The
highest peak in Wayanad, the ChembraPeak, stands at a height
of around 2100 metres above sea level. At a distance of 14 km from Kalpetta,
the ChembraPeak
is a part of the Wayanad hill ranges in the Western Ghats, adjoining the
Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu and Vellarimala in Kozhikode
district in Kerala.
The
elevation makes it an ideal spot for trekking and mountain climbing. The
District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides and trekking equipments on
hire charges to the tourists. Permission from the forest office in Meppady is
required for trekking up to the Chembra peak. A heart shaped lake en route to
the top of the peak is a major tourist attraction. It is believed that the lake
has never dried up, even during the hottest of summers.
For
those seeking some adventure, temporary camps are set up on the top of the peak.
Guides, camping apparatus etc are provided by District Tourism Promotion
Council on rent to tourists who are interested in camping and trekking.
The
ChembraPeak is undisputedly one of the most
favoured trekking destinations, with several trekking aficionados flocking to
it all through the year. The breathtaking view from the top is sure to prove
all the hardships on the way up more than worth it. The picturesque Lake atop the hill is an ideal picnic spot. Since it
takes almost a day to reach the top of the hill, tourists can spend a day or
two in the temporary camps.
A
trip to the scenic ChembraPeak is sure to
rejuvenate any tired soul and make for a thrilling experience!
HI
I am planning to visit Wayanad during end of Jan. I am based out of Mangalore and require your guidance in planning my trip. I would like to know abt the preferred stay (for couple) with tarrif, travel time and mode from mangalore and details abt the places to visit and how to visit them. I have gone through various web sites and also worked out packages with the help of travel agents.But i would like to know how much would I need to afford and how can i plan my travel efficiently (and economically as well: its recession time )
Your views and suggestions on this is highly appreciated. Also you it would be helpful if u can suggest some alternative place for 3 days trip from Mangalore.
Thanks
MRTC
Hi. We are planning to visit Wayanad in December. We browsed the net for a few resort details, but are unbale to come to a unanimous decision. can u pls help us with some good resorts to stay. We are a family of two adults and a child aged 9 years. We went tru info abt a resort called Green magic and Jungle Park.If there is any info available from any recent visitors to this place we wud like to know their feedback. Thanks.
hi
We r planning to travel to wayanad this dec with our 4 yr old kid. we will be travelling from mumbai. We wish to cover, wayanad, coorg,the dubare elephant camp and the tibetian monastry at kushalnagar and kabini...i am throughly confused how n which destination to start and end and what is on the way..if someone could help me with an itinary, i would be obliged...which would be the closest airport also.we wish to celebrate our childs bday and new yr which happens to be closeby....infact we would like to finish the difficult part first and then relax.... we have a good 7 nights n 8 days in hand. also if u can suggest if it will be too hectic ...thn we could minus some destination n cover nxt time...thanks in adv
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Your views and suggestions on this is highly appreciated. Also you it would be helpful if u can suggest some alternative place for 3 days trip from Mangalore.
Thanks
MRTC
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