Located 8 km south of Kalpetta, near to the town Meppady, lies the highest peak in Wayanad, the Chembra peak. At an astounding elevation of 2100 m, Chembra peak adjoins Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu and Vallarimala in Kozhikode. The lush green meadows surrounding Chembra hill is a pleasant refuge to the ones who want to escape the hustle and bustle of routine life.

It takes nearly 3 hours to trek up to the peak which is considered to be quite an adventurous climb. Surpassing dense forests and grasslands, this adrenaline inducing trek would take you on a ride amidst the nature. The trail is surprisingly straight but considerably steep from the foot of the hill, but gets easier at the later stages. The climb till Chembra is preceded by 7 hills that a trekker needs to cross. All the sweat and hard work will eventually pay off as soon as you reach Hridhayathadakam or Hridaya Saras, the heart shaped lake. As legend has it, this lake is believed to have never dried up. You will definitely be enthralled by the bounty of nature this place offers. The lake has been a tourists paradise and an absolute favourite since quite some time now.

Chembra peak stays pleasant and is worth visiting all around the year. The trek starts early in the mid morning and crossing the rugged, yet beautiful terrains, reach the top by late morning. Once you reach the top, the incredible views of the neighbouring hillocks are bound to take your heart away. Spend some time at the peak and enjoy the panoramic view of the entire Wayanad from the top. Thats quite a view, we assure.

Come, be a part of God s own country and rejoice your soul with the gift of nature.

Difficulty level: Easy.

Best Season: All round the year

Trek Length: 9Km

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 0

09:30 PM Start from Marathahalli, Bangalore

11:00 PM Reach RR Nagar, start 300km oneside journey, 7hrs approx

Day 1

06:00 AM Reach Waynad Homesaty, freshen up

08:30 AM Have breakfast & colect packed lunch. Travel to base, 25kms in a vehicle

10:00 AM Start trek 10km (up & down). Have lunch in between

03:30 PM Finish trek & start back to homestay

05:00 PM Reach homestay. Have tea snacks & relax

08:30 PM Have dinner & rest for the day

Day 2

06:30 AM Wake up & have bed cofee, freshen up

09:00 AM Have breakfast. Start to Meenmutty waterfalls , finish experience & depart to bangalore

01:00 PM Have self sponsored lunch (lunch not included in the package)

10:00 PM Reach Bangalore

What's Included:

Non-AC Transportation (from/to Bangalore)

Trek

Guide charges & entry fee

Breakfast on Day 1 & Day 2

Lunch on Day 1

Dinner on Day 1

Accomodation

Visit to Meenmutty falls

What's Not Included:

Any Beverages

Water Bottle

Lunch on day 2

Anything not mentioned in inclustions

Pickup Points:

1. Marathahalli (09:30 PM) - Near Kalamandir

2. Silk Board (10:00 PM) - Bus Stop, Opposite To Pizza Hut

3. BTM (10:10 PM) Udupi - Garden Bus Stop, Opposite To A2B

4. Banashankari (10:30 PM) - Bus Stop

5. RR Nagar (11:00 PM) - Gopalan Arcade, Mysore Road

Things To Carry:

Backpack

Rain coat/Poncho

2litre water bottle per person

Dry fruits, energy bar, chocolates, energy drink, Snacks etc.

Personal medication

Sweater/ jackets for the night

Extra pair of clothes

Toiletries (Tissue paper, Toilet paper, etc.)

Sports shoes or trekking shoes in good condition

Torch per person with extra batteries

Track pants and cotton T-shirt

Camera (optional)

Moov spray, dettol solution or salt to avoid leeches