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A protected 950-acre river delta on the Kabini River, accessible by bamboo raft, featuring dense forests and nature trails.
Kuruva Island, locally known as Kuruva Dweep, is a protected river delta comprising a cluster of uninhabited islets on the Kabini River in Wayanad. Spanning over 950 acres, it is a dense evergreen forest maintained by the Kerala Forest Department. The experience begins with a short crossing on a bamboo raft or a small fiber boat, which takes you to the main island. Once there, you can explore the area through well-defined walking trails that wind through thick bamboo groves, diverse trees, and streams.
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Kuruva Island, Mananthavady, Wayanad, Mananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala, India
Air
Calicut International Airport (CCJ) is the nearest airport, located about 120 km away. From the airport, you can hire a taxi to reach Kuruva Island, which takes about 3-4 hours.
Train
The nearest major railway station is Kozhikode (Calicut), located about 100 km away. From the station, you can hire a cab or take a bus to Mananthavady and then proceed to the island.
Road
Kuruva Island is well-connected by road from major towns in Wayanad like Kalpetta (40 km) and Mananthavady (17 km). KSRTC and private buses operate frequently to Mananthavady from major cities in Kerala and Karnataka.
Local Transport
From Mananthavady or Kalpetta, the best way to reach the island is by hiring a local taxi or an auto-rickshaw. This provides flexibility as public bus frequency to the exact spot can be limited.
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