Chembra Peak
ചെമ്പ്ര മല
Wayanad's highest peak, at about 2,100 m. On the way up you pass a small alpine lake shaped like a heart.
The hike starts from tea gardens near Meppadi and passes through tea estates and grassy slopes. In about 2–3 hours you reach a heart-shaped lake at roughly 1,500 meters. This is usually the end of the permitted route, and it offers a view over the whole Wayanad Plateau. Climbing requires buying a ticket and registering at the forest department checkpoint, and you must be accompanied by a guide. Daily numbers are limited, and the cutoff is early in the morning. The trail has been closed many times in recent years due to fire, wildlife or safety concerns, so confirm before setting out. Bring plenty of water and sunscreen.
Opening hours
Registration approx. 07:00–14:00 (subject to forestry department arrangements)
Nearby sights
- Kanthanpara Falls
- Pookode Lake
- Lakkidi View Point
- Soochipara Falls
- Karapuzha Dam
- Neelimala Viewpoint
- Meenmutty Falls
- Wayanad Heritage Museum