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Sight Address : Pookot Lake is located at about 13 kilometers from Kalpetta. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Pookot Lake is a picturesque location and a major tourist attraction in Wayanad. You will enjoy a day’s trip and camp in this location. The lake is surrounded by thick woods and trees. This scenic lake presents a calm and serene environment. This is an excellent camp site for peace lovers. This tourist attraction is situated half way from Calicut. From Kalpetta you can reach Pookot Lake in half an hour. Surrounded by forests, and greenery, Pookot lake Wayanad is an enchanting location for nature lovers and photographers. You can’t resist taking few photographs of the excellent location. But it is important to note that boating is not permitted here. Due to some commercial renovations in recent times, some of its wilderness charms are removed. Pookot lake Wayanad at a close distance to Vythiri is undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous tourist spot in the entire location. The lake is cuddled up in the surrounding lap of mountains. The tall trees and dense woods that surround the pathway of the lake provide a memorable visual treat. There is also a freshwater aquarium near the lake which displays colorful and beautiful fishes.
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
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Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to May.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 to 3 hours.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.10/
Kids Rs. : Rs. 5/
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.10/
Kids Rs. : Rs. 5/
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs. 10/-
Video Camera Rs. : Rs. 100/-
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: No
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Green Gates Hotel – Wayanad ; T.B. Road, Kalpetta Wayanad – 673 122, Kerala, India ; Ph/M – Phone: 04936 – 202001/2/3/4 Fax: 04936 – 203975 Cell: 0 94476 40559 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis and private vehicles are one of the most common means of travel to Wayanad. The most popular route is Bangalore – Mysore – Gundulpet – Munthanga – Sulthan Battery. The roads are in excellent condition.
BUS : Nearest Bus Station Kalpetta / Meppadi
Train : Trains are the best option if you’re not accustomed to travelling long distances through buses. Trains can be taken to Kozhikode, and buses from Kozhikode to Kalpetta can be taken. There are regular trains from Kozhikode to Madgaon, Chennai, Pune and Goa. You will also get regular trains to New Delhi and Mumbai. Train fares will range from Rs 200 for local destinations to Rs 600 for destinations in another state.
Air : The Nearest airport is at Kozhikode, Calicut and is at a distance of around 100 kilometers from Wayanad. One can also access this place from the Cochin International Airport, which is at a distance of around 300 kilometers from this place.
Others : There are plenty of autorickshaws are available for trips around the wayand district.
Things to CarryEdit
- Plenty of water and camera.
Safety / WarningEdit
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HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Kollam : 100 / 04936-205808
- Kalpetta Fire Station : 101/ 0498-2502901
- Kollam Women Helpline : 1091/0474 2764579
- Fathima matha mission hospital, Wayanad : 04936-202413 (108 for ambulance)