Kuruva Island (Kururva Dweep)

Kuruva Dweep or Kuruva Island is a protected river delta, comprising a cluster of islands over the middle of Kabini River in Wayanad. Spread over 950 acres of land, Kuruva Island is densely populated with rich flora and fauna. The geographical peculiarity of this island makes this place evergreen with a serene ambience.

Dwelling deep into this island, you can sight many attractive things like bridges made up of bamboo trees and other rare species of trees. The uninhabited island is home to rare species of birds, orchids, herbal plants etc. Coming so much closer to the nature, you might be feeling Kuruva Island as a nature's gift to wayanad.

The island is surrounded by streams you can have a boat ride or rafting through this stream enjoying the enchanting beauty of the island. The boats and rafts are provided by the Kerala Tourism Department and it will take few hours to cover each and every island.Tourists from different parts of the world enjoy the rafting here. The rafts are made up of bamboos providing you a thrilling and exciting journey through the streams.

The other thing you can do in this fabulous island is to have a calm and lazy nature walk. Partying and picnic are restricted here as the authorities are maintaining eco-tourism in Kuruva Island. Just enjoy the beauty without spoiling the pristine nature. You can also plan for a trekking in Kuruva Island.

Entry to this island is restricted during rainy seasons (from June to September). The island is opened during the months from October to May and there is a nominal entry fee to the island. The time schedule is from moring 9 to 5.

The island is situated 15 km away from Mananthavady, 58 km from Sultanbathery and 40 km from Kalpetta. There are frequent buses from Mananthavady to Kuruva Island.

Fee of Kuruva Island

Boat to Dweep by DTPC-Rs 10/person
Forest department fee: Rs 10 for Indians Rs 20 for foreigners
Still camera: Rs 25, Video camera: Rs 100
For outdoor shooting purpose Rs 100 for still camera and Rs 250 for video camera
For bamboo rafts (crossing between dweeps): Rs 5 per head
For 30 mins bamboo rafting Rs 300 per 6 persons
Guide fee: Rs 100

If You Stay

Treetop hut one bed Rs 750 maximum 3 persons for 24 hours.

Tips To Care

Obey the instructions of staff
Wear life jackets doing boating
Swimming and bathing in the river is strictly prohibited.
Use of plastic, carry bags, food items are strictly prohibited.
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