Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary eco visit
Eastern Kannur wildlife sanctuary and forest landscape, listed in Kerala Tourism’s ecotourism inventory.
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Eastern forest sanctuary and highland village belt.
Cities & towns
Where to go in Kannur
Fort and beach baseTown / base
Kannur city
Sea fort, beaches and Theyyam-season access.
St. Angelo FortPayyambalam BeachArakkal MuseumTheyyam temples
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Featured: Thottada BeachTown / base
Thottada
Quiet beach-homestay and Ayurveda belt about 8 km south of Kannur city.
Thottada BeachAdikadalayi BeachKizhunna BeachBaby Beach
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Beach and food baseTown / base
Muzhappilangad and Thalassery
Drive-in beach, colonial fort and biryani town.
Muzhappilangad Drive-in BeachThalassery FortOverbury’s FollyDharmadam Island
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City beach baseTown / base
Payyambalam
Easy beach area close to Kannur town.
Payyambalam BeachBaby BeachKannur lighthouse views
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Temple and family baseTown / base
Parassinikadavu
Muthappan temple, Vismaya and Kannur University side stays north of Kannur city.
Parassinikadavu Muthappan TempleVismaya Amusement ParkKannur University side stays
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Laterite plateau baseTown / base
Madayipara
Biodiversity plateau and heritage landscape near Pazhayangadi.
MadayiparaMadayi KavuPazhayangadi side trips
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Airport transfer baseTown / base
Mattannur and Airport
Kannur International Airport, Mattannur hotels and arrival/departure transport planning.
Kannur International AirportMattannur hotelsAirport prepaid taxi
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Hill trek baseTown / base
Paithalmala
Highland trek and viewpoint near the Karnataka border.
Paithalmala trekKappimalaKudiyanmala routes
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Wildlife baseTown / base
Aralam
Eastern forest sanctuary and highland village belt.
Aralam Wildlife SanctuaryMeenmutty-style forest streamsIritty river side
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Getting there
How to reach Aralam
Nearest airportKannur (CNN), in-district
Rail gatewayKannur (CAN) or Thalassery (TLY)
District HQKannur
LandscapeNorth Malabar coast, forts, beaches and eastern highlands
Aralam is a Kannur base for Theyyam ritual arts, St. Angelo Fort, Muzhappilangad drive-in beach and Aralam forests.
St. Angelo FortMuzhappilangad Drive-in BeachTheyyam season
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Aralam-side stay support · Aralam
Makam Holiday Home Aralam Supportstay option in Aralam: Aralam-side stay support for Makam Holiday Home Aralam Support, researched for aralam trip support. Key details: Near Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kannur / Wayanad side, Kerala · Price range: Contact direct / check current rules · Amenities: aralam, Aralam-side stay support, stay. Use Makam Holiday Home Aralam Support as a stay option in Aralam, Ernakulam, kerala, India. book your stay, transport and nearby food stops.
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Local wildlife tour support · Aralam
Travel Kannur Aralam Wildlife TourLocal wildlife tour support for Travel Kannur Aralam Wildlife Tour, researched for aralam trip support. (do option in Aralam)
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Forest contact · Aralam
Aralam Wildlife Division Contactdo option in Aralam: Aralam Wildlife Division Contact is a Forest contact option for do planning in Aralam, Ernakulam, kerala, India. Use Aralam Wildlife Division Contact as a do option in Aralam, Ernakulam, kerala, India. book timing, permits and local support before heading out. Key details: Wildlife Warden, Aralam Wildlife Division, Iritty P.O., Kannur, Kerala · Price range: Official forest contact · Amenities: Aralam Wildlife Division, Forest contact, Iritty.
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Wildlife sanctuary · Aralam
Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Ecotourismdo option in Aralam: Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Ecotourism is a Wildlife sanctuary option for do planning in Aralam, Ernakulam, kerala, India. Use Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary Ecotourism as a do option in Aralam, Ernakulam, kerala, India. book timing, permits and local support before heading out. Key details: Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Valayamchal/Iritty, Kannur, Kerala · Price range: Check current forest entry and programme rules · Amenities: Aralam, Wildlife sanctuary, Kannur forest.
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Aralam Farm
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Aralam FarmGovernment farm retreat offering tent stays and rooms in Kannur's forest belt. It borders the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, with trekking and tribal visits. (stay option in Aralam)
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JK Park Residency Kelakam
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Hotel · Aralam
JK Park Residency KelakamSuite-style hotel in Kelakam town with the multi-cuisine Olive restaurant. It sits a short drive from the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats. (stay option in Aralam)
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Makam Holiday Home
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Hotel · Aralam
Makam Holiday HomeRiverside cottage suites on the Aralam-Palappuzha hill highway near Iritty. Private river access sits in Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary country. (stay option in Aralam)
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Broad Bean Kakkayangad
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Hotel · Aralam
Broad Bean KakkayangadBusiness hotel with rooms, restaurant and bar at Kakkayangad, Kannur. A handy base on the eastern route toward Aralam sanctuary and Iritty. (stay option in Aralam)
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Aralam Wildlife Canteen
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Forest canteen · Aralam
Aralam Wildlife Canteeneat option in Aralam: Aralam Wildlife Canteen is a Forest canteen option for eat planning in Aralam, Ernakulam, kerala, India. Use Aralam Wildlife Canteen as a eat option in Aralam, Ernakulam, kerala, India. compare menus, pricing and location against your route. Key details: Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Kannur district, Kerala · Price range: Contact direct / check current rules · Amenities: aralam, eat, Forest canteen.
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JK Residency Kelakam
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Hotel · Aralam
JK Residency Kelakamstay option in Aralam: JK Residency Kelakam is a Hotel option for stay planning in Aralam, Ernakulam, kerala, India. Use JK Residency Kelakam as a stay option in Aralam, Ernakulam, kerala, India. book your stay, transport and nearby food stops. Key details: Kelakam P.O., Kelakam, Kannur, Kerala 670674 · Price range: Contact direct · Amenities: Kelakam stay, Aralam side, Kannur highlands.
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Places to Visit in Aralam
The best tourist places to visit in Aralam — temples, viewpoints, lakes, heritage and nature, each with a full guide, how to reach it and what to see nearby.
PlaceAralam Wildlife Sanctuary
Forest sanctuary in the eastern highlands of Kannur district. This wildlife guide belongs to the Aralam planning base in Kannur, Kerala, with route context, best-time notes and verified inventory categories for stays, food, operators, shops, wellness and transport as they are approved.
Open guide →PlaceMeenmutty-style forest streams
Meenmutty-style forest streams is a tourist place in Aralam used for route planning, visit timing, and nearby stays, food, transport and local services across Aralam, Kannur, Kerala, India. Use this guide to plan the route, check access context and find relevant local options as verified listings are added.
Open guide →PlaceIritty river side
Iritty river side is a tourist place in Aralam used for route planning, visit timing, and nearby stays, food, transport and local services across Aralam, Kannur, Kerala, India. Use this guide to plan the route, check access context and find relevant local options as verified listings are added.
Open guide →Official eco & forest programmes
Forest stays, camping and treks around Aralam
Official/public-sector eco offerings mapped to this town base. Always confirm current availability, tariff, permits and reporting time before travelling.
Kanjirakolli waterfalls and forest village visit
North Kerala forest village and waterfall landscape, listed by Kerala Tourism as an ecotourism destination.
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Aralam travel FAQs
What are the best places to visit in Aralam?
Top places to visit in Aralam include Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, Meenmutty-style forest streams, Iritty river side — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.
How do I reach Aralam?
The nearest airport to Aralam is Kannur (CNN), in-district. The rail gateway is Kannur (CAN) or Thalassery (TLY).
What is the best time to visit Aralam?
October to March is the driest and most comfortable season to visit Aralam and the rest of Kerala. The June–September monsoon is lush and green but wet, and often brings lower low-season prices.