Kalpetta is a quaint little town in Wayanad district of Kerala which is situated at a height of 780 meters above sea level. This picturesque destination is adorned with majestic hills lurking in the shadows, lush green surroundings, fresh air and captivating ambience.

Kalpetta houses a plethora of ancient temples that helps devotees connect with spiritualism. The popular pilgrimage centres of Jains, the Puliyarmala Jain Temple and the Koottamundu Glass Temple are the major attractions in Kalpetta which also reveal the presence of Jains in this place in olden times.

This beautiful destination also offers the perfect gateway to the trails of lofty Chembra Peak and to Neelimala Viewpoint. It is an ideal place for adventure lovers, nature lovers as well as honeymooners.

Highlights:

• Kalpetta is the headquarters of  Vythiri taluk as well as the headquarters of Wayanad district.
• This bustling town in Wayanad district is a popular tourist destination which is surrounded by dense coffee and tea plantations and mountains.
• It is believed that the place was named "Kalpetta" by the early Jain residents who migrated from Karnataka to this place.
• Large and small rocks are found throughout the landscape; hence the place got this name.
• Kalpetta is also known as "Green Paradise" or "Mayakshetra".
• This tourist destination is situated at a height of 780 meters above sea level.
• Kalpetta houses the popular pilgrimage centres of Jains, the Puliyarmala Jain Temple and the Koottamundu Glass Temple.
• Kalpetta is an adventure lovers paradise that offers exciting activities like wildlife safari, trekking, cycling, camping, bird watching, bamboo rafting, river rafting and heritage trails.
• Kalpetta is a perfect spot for nature lovers as well as honeymoon couples.
• This beautiful destination also offers the perfect gateway to the trails of lofty Chembra Peak and to Neelimala Viewpoint.

Best Time To Visit:

The best time to visit Kalpetta is from October to May.

The overall temperature of Kalpetta ranges between 30 degree Celsius to 32 degree Celsius most of the time. During the month of December, you can experience heavy mist (Called KODA MANJU) in Kalpetta. Summer season in Kalpetta begins in March and continues till May. Even though this season is comparatively hotter, but most of the tourist places in Kalpetta are very comfortable and cool with a gentle breeze. And the places are calm and pleasant for sightseeing.

Winter season that begins in October and ends in February is also an ideal season to visit this place. One can witness nature in its purest form during the monsoon months of June to October.

How to Reach

By Air: Calicut International Airport is the nearest airport to Kalpetta which is 85.4 Km away. From there, you can hire a taxi or board a bus to reach Kalpetta.

 By Rail - Calicut Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Kalpetta which is  72.9 Km away. From there, you can hire a taxi or board a bus to reach Kalpetta.

By Road: Kalpetta is well linked to major cities of the country like Kozhikode, Bangalore and Coimbatore. State transport buses and private buses are available to Kalpetta.

Monday through Sunday, all day