot in about 30 minutes uphill. The summit has basic facilities, so bring a headlamp, a jacket and drinking water. On weekends during sunrise hours it is crowded, and access may be managed at certain times.
Opening hours
All day (best at sunrise)
Nearby sights
- Karlad Lake
- Banasura Sagar Dam
- Kuruva Island
- Pookode Lake
- Karapuzha Dam
- Phantom Rock
- Lakkidi View Point
- Chembra Peak