Pookode Lake
പൂക്കോട് തടാകം
A natural freshwater lake surrounded by forest, shaped roughly like a map of India. Row boats and walk around the lake. It is the first stop when entering Wayanad.
The lake sits near Lakkidi Pass at about 770 metres above sea level, surrounded by evergreen forest, with blue water lilies floating on its surface. Visitors can rent pedal boats or rowboats, and a walking path of about 1.5 km circles the lake. The lakeshore has an aquarium, a children’s playground and craft shops. The lake is close to the main road and crowded on weekends. It is about 20 minutes’ drive from Kalpetta, and it is best combined with the Lakkidi viewpoint.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Lakkidi View Point
- Chembra Peak
- Karlad Lake
- Kanthanpara Falls
- Soochipara Falls
- Kurumbalakotta
- Banasura Sagar Dam
- Karapuzha Dam