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3,500 ft · Kannur · Kerala
Wake upinside a cloud.
A hidden hill station above the Malabar coast — mist-laced trails, a 300-metre zipline over the valley and a sunrise that makes you believe in beginnings.
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Misty morningsWestern GhatsZipline ridesTribal cuisineTea slopesBonfire nightsStar-pricked skiesHidden Kerala
Why Palakkayam
Ahillstationthatbreathes—slowly.
Tucked behind the busy beaches of Kannur, Palakkayam Thattu is a slower, greener Kerala — one trek, one cup of cardamom tea at a time.
3,500 ft elevation
Kannur's second-highest viewpoint — a balcony to the Western Ghats.
A canvas of mist
Wake to clouds drifting through tea estates and pine slopes.
Easy trekking trails
A scenic 90-minute climb that even first-timers can savour.
Sunrise theatre
The sun arrives over Paithalmala in shades you'll never forget.
Untouched canopy
Shola forest pockets, wild orchids and birdsong all around.
Camp under stars
Tented stays in the meadow with bonfire & tribal cuisine.
Our story
Keralayouhaven'tmetyet.
In the land of Theyyam and Thira, far from the postcard backwaters, Palakkayam Thattu opens like a held breath. We work with local tribal families and forest custodians to keep this valley wild, kind and unforgettable for every traveller who walks in.
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Zorbing & Archery
Roll down green slopes in giant inflatables, then test your aim like a warrior.
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Getting here
Halfthejoyisthejourneyup.
Palakkayam Thattu sits in Kannur's lush hinterland, easily reached by air, rail, or road — followed by a short jeep ride that already starts to feel like the trip you came for.
Fly in
Kannur International Airport · 45 km
Direct flights from Doha, Sharjah, Bengaluru & Mumbai.
Ride rails
Kannur Railway Station · 53 km
Frequent express trains from across South India.
Bus it
KSRTC from Kannur / Taliparamba · 29–50 km
State and private buses run hourly.
Drive over
NH66 via Karuvanchal · Last 6 km jeep ride
Park midway and ride a jeep to the summit.
Traveler stories
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"The 90-minute trek felt like five — every turn opened to a new view. The zipline at sunset was unreal."
"Took my parents up. Easy enough for them, breath-taking for me. The tribal lunch was the cherry on top."
"Camped overnight with friends. Bonfire, stars, songs — slept inside a cloud the next morning."
Ready when you are
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Book a curated day trip, a sunrise trek or a starlit tent stay. We'll handle jeeps, guides and the chai. You bring the wonder.