Nearest Towns:

Kalpetta, Meppadi, Mananthavady,Sultan Battery and Vythiri.

Location info: India-->Kerala-->Wayanad District-->Kalapetta-->Meppadi.

Distances: 14 km west of Kalpetta, Wayanad District, kerala
Camping Sites:Camping in the night at the top of the Chembra peak
Trek Length: 2100 meters above the sea level

Route Info:

This 344 km² from trivendrum city and is about 16 km east of Sultan Battery, kerala.Mysore - Nanjangod - Gundlupet - Muthanga WLS - Sulthan bathery (140 kms) and ooty - Meppadi - Kalpetta (100 kms).



Best Time To Visit:

November to May.

Worst Time To Visit:

In Rainy season

Difficulty Level:

Difficult

Summary:

Chembra Peak is situated in near the town of Meppady and is 14 km west of Kalpetta, Wayand district.he peak stands 2100 meters above the sea level and is part of the Meppadi Forest Range. It will take one and half hour of strenuous trek to reach the central point of the peak from the watch tower. At the zenith there is a heart-shaped perennial lake where drinking water is available from the nearby natural springs even at the height of summer. It is part of the Wayanad hill ranges in Western Ghats, adjoining the Nilgiri Hills in Tamilnadu and Vellarimala in Kozhikode district in Kerala. Chembra peak is accessible by foot from Meppady. District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides and trekking equipments on hire charges to the tourists. For those adventure seekers, 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. Discover a redefine version of pleasure and adventure on oyur Chembra Peak tour in Kerala.The entire region is quite picturesque with tea plantations and a variety of flora and fauna and some wild life in the jungles.Tourists can also stay one or two days at the top of the peak in temporary camps. A destination for trekkers as well as nature lovers, some tourists stay one or two days at the top of the peak in temporary camps. The temperature really falls down at the top of the peak. A heart shaped lake en route to the top of the peak is a major tourist attraction. The lake is believed to have never dried up.

A large part of the mountain is forest and a lot of animals including elephants, deers, leopards etc. Rest region has large grasslands, tea estates and human habitation. t is a delightful spot for the trekkers as well as for the nature lovers.The entire surrounding is quite with tea plantation, flora and fauna, beautiful birds and some wild life.When you will reach on the top of the Chembra Peak Kerala it is guaranteed that you will forget your pain and stress. You will be captivated by nature's bounteous beauty. The kaleidoscopic view of Wayanad from the top of the peak is breathtaking.

Things To Look for:

Soochipara Falls:

The Soochippara waterfalls are situated near Meppadi and are real treasures of nature. The waterfall ranged from 100 to 300 feet in height and is a luxury to the eyes. This is a prominent place for leisurely destination. And this place is a blessed place as its divinity is obvious in the beauty of the nature.This falls is around 22 km from Kalpetta.

Edakkal Caves:

The Edakkal Caves in Wayanad are magnificent formations of nature. The word 'Edakkal' itself means 'a stone in between'. The structure of these caves is truly extraordinary as a big boulder balances itself on two relatively smaller boulders, thus forming the truly fascinating Edakkal Caves of Kerala. These caves are a very popular tourist attraction of Wayanad. The cave has two levels inside that can be entered through an entrance that is merely 5 feet in height.

The lower chamber is around 18 feet long and 10 feet high. A small passage from there leads to the upper chamber that is around 95 feet long and 18 feet high. This truly magnificent structure is a storehouse of pre-historic art forms. This attracts historians and archaeologists from all over the world. The Edakkal Caves have been the cradle of human civilization at different stages in history.

Meenmutty falls:

It is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 metres. Meenmutty Falls, the largest and most spectacular waterfall in the Wayanad District, is a 2 km hike though the jungle from the main Ooty Road. It is Kerala's second largest waterfall and the one most unspoiled in its natural setting. Each of its three tiers requires a separate hike through a moist, deciduous forest.

Kanthapara Falls:

About 25 km north-east of Kalpetta is Padinjarathara Dam. This dam is 2nd largest in Asia and is attractive with serene environment engulfing it. Padinjarathara is surrounded by mist capped mountains and wildlife sanctuary. Picturesque ambience, beautiful location and divine.

Sentinel rocks falls:

Locally known as Soochipara, this is a very popular leisure destination. While younger visitors love to romp in the pool formed at the foot of the fall, the more restrained can have equally good fun just taking in the scenery.

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary :

Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary (20 km east of Mananthavady): This sanctuary has a wide variety of animals. Visiting time: 0600 - 0800 hrs and 1500 -1730 hrs.

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References

http://theindianhikers.blogspot.com/2009/11/chembra-peak-trek-higest-peak-in-waynad.html
http://sometravelogues.blogspot.com/2009/04/chembra-peak.html
http://hyderabadfervor.blogspot.com/2009/05/conquering-chembra-peak.html
http://edge-of-space.blogspot.com/2007/12/chembra-peak-trekking-december-15-2007.html
http://deepugeorge.blogspot.com/2006/03/wayanad-trip-part-iii-chembra-peak.html
http://unknown-tourist-spot.blogspot.com/2008/05/hills-rocks-and-valleys-which.html
http://timelessodyssey.blogspot.com/2006/01/chembra.html
http://chembrapeak.blogspot.com/2009/06/chembra-peak_1037.html

Important Phone Numbers :

Vana Samrakshana Samiti Office
ph:+919495757681.

Permission:

Need Permission from Vana Samrakshana Samiti Office.

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