When traveling from Bangalore or Mysore via Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary and Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, note that the checkposts close at 6 PM and reopen at 6 AM the following day. For a night journey to Pakkom Kuruva, Crystal Kuruva Resorts Wayanad, the route through Kutta -- Tholpetty --Kattikulam- Payyambali -- Pakkom is advisable. We highly advise against night drives ,as you traverse through wildlife sanctuaries ,it may disturb the natural habitat of the wild and it also for your safety.