Wayanad, the name by itself, conjures up a magical, tintilating experience one will go while trekking in the green wild forests and the hill ranges. The altitude of the region is between 700-2100 meters above the sea level and the highest peak in the Chembra is 2100 m.
This Chembra Peak is the highest peak int he Wayanad region and it is about 14 kms from Kalpetta one of the towns of the region. It is a risky endeavor and takes almost a day to reach the top itself. If you like, you can stay the night or more in the temporary tented camps, sleeping bags, trekking implements are provided for a small charge by the Tourism Promotion Council.
As you climb the hill you can hear the water rippling and the sound of water accompanies you to the top of the hill. There is a lake at the top of the hill which never dries up even in the midst of summer. If you ever go for this trip and stay there for the night you will forever be in Nostalgia.
Pakshipathalam is another challenging trip for the interesting tourist but permission has to be sought to go trekking there. District Tourism Promotion Council will arrange for vehicles, guides, camping apparatus etc for the trip. It is slippery through out the way and very challenging to reach the top.
Meenmutty Waterfalls lies 12 kms east of Meppadi and the waterfalls cascades down in three steps and is very magnificient to look at and very exhilarating too. the rippling sound of the water falling down the hill makes you calm down anmd enthralled just at that sight. Just 2 more kilometers will take you to Kombaikani waterfalls . Both the waterfalls have formed from the upper reaches of the Neyyar river.Accomodation
The towns which are close by in the area are Mananthavady, Kalpetta and Sultan Bathery. You can pick your hotel in the IndiaReviewChannel, Hotels and Resorts Section.
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