How to Reach Spots for Trekking in Sahibkkunnu

Reaching the foothills of the Banasura ranges is not very hard. It is accessible from all major railways, airports, and roadways. Wayanad district shares its border with the neighboring states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Therefore, all major cities of Kerala are well-connected to the Wayanad district.

The Calicut International Airport is located 65 km from the nearest airport to Wayanad. The Calicut International Airport is well connected to major Indian cities. A wide network of roads is available that connect Wayanad to major parts of Karnataka and Kerala. Bus services are available from major cities of south India like Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi,  Mysore, and Trivandrum. The nearest railway station to Wayanad is Kozhikode. It is connected to all major cities in Kerela. There are autos and car services available which can help you get to the foothills of the Banasura range.

The foothills of the Banasura range lies on the state highway between Kuttiady to Mananthavady. The closest town is 25kms away from the foothills of the Banasura range. NH 212 National Highway is the nearest highway that passes through  Kalpetta that is only 37kms away. Here you can even find restaurants which make authentic Kerala food. The are many cheap hotels and cottages located in this area. You can find accommodation in many parts of Wayanad. Guides are cheap and tourists are never over charged. There are many instructions available to trek to Sahibkkunnu from the local authorities.

Permission may be needed to trek to this location. The North Wayanad Forest Division office gives permission to trek to Sahibkkunnu. The office of the Forest Division is located in Mananthavady.