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Chembra Peak, Wayanad – a paradise for trekkers and photographers

Chembra Peak, Chembra Peak location, Chembra Trekking, Meppady, tourist attraction in Chembra peak, Wayanad

The Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad, at 2100m above sea level. Chembra is located near the town of Meppady and is 14 km west of Kalpetta.

Chembra peak is accessible by foot from Meppady. Generally, permission from Meppady forest office is essential for carrying out trekking activity to Chembra peak. Services of guide can be availed which might be very useful. It takes close to three hours to reach the top of the Chembra peak.

On the way to the top of Chembra peak, there is a heart shaped lake called “hridayathadakam”. This heart shaped lake is a popular tourist attraction in Chembra peak. The lake is believed to have never dried up. The cool atmosphere makes your mind cool and refresh

From the top of Chembra peak you can view almost the whole of Wayanad. You can also view of Kozhikkode, Malappuram, and Nilgiri districts.

Climbing Chembra peak is a really a trekking experience. For nature lovers it may take a whole day to enjoy the beauty of this peak and reach the top. For photographers, Chembra peak is a paradise. If you camp on the peak you are sure to have a treasured experience.

District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides, sleeping bags, canvases, huts and trekking implements on hire.

The climb up to Chembra involves 7 stages and the only thing that kept you going is the beautiful mist cover around you – it is awesome. A strong breeze would now and then clear the mist cover, only to get restored within minutes.

The trek up should on the whole take about 4 hours for medium paced trekkers. Spend some time on the peak and the descent can take about 3 to 4 hours.

A trip to the scenic Chembra Peak is sure to rejuvenate any tired soul and make for a thrilling experience