Visitor Information
- Famous For: Natural beauty, Experience seekers, Travel and Photography.
- Enttrance Fee: The Forest Department charges 10 INR for Indians and 20 INR for foreigners. If you take the boat to the island, you will have to pay 10 INR per head. The charges are nominal.
- Visit Timings: Kuruva Island is shut during the monsoons. It is open during the months of October to May. The island opens at around 9.30 A.M. and closes at 4 P.M. in the evening.
- Visit Duration: Ideally an entire day is best to explore the Kuruva Island.
The lush greenery, the wild orchids and flowers and the fresh surroundings make up the Kuruva Island. Located in the Wayand, Kuruva Island is the perfect getaway from the crazy city life. A visit to the island will refresh both your body and mind.
Traveller Tips
- Carrying plastics or plastic bottles is not allowed due to cleanliness issues. Avoid littering the place with any wrapper or food items that you might be carrying.
- Swimming or bathing is strictly restricted by the authorities. You will find boards everywhere giving you the necessary instructions.
- Avoid visiting the Kuruva Island if you sense rainfall. The whole experience will be ruined because it is very difficult to go about after there is rain.
- If you opt for boating, do not forget the safety jackets that you will be provided with.
- The place remains filled with tourists and so, if you are planning to spend a night in the tree top rooms, try booking them in advance.
- If you are planning to use a camera or a video camera, make sure that you buy a coupon for that too. The charges are fair.
Things to Do
- The best way to spend time in the Kuruva Island is to take a walk around the entire area. It is very soothing and allows you to have a close look at Mother Nature.
- Trekking is also an option for the adventurous tourists. You can book a guide and set off in to the forest area.
- Photography is a good option in here. Click great snaps for keeping them as memories for a lifetime.
- Crossing the waterways to travel from one island to another, you will find bamboo rafts. Sail through the water and keep exploring.
Availability of Guides
You will find a lot of boards and notices in almost every part of the area guiding your way. There are also authorised officials who help you out. For trekking purposes, you will have to take a guide along with you.
Best Time to Visit
Since the Kuruva Island remains closed during the time of monsoon, the rainy months are not even an option. The best time would undoubtedly be between October and May. The weather is pleasant with no disturbances. You will have a lovely time here.
How to Reach
Calicut International Airport is the nearest to this island and the distance is about 120 kilometres. You can easily avail a taxi or bus.
For railways, the nearest station is Kozhikode. It takes a while to reach the Kuruva Island from there. Bus and cabs are widely available. For reaching the island you will need to get down at the Puzhakkara Devi Temple bus stop. From there, it takes a few minutes to reach the island.
Interesting Facts and Trivia About Kuruva Island, Wayanad
- The Kuruva Island is a group of islands that are situated on the river Kabani. It is a very popular tourist spot in Wayanad.
- The trees here are evergreen in nature. The rich flora and fauna is a major reason why people from all parts of the country visit this place. You will find migratory birds, thick green trees and a myriad range of butterflies in the forest area. Birds like parrots and hornbills can be spotted easily.
- The total area covered is about 950 acres and the beauty of the place is very well maintained.
- The Kuruva Island is having no human habitat and thus, is a very peaceful spot.
- The island is located very close to the state border of Karnataka.
Nearby Attractions
- Begur Wildlife Sanctuary
- Brahmagiri Sanctuary
- Valliyoorkavu temple
- St Sebastian Church
- Shri Shiv Temple
- Jain Temple
Nearby Restaurants
- Century Restaurant
Kuruva Islands is the perfect place to spend a day with family or friends. Make sure to have splendid fun and take home lots of good memories.
