Calicut to Wayanad Car Rental with Driver (75 km)

Distance: About 75 km by road
Drive time: 2.5 hours one way
Pickup: Calicut
Destination: Wayanad, Kerala
Trip type: Same-day return possible
Vehicles: Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach

About the trip

Wayanad is a green highland district of spice estates, waterfalls, dams and ancient caves, sitting just above Calicut. It is a common day trip or weekend break for people from the coast looking for cooler weather. The road climbs the Thamarassery ghat, a series of nine hairpin bends with a viewpoint at the top at Lakkidi, before reaching Vythiri and Kalpetta.

What to see in Wayanad

Lakkidi viewpoint
Pookode Lake
Chain Tree
Banasura Sagar Dam
Soochipara Falls
Edakkal Caves

On the road

NH 766 via Thamarassery and the nine-hairpin ghat. Leave by 7 am to beat ghat traffic; weekends can be slow near the top.

A same-day plan

7:00 AMPickup from your place in Calicut
9:00 AMLakkidi viewpoint and the Chain Tree at the top of the ghat
9:45 AMBoating at Pookode Lake
11:30 AMBanasura Sagar Dam
1:30 PMLunch in Kalpetta
3:00 PMSoochipara Falls or a spice estate walk
7:00 PMDrop at your place after driving back down the ghat

Timings are a guide — tell us when you want to leave and what you want to see, and the driver will work around it.

Choose your vehicle

SedanEtios, Dzire or similarUp to 4 guests

Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.

SUVInnova Crysta6–7 guests

The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.

PremiumInnova Hycross, Fortuner4–6 guests

Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.

Tempo Traveller12 to 18 seatsGroups

Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.

Mini coach & coach32 to 50 seatsLarge groups

Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.

Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.