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Vythiri
Spend 1–2 days in Vythiri; see the lake, dam and tea plantations, then head to nearby Kalpetta or Sultan Bathery.
Vythiri is a hill‑station in Kerala (≈1,300 m) with coffee, tea and spice plantations. It sits 66 km (≈2 h) from Kozhikode airport and is a gateway to Wayanad’s natural sights. One full day covers the lake and dam; a second day lets you explore nearby viewpoints or ride horses at the veterinary university.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- CCJ
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Vythiri100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Vythiri, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyVythiri is low‑risk; main concerns are road safety on the ghat and occasional rain‑related landslides.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCCJ Kozhikode International Airport.
- Getting aroundTourist taxis are the most convenient; they can be booked at the airport, railway station or hotels.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea/coffee at a café₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km))₹300–₹500 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedWinter Valley Hotel, a night, per room₹1,300 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedAnnapara Home Stay double room, a night, per room₹4,500 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedAnnapara Home Stay double room, a night, per room₹4,500 (≈ US$55)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,500 (≈ US$55)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CCJ Kozhikode International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Mar (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vythiri: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tourist taxis are the most convenient; they can be booked at the airport, railway station or hotels. Buses run to Kalpetta, Sultan Bathery and Ooty.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Banasura Dam
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Taxi from Vythiri, about 15 km (9.3 mi)Taxi from Vythiri, about 9.3 mi (15 km)
Second‑largest earth dam in Asia; start point for treks.
Pookode Lake
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Taxi or local bus, 3 km (1.9 mi) southTaxi or local bus, 1.9 mi (3 km) south
Boating, aquarium and greenhouse.
Lakkidi Viewpoint
goDoor to door: ≈25 min
Taxi, 10 km (6.2 mi) via ghat roadTaxi, 6.2 mi (10 km) via ghat road
Panoramic view of Wayanad Ghat.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Annapara Home Stay
Doubles ₹4,500
Jungle Park Resorts
₹3,500–₹8,000
Windflower Resorts & Spa
₹18,000
Winter Valley Hotel
₹1,300
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,500 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Annapara Home Stay double room1 × 1 night × ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Taxi from Kozhikode airport2 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹2,400 |
| Bus ticket Kozhikode → Vythiri2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₹7,500 per person per day, bed included | ₹15,000≈ US$180 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea/coffee at a café | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | ₹150–₹300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Taxi (10 km) | ₹300–₹500 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bus ticket (Kozhikode → Vythiri) | ₹45–₹55 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The final 9‑hair‑pin ghat road can cause motion sickness; carry medication.
- Bus fares from Kozhikode to Vythiri are ₹45 (≈ under US$1)‑₹55 (≈ under US$1) (check latest rates).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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ഈ വിലാസം ദയവായിTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Kochi; other embassies are in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kozhikode airport → Vythiri (taxi): ≈₹1,200, 30 min (check)
- Bus Kozhikode → Vythiri: ₹45–₹55 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Say or show
- क्षमിക്കണം — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamikkana)
- നന്ദി — Thank you (nandi)
- ഇത് എത്രയാണ്? — How much is this? (ith ethraanu?)
- ബസ് സ്റ്റോപ്പ് എവിടെയാണ്? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop evideya?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Vythiri. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Kalpetta for more Wayanad sights.
- Combine with a day trip to Wayanad National Park.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata Vythiri
- secondaryWikivoyage: Vythiri, revision 5290092 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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