Pookot Lake in Wayanad

POOKOT LAKE

Pookot Lake, a fresh water lake is in the mountainous Wayanad district of Kerala. The lake is enveloped by picturesque evergreen mountains. The mesmerizing exquisiteness of the unscathed natural marvel attracts many people from around the world. Pookot Lake is one of the major reasons of tourists’ voyage to the tiny district of Kerala. The weather at this tourist attraction is comfy except for monsoon season in Wayanad (Jun to Mid of Aug).  Major fascination other than the natural beauty is the relaxing boating options (Pedal and Row). Children playing area and an aquarium within the premises are added attractions for families. The lake, near Lakkidi (entry point of Wayanad) at an altitude of approx 2100 meters above sea level, is very close to NH-212 and is 15 km away from Kalpetta, the district headquarter. Nearest Hotels and Resorts can be reserved at Vythiri or Kalpetta.

Distance

Sulthan Bathery :36 km

Kalpetta                :12 km

Accommodation in Wayanad

Accommodation in Wayanad

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New Year Celebration at Resort at Wayanad @ Rs 1650/-

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Travel Bangalore to Wayanad by Cab

Bangalore to Wayanad by Cab

Bangalore to Sulthan Bathery

Bangalore to Wayanad travel by Cab takes around 6 hour journey via Channapatna, Mandya, Mysore, Nanjangud, Gundalpet. From Gundalpet take a right turn, the road leads towards Calicut. Muthanga is the border of Wayanad. The drive through the forest, after you cross Gundalpet would be very re-freshening. You would be able to see lot of wild life on the way from Gundalpet. There are three major towns in Wayanad. First you would be reaching Sulthan Bathery town, which is 12 km away from the border. Hotel Mint Flower and Hotel Regency are two major hotels of Sulthan Bathery. Food : Jubilee Restaurant in Sulthan Bathery is famous for Malabar Dishes, good food, clean surroundings and great hospitality at reasonable price. There is an Udupi Veg Restaurant near Chungam (A junction in Sulthan Bathery). Bangalore to Sulthan Bathery distance is 250 km.

Bangalore to Kalpetta

Sulthan Bathery to Kalpetta distance is 24 km. After reaching Sulthan Bathery, follow the NH-212 and next town is Meenangadi. If you follow the same route, it takes you to Kalpetta. Major hotels in Kalpetta are Woodlands, Green Gates, Harithagiri, Wynd Valley, Kallat Hotel etc.

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Where is Wayanad: How to Reach Wayanad

Where is Wayanad: How to Reach Wayanad: How To Reach Wayanad Reaching Wayanad is very easy by road from Calicut, in Kerala, Mysore in Karnataka and Ooty in Tamilnadu. All thes...

About Wayanad

The name Wayanad is believed to be derived from ‘Vayal nadu’, which means ‘Paddy Fields’. Wayanad was ruled by Vedar Rajas in the ancient days and later it came under the rule of ‘Pazhassi Raja’ of Kottayam Royal Dynasty. Wayanad came into being on 01 Nov 1980 by merging North Wayanad, then a part of Cannanore district and South Wayanad, which was a part of Calicut district.
One of the indigenous characteristics of Wayanad is the adivasi population of Paniyas, Kurumas, Adiyars, Kurichyas, Ooralis, Kattunaikkans etc. Wayanad has the first position among the districts of Kerala, in terms of percentage of Adivasi population. Among the total inhabits of this beautiful land a major chunk is settlers came from different parts of Kerala and some parts of Karnataka. There is a fair representation of Hindu, Christian and Muslim religions, while there is a good percentage of Jain community as well. 

There are lot of destinations of traveler's interest viz Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary, Pookote Lake, Banasura Sagar Dam, Meenmutty Waterfalls, Soojipara Waterfalls, Kuruva Islands, Chembra Peak, Karapuzha Dam, Jain Temple etc.

Where is Wayanad

Wayanad is a northern district of Kerala (Southernmost state of India), was formed on 01 Nov 1980 as the 12th district. The land of spices lies between North 11˚ 27΄ and 15˚ 58΄ and east 75˚ 47΄ and 70˚ 27΄ at an altitude of 700-2100 meters above MSL, with Karnataka and Tamilnadu states as its borders. Wayanad, a land which has been blessed with beautiful landscapes, lake, waterfalls, historic places, wildlife and picturesque mountains, is on the Western Ghats in north Kerala. The district HQ of Wayanad is Kalpetta, which is 80 km away from Calicut city. Other major towns are Sulthan Bathery and Mananthavady.