Banasura Hill TrekSTARTING POINT: Banasura Sagar Dam AreaENDING POINT: Banasura Hill SummitDIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate to DifficultTREK DISTANCE: 14 KM (Round Trip)BEST SEASON: October to FebruaryAdventure seekers come to Banasura Hill to reach one of the highest peaks in Wayanad. On a trek to Banasura, you will experience dense forests, bamboo thickets and green, emerald meadows. With a gradual climb up to the peak, you will find that vast panoramas of the valleys, hills and spectacular Western Ghats slowly unfold around you. You can also look at the mesmerizing Banasura Sagar dam, which is the largest earthen dam in India, shimmering below. A blend of a refreshing trek and a nature retreat, this Banasura trek gives you varied terrain starting from forests to rocky paths to open meadows and that is a truly incredible experience. The views are more amazing in the post-monsoon and monsoon seasons when the hills are carpeted with delightful green vegetation. Cool, fresh mountain air, misty mountain slopes, birdlife and animal sightings are part of a Banasura trek. If you are a nature lover and an adventure buff, the Banasura Hill trek is an ideal option for you to get away from the ordinary and immerse in Wayanad. The sight of the sunrises and sunsets from the higher areas of this trek is mind-blowing and it's a joy for all shutterbugs as well as trekking enthusiasts. With its invigorating environment, scenic views and moderate grade, this hill is a popular trekking spot in Kerala.
