Kalpetta
Discover Kalpetta
Kalpetta (കല്പറ്റ) is a city in the mountainous Wayanad region of Kerala, South India. It’s a gateway to the trails of lofty Chembra Peak and to Neelimala Viewpoint, which overlooks waterfalls and forested valleys. North of town, the traditional, Dravidian-style Ananthanatha Swami Jain Temple is perched on a hilltop surrounded by coffee plantations. To the southeast, Meppadi is a scenic village with lush tea estates. this town is well known for its spices especially pepper, artifacts, honey, tea, bamboo products, ivory craft and coconut shell Being a rural town, Kalpetta is a very small and friendly place. The prices are the lowest in Kerala state.
Taste of Kalpetta...
Kerala food is available in restaurants. European food is available in resorts and home stays only. Bamboo rice (called Mulayari by locals) can be found in Wayanad. These are seeds of the Bamboo plant, richer in protein than rice and wheat, but tasting like rice. Bamboo rice payasam stalls can be spotted near Edakkal caves walkway. Bamboo is said to yield seeds after a long span, so it is said that harvesting bamboo rice is a 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience. Home-made chocolates and local Wayanad spices, tea and coffee are also sold in many places. Shops near Edakkal caves offer many options such as spiced versions.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsKalpetta is easily accessible by bus from Mysore, Ooty and Kozhikode. Rail link is not available. The nearest airport is Kozhikode. National Highway 212 connects Kalpetta with Mysore and Kozhikode. State highways connect the city with Ooty in Tamil Nadu and Coorg in Karnataka state. Night traffic is banned on the Mysore road. Autorikshaws charge ₹15 per kilometre, and buses are even cheaper at only ₹7 for 3 km. Cars can be rented for as cheap as ₹1800 a day with a driver. The rate is even cheaper if you rent without a driver. Tribal curiosities and souvenirs are available at cheap rates. Kerala food is available in restaurants. European food is available in resorts and home stays only. Bamboo rice (called Mulayari by locals) can be found in Wayanad. These are seeds of the Bamboo plant, richer in protein than rice and wheat, but tasting like rice. Bamboo rice payasam stalls can be spotted near Edakkal caves walkway....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Autorikshaws charge ₹15 per kilometre, and buses are even cheaper at only ₹7 for 3 km. Cars can be rented for as cheap as ₹1800 a day with a driver. The rate is even cheaper if you rent without a driver. Tribal curiosities and souvenirs are available at cheap rates. Kerala food is available in restaurants. European food is available in resorts and home stays only. Bamboo rice (called Mulayari by locals) can be found in Wayanad. These are seeds of the Bamboo plant, richer in protein than rice and wheat, but tasting like rice. Bamboo rice payasam stalls can be spotted near Edakkal caves walkway. Bamboo is said to yield seeds after a long span, so it is said that harvesting bamboo rice is a 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience. Home-made chocolates and local Wayanad spices, tea and coffee are also sold in many places. Shops near Edakkal caves offer many options such as spiced versions.
Money & Budget
Tribal curiosities and souvenirs are available at cheap rates. Kerala food is available in restaurants. European food is available in resorts and home stays only. Bamboo rice (called Mulayari by locals) can be found in Wayanad. These are seeds of the Bamboo plant, richer in protein than rice and wheat, but tasting like rice. Bamboo rice payasam stalls can be spotted near Edakkal caves walkway. Bamboo is said to yield seeds after a long span, so it is said that harvesting bamboo rice is a 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience. Home-made chocolates and local Wayanad spices, tea and coffee are also sold in many places. Shops near Edakkal caves offer many options such as spiced versions.