Before you leave
Check current road conditions and any restrictions along the route suggested by your map. Allow time for breaks and avoid planning your arrival around a fixed driving-time estimate.
FIND US IN VYTHIRI
Up the winding road.
Into Wayanad.
Golden Oak Resorts is on Charity Road in Kunnathidavaka, Old Vythiri. Get in touch for help with your arrival or plans for the day.
GOLDEN OAK RESORTS
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Charity Road, Kunnathidavaka, Old Vythiri, Wayanad, Kerala 673576Get directions ↗Map code: G2RX+2H4
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GETTING TO GOLDEN OAK
Plan the drive.
Keep the day easy.
Travelling from Bengaluru or Mysuru? Set your destination to Golden Oak Resorts on Charity Road, Old Vythiri, and check the route for your departure date. Before leaving, confirm the resort pin with our team so you arrive at the right property.
On arrival day
Share your expected arrival time with the resort. Check your confirmation for check-in arrangements; early arrival needs advance agreement. Keep your booking reference and photo identification ready.
For a two-day visit
Keep arrival day for settling in and time at the resort. Use the next day for a few nearby stops from the guide below, leaving time to return between outings. Check attraction access before setting off.
ONE DAY AROUND VYTHIRI
Stay nearby.
Leave some room.
For a first day in Wayanad, choose a few places close to Golden Oak and leave time between them. Here is a suggested outing you can shorten, reorder or save for another day.
Start with the lake
Pookode Lake · approximately 3.6 km from Golden Oak
Leave the morning for Pookode rather than heading straight into a long drive. Take in the wooded shores, and check the current boating options at the entrance.
Keep the afternoon nearby
Wayanad Honey Museum · approximately 650 m from Golden Oak
After a break for lunch, visit the Honey Museum in Old Vythiri. Its honey-processing displays and Kerala heritage section make this a different kind of stop from the lake.
An optional hill-road finish
Lakkidi View Point & Churam · approximately 6.2 km from Golden Oak
If visibility and road conditions are good, add Lakkidi to your outing. On a wet or misty day, keep the plan shorter; there is no need to make the drive just to complete a checklist.
Distances are approximate road distances from the resort, not between these stops. This is an outing suggestion, not an included tour. Check opening times, entry charges and current access before leaving; rain can change your plans.
Browse all places to visit ↓BEYOND GOLDEN OAK
A day
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Forest drives & trekking ↓16 places to explore
Culture
Approx. 650 mby road from Golden Oak
Wayanad Honey Museum
Discover the story of honey through the museum’s honey farm, processing displays and Kerala heritage section. An easy outing close to Golden Oak.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Lakes
Approx. 3.6 kmby road from Golden Oak
Pookode Lake
A freshwater lake surrounded by evergreen forest near Vythiri. Take in the wooded shores and check the boating options when you arrive.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗Hills
Approx. 6.2 kmby road from Golden Oak
Lakkidi View Point & Churam
Look out over the hills and valleys at the top of Wayanad’s famous ghat road. The approach winds through the nine hairpin bends that mark the climb into the district.
Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Lakes
Approx. 26–30 kmby road from Golden Oak
Banasura Sagar Dam
A broad reservoir beneath the Banasura hills, held by an earthen dam. Leave time to enjoy the water and mountain scenery; check visitor access and boating locally.
Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Culture
Approx. 6–10 kmby road from Golden Oak
En Ooru Tribal Heritage Village
Explore the traditions, crafts and architecture of Kerala’s tribal communities at this hillside heritage village near Pookode. Check the visitor pickup point and local transport arrangements before arrival.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Hills
Approx. 22.7 kmby road from Golden Oak
Chembra Peak
A trekking destination known for its heart-shaped lake and views across the hills. Road distance is to the ticket counter; the walk is additional. Entry depends on forest permissions and current conditions.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Culture
Approx. 37.4 kmby road from Golden Oak
Edakkal Caves
Climb the Ambukuthi hillside to see ancient engravings on the rock walls of Edakkal. This visit involves an uphill walk and steps, so allow time for the climb.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Waterfalls
Approx. 31 kmby road from Golden Oak
Soochipara Waterfalls
Also called Sentinel Rock Falls, this waterfall sits among forest and plantation country near Meppadi. Check that the approach and visitor trail are open before making the trip.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Waterfalls
Approx. 26.5 kmby road from Golden Oak
Kanthanpara Waterfalls
A smaller waterfall near Meppadi, with greenery around its rocky cascades. Water levels and visitor access vary with the weather; follow the instructions at the site.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Lakes
Approx. 28–29 kmby road from Golden Oak
Karapuzha Dam
Spend time beside the Karapuzha reservoir, with its dam-side garden and open water scenery. Check the public visitor entrance and available activities when planning your visit.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Lakes
Approx. 21.7 kmby road from Golden Oak
Karlad Lake
A freshwater lake with a setting for both a quiet outing and outdoor activities. Ask about the adventure camp’s current boating and activity options before travelling.
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Nature & wildlife
Approx. 51 kmby road from Golden Oak
Kuruva Island
Wooded islets lie among the Kabani river’s channels at Kuruvadweep. Visitor access depends on river and forest conditions. Directions lead to Gate 1; confirm the operating entrance before travel.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Nature & wildlife
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Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
The southern section of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary offers a forest outing with opportunities to observe wildlife. Safari places and entry are regulated; sightings are never guaranteed. Confirm the approach route and entry arrangements.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Nature & wildlife
Approx. 60.5 kmby road from Golden Oak
Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary
Explore the northern section of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary through its regulated visitor programme. Check safari availability and opening arrangements in advance; wildlife sightings vary.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Culture
Approx. 61.8 kmby road from Golden Oak
Thirunelli Temple
A historic temple dedicated to Maha Vishnu in the wooded hills of northern Wayanad. Allow time for the drive and observe the temple’s visiting customs.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗
Hills
Approx. 31.9 kmby road from Golden Oak
Phantom Rock
A distinctive natural rock formation near Ambalavayal, recognised for its skull-like outline. Enjoy the landscape and check the condition of the approach path before exploring.
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Directions from Golden Oak ↗Approximate road distances from our map location, checked September 2026. Walking trails and treks are additional. Routes, entry permissions and seasonal access can change; check before leaving.
Discover more of KeralaOfficial tourism website ↗FURTHER INTO THE GREEN
Forest roads.
Walking trails.
Make the journey part of your stay. Choose a daylight drive through forest country, or plan a permitted trek with the local forest team.
TOWARDS KARNATAKA · NH 766
Muthanga, Bandipur & Gundlupet
Travel towards Sulthan Bathery and Muthanga, crossing the forest section into Karnataka on the way to Gundlupet. This is a public-road journey through forest country; a wildlife safari requires a separate booking.
Golden Oak → Sulthan Bathery → Muthanga → Bandipur forest stretch → Gundlupet
Plan a daylight crossing. The official wildlife assessment lists a 9 PM–6 AM night closure on NH 766 through Bandipur. Confirm current check-post rules before departure. Keep to permitted roads and do not stop to approach or feed wildlife.
Check the driving route ↗Official road-closure information ↗NORTHERN WAYANAD
The road to Thirunelli
Head through Mananthavady and Kattikulam towards Thirunelli, where the temple sits in the forested Brahmagiri hills. Tholpetty is another outing in this part of Wayanad, with regulated sanctuary visits.
Golden Oak → Mananthavady → Kattikulam → Thirunelli
Approximately 61.8 km to Thirunelli by the previously checked road route. A Tholpetty detour adds distance. Plan during daylight and confirm any access restrictions with our team.
Directions to Thirunelli ↗ON FOOT IN WAYANAD
Choose your trail
Chembra Peak
Walk towards Chembra’s heart-shaped lake through hill and plantation scenery. The resort-to-ticket-counter drive is approximately 22.7 km; trekking is additional. Confirm your permit and the section of trail currently open.
About this trail ↗Brahmagiri · Thirunelli
Kerala Tourism describes a roughly 10 km walking programme starting at the forest department camp shed in Thirunelli. Confirm the exact itinerary, guide, fitness requirements and availability with the forest team.
About this trail ↗Pakshipathalam
A forest trekking destination in the Brahmagiri hills near Thirunelli, known for rocky terrain and birdlife. This needs specific forest permission; do not set out without confirmation that the programme is operating.
About this trail ↗Thollayiram · 900 Kandi
Forest and plantation trails beyond Meppadi offer another way to explore Wayanad. Ask about the current access point, road conditions and authorised local arrangements before planning the outing.
About this trail ↗These are independent day-out ideas, not activities included in your room booking. Forest access, guides, transport and entry fees are arranged separately. Availability depends on permits, weather and local conditions.
Back to planning your stay ↗