Lakkidi Gateway

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Sight Address : Lakkidi is located in the southern portion of India in the state of Kerala. Edit

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Lakkidi is the gateway of Wayanad district of Kerala state, south India. It gets the second highest degree of rainfall in the world. Lakkidi is one of the highest locations in Wayanad. It is situated 700 m above mean sea level, atop Thamarassery ghat pass. Vythiri is the nearest town, just 5 km from Lakkidi. Chain tree, Pookot Lake, Sight seeing point on ghat road and number of tourist resorts are within 5 km from Lakkidi. It is about 58 km north east of Kozhikode district. The lofty mountain peaks, the gurging (sicsic) stream, luxuriant vegetation and the bird’s eye view of the deep valley on the south, with its winding roads, are breath taking. Three km from Lakkidi is the Pookot Lake, the natural fresh water Lake, very wide and deep, one of the rare reservoirs of water in Wayanad. Surrounded on all sides by meadows and hills, it has become a favorite picnic spot.

Lakkidi gateway

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Lakkidi has become a favorite picnic spot. The lofty mountain peaks, the gurging stream, luxuriant vegetation and the bird’s eye view of the deep valley on the south, with its winding roads, are breath taking. The 12 kms.long journey from Adivaram to Lakkidi through ghat road with nine hairpin bends amidst thick forests, is a fascinating experience.

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October to May.

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Morning , Afternoon.

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1 to 2 hours

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Greeshmam Resorts – Wayanad ; Valley View, Lakkidi – 673 576,Wayanad Dist., Kerala, India ; Ph/M – Tel :+91-04936 – 325995 Mob :9020682277, 9387830303,9995266577 Fax :+91-04936 – 255720 ; 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 : Wayanad is well connected by a wide network of roads and this place can be easily accessed from anywhere in Kerala and from neighboring states.

Train : The Nearest railway station is at Calicut and is at a distance of around 110 kilometers from this place. Wayanad is well connected by a good network of railways and a number of trains frequent this place.

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.