Chembra peak is a must to go destination for anyone who loves trekking. It is situated near Meppadi,10 kilometers from Kalpetta.Chembra peak is the highest peak in Wayanad with an altitude of 2100m high and is a trekker’s paradise. The tourists have to take special permission from the Forest Office of Meppadi for climbing this rock. Trekking to Chembra Peak starts from Chembra estate. The Climb to the Chembra peak consists of 7 stages. On the way we can find valley on one side and a tea estate on other side. You can experience the beautiful mist around if you are lucky. There are elephants and leopards in the nearby peaks surrounding Chembra peak. On the way we can see a source of water. We can fill up our water bottles there. The water is clear and fresh. After climbing the second stage we will reach a somewhat plain area. We can have a good view of some surrounding peaks when we trek up the Chembra peak. The surrounding peaks are the Nilambur forests and Vellarimala which are pretty dense and which lies in Kozhikode district which is higher than the Chembra peak. The view of those peaks from Chembra peak is amazing. Half way on our way to the peak we can find a large natural perfect heart shaped lake. Its really incredible and such a beautiful lake. It is also known as Lovers Lake. The water level in the lake remains constant throughout the year, as it is supplied from the underground water by Mother Nature. The calm blue eyed water of the lake at the top of the Chembra peak never dries up, not even in the peak summer temperatures. We get a better and clearer view of the lake when we climb further up. The view from the top of the peak is just wonderful. We can see most parts of Wayanad from there including Lakkidi,Pookot and some other roads. Trekking towards the top takes nearly a day.The Tourism department will provide guides, sleeping bags and canvas huts and other trekking equipments for hire. Camping in the night at the top of the Chembra peak is an experience to cherish. The top most peak had some rocky formations along the route. Finally the tourist reaches the top most position of the Chembra peak where we can feel that the clouds are kissing the mountain tops. So pack up and get ready to trek to a must go trekking place, the Majestic Peak i.e. the Chembra Peak.
2 comments:
Hi.
Did you trek Chembra recently? Reading your blog, i am under the impression that you camped at the peak. If so, what is the nature of permission you need to obtain and from who?
Hi N,
You can get the permission from the forest office situated near the Chembra Peak.They will give you a Permission letter.Sometimes they may check your bag.No prior permission is required.
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