Offbeat Malabar: Kannur Unplugged
Trek at a glance
Trip overview
Welcome to Offbeat Malabar: Kannur Unplugged – a soul-refreshing weekend escape into the unexplored monsoon-kissed corners of North Kerala. This 2-day curated journey blends adventure, village life, rivers, hills, and culture across the scenic heartlands of Kannur and the Malabar region. Whether you're walking across hanging bridges, kayaking in calm backwaters, trekking into cloud-kissed hills, swimming in hidden streams, or exploring mysterious caves – this trail has something raw, real, and deeply local.
Join us as we take you off the tourist grid into vibrant villages, lush farms, jungle trails, and roaring waterfalls, with warm homestays and authentic local cuisine to complete your Malabar experience.
Important Note:
Please book this trip at least 5 days before departure so we can secure rafting slots and confirm homestay arrangements.
Activities like river rafting are subject to availability and weather conditions. The itinerary flow may be shuffled, but all listed experiences and locations will be covered.
Trip runs with a minimum of 6 participants (with PTU trek leader). If fewer, the trip will be arranged with a local ground coordinator. Costs may vary
Trip highlights
- River rafting in the Thejaswani River
- Cloud Nest trek with views of Thalakaveri hills
- Visit to Odakkolly natural caves and Meenthully waterfalls
- Meals favouring Kerala Flavours
- Stream dips, forest walks, and wildlife spotting at night
- Offbeat monsoon getaway through Kannur’s hills and villages
Trek itinerary
- Reach homestay
- Kerala-style breakfast and farm walk
- Kayaking or river rafting in the Thejaswani River
- Lunch with local cuisine
- Trek to Cloud Nest via Tabor Hills ( 5 km to and fro )
- Dinner with regional delicacies
- Retire for the night
- Guided exploration of Odakkolly natural caves
- Lunch
- Visit to Private Waterfalls/Meenthully Waterfalls
- Return to stay & check out
- Drop-off at Cherupuzha bus stand
- Depart back to Bangalore and reach on Monday ( self-sponsored )
Trek detail itinerary
As the city lights of Bengaluru fade behind you, the road to North Malabar opens up ahead — winding through misty highways and sleepy towns. This overnight journey marks the beginning of a monsoon-soaked escape into the unexplored heart of Kerala.
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Leave no trace policy
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Things to carry
Here is all that you will carry on this trek:
Policy and terms
All refund or cancellation requests must be submitted exclusively via email to [email protected]. Requests made by call or WhatsApp will not be accepted.
If you cancel your booking
In the event that YOU cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy:
Cancellation Fee
50% of the total invoice
Cancellation Fee
70% of the total invoice
Cancellation Fee
100% of the total invoice
7 days or more before scheduled date
Cancellation Fee
50% of the total invoice
3–6 days before scheduled date
Cancellation Fee
70% of the total invoice
0–2 days before scheduled date
Cancellation Fee
100% of the total invoice
Last-minute cancellations on the day of or the day before trek departure
Last-minute cancellations made on the day of trek departure or the day before are not eligible for a refund or rescheduling, regardless of the reason (such as work commitments, family emergencies, or health).
Reschedule your booking on the day of trek departure
Should you choose to postpone your booking to a future date, an additional fee of ₹1500 per person will be incurred. This postponement option is valid for a period of 3 months from your original trek departure date.
Aranya Vihara treks and permits
Permit fees for treks obtained under Aranya Vihara are non-refundable in the event of customer cancellation.
If plan the unplanned cancel your booking
In the event that WE postpone or cancel your trek, this is the cancellation policy:
During or after the trek
In the event of severe weather or other safety concerns, we may shorten a trek day or abandon the trek entirely. No refunds will be issued in such circumstances, as your safety is our top priority.
Prior to the trek
If we cancel a trek due to natural disasters (such as rainstorm, flood, landslide, earthquake) or unanticipated political disturbances (such as curfews, local riots, government orders, forest department directives), Plan The Unplanned will issue a voucher for the full value of your ticket. Please note that payment gateway charges will be deducted from this refund.
Insufficient reservations
If we cancel a trek due to insufficient reservations or lack of participants for a specific batch, a refund of 96% of the trek money will be issued. Please note that payment gateway charges will be deducted from this refund.
Trek guidelines
To ensure everyone has a great time and knows what to expect, please read these important points:
No alcohol or smoking
For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please don’t consume alcohol, intoxicants, or smoke at any point during the journey or trek.
Dinner before boarding
Kindly complete your dinner before you board the bus.
Travel arrangements
We’ll arrange transportation based on our group size. If there are 12 or fewer of us, we’ll use a tempo traveler. For groups of 13 or more, it’ll be a mini-bus. Both options are non-AC and have push-back seats for your comfort. We appreciate your understanding regarding our travel logistics.
"Without Travel" option
If you prefer to arrange your own transportation to the destination (the homestay), be sure to book the “Without Travel” option when you sign up. Please note: If you select this, you’ll need a private car for your entire trip. Public transport won’t work, as our Day 2 activities begin directly from the homestay and require continuous private car access to ensure you can fully participate in all planned activities.
Embrace the outdoors
Our trips are about getting out into nature, often in remote locations. Please don’t expect luxury accommodations; we focus on providing comfortable basic facilities.
Food provided
We’ll provide basic, vegetarian meals. We do not serve non-vegetarian food.
Leave no trace policy
Please help us keep our beautiful outdoors clean by disposing of all litter properly.
Personal belongings
You are responsible for your personal belongings, valuables, and jewelry. Plan The Unplanned is not liable for any lost items.
Potential delays
While we strive to be on schedule, please be aware that traffic delays or vehicle breakdowns can sometimes occur, leading to slight delays in reaching our destination.
FAQs
You’ll get an event heads-up email by Thursday of the trip week. It includes:
- Exact pickup points with timings
- Your Outdoor Leader’s name and phone number
- A quick list of do’s & don’ts
Tickets
Trip Fee
₹ 6,499/-
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