My Brahmagiri Trek from Thirunelli, Wayanad
Planning the Thirunelli trek Checked 27 October 2026. My trip was in 2023. Start: The Forest Department camp shed near Thirunelli ( Google Maps ). The climb: About 10 km up and down to Brahmagiri Peak, at 1,608 m. Allow more than three hours for the steep climb. Timings: Official pages give a 7:30 a.m. start and last entry at 10 a.m., with Monday and Friday closures. Fees: The Forest Ecotourism page showed ₹3,550 for five ; Kerala Tourism showed ₹2,400 for five plus ₹315 for each additional person . The figures differ, so ask Forest Ecotourism for the amount, guide availability, access and weather conditions before you go. Tirunelli Temple(Brahmagiri peak in the background) We did this trek from Thirunelli in Wayanad in 2023. The route took us through the forest to the watchtower and then up the grassy ridge to Brahmagiri Peak. The climb was demanding, and the trekking poles helped on the way down. ...