The Island of Wonders - Kuruvadweep or Kuruva Island

Kuruvadweep or Kuruva Island is a 950-acre (3.8 km2) protected river delta in Wayanad district of Kerala, India. It comprises three densely wooded uninhabited islands and a few submergible satellite islands, which lies on the banks of the tributaries of Kabini River. It is uninhabited island, which is home to rare species of birds, orchids, herbal plants. 

Kerala forest department runs tourism in this place and they have arranged bamboo boats to travel from one island to other. Also the beautiful walking trails in the island is well maintained and mind blowing experience for the travelers. It will take you a whole day to visit Kuruva Island.

The island is surrounded by streams and you can have a boat ride or rafting through this stream enjoying the enchanting beauty of the island. 

Bamboo rafting at Kuruva Island 

These islands consists of dense and evergreen forest that is uninhabited and hence home to rare kinds of flora and fauna: endemic species of birds, orchids and herbs namely. Its unique geographical characteristics make it a place where not only the leaves but also silence is evergreen. Its 16.7 km from the nearest town itself and thus it has become a place of attraction. Recently, it has been named as the most visited place in the district by tourists from all over the globe.

Location Guide:

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Kuruva Islands is 17 km east of Mananthavady and 10 km north west of Pulpally, nearby towns in Wayanad District. More details can be sought in district office of Department of Tourism, Wayanad in Kalpetta. The island is located very close to the state border of Karnataka. 

Nearest railway station: Kozhikode, about 99 km 

Nearest airport: Calicut International Airport, about 119 km

Tourism Permission / Authority

Divisional Forest Officer

South Wayanad

Kalpetta

Ph: +91 4936 203428