Sunrise & Sunset Hikes

Two Directions, One Mountain. Thovarimala does not demand a long expedition. It offers two small, beautiful walks, each in a different direction, each with its own mood. From the estate, a narrow trail bends eastward. This is the sunrise hike. It is short and gentle, winding past tea bushes and silver oak, sometimes brushing against pepper vines that cling to tree trunks like quiet companions. Early morning mist lingers low over Wayanad’s hills. As you reach the viewpoint near Ezhuthu Para, ancient rock markings watch silently while the sun slowly rises behind layered ridges. The world turns gold in minutes. It is an easy climb, but the feeling at the top is vast. In the opposite direction, another path leads west. Slightly rockier, a little more dramatic. This is the sunset hike. The light here behaves differently, bold, warm, theatrical. The trail catches the evening breeze, and as you ascend, the sky opens wide. The sun sinks behind distant hills, painting the valley in amber and violet. It is not a strenuous trek, just a short upward walk — but it feels like standing on a balcony above the whole of Wayanad. Two directions. Two short hikes. One hill that changes character with the hour. Wake up early and walk east. Slow down in the evening and walk west.