Wayanad Coffeetrail Resort

Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad, at 2,100 m above sea level. It is located eight kilometer south of Kalpetta, near to the town of Meppady . Chembra peak adjoins Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu and Vallarimala in Kozhikode. From the town of Meppady you can reach the peak through walking. The peak is visible from almost all parts of Wayanad. It is an ideal place destination for trekking activities. You have to take prior permission from the Meppady forest office before going for a trek at Chembra Peak. The forest office will be open on all days. Overnight camping is not allowed at Chembra peak as there is a threat from wild animals. It will take at least 3 hours to reach the top point of Chembra peak. On the way to the peak, you can see a heart shaped lake, which is said to have never dried up. It is one of the topmost attractions of this peak. This lake is known as 'hridhayathadakam' , the name derived from two words Hridhayam and Thadakam. Meaning of hridh

Wayanad is known for its beautiful nature and geographical features. But there is one another thing that’s make Wayanad famous, its food items. Wayanad is part of the Malabar region of Kerala. There is umpteen number of variety Malabar food items available in Wayanad.  Some of the food items are the following , which every tripper should try . VazakaiPoriyal (Raw Banana) It’s a tasty dish made of bananas and coconut. Bananas and Coconut  cooked with tasty spices to make this food. Pazham nirachathu It’s a very tasty snack made up of Bananas. It made by stuffing coconut mixture in banana dipped in Maida and fried.  It is really a delicious and nutritious snack.  Kalan Milagu Kalan Milagu is a classic mushroom dish with peppercorns, with  an added zing of garlic and onions. These pepper mushrooms make for an excellent side dish and are usually served with rice. Meen Chuttully Mullet fish cooked with slightly burnt shallots. Served with grilled coriander potatoes and

Wayanad  is one favorite place for every trekker . There is a spot in Wayanad , which  has captured the mindset of every trekker, ornithologists and nature lovers is the Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary. Here virgin forests, streams and steep hills together offer challenging avenues for trekking.  It   is a natural rock cave at the northern end of the Brahmagiri Hills. Situated at an altitude of 1740m and accessible only by trekking, Pakshipathalam is home to several species of birds and is an ornithologist's paradise. It is located in the Brahmagiri Hills near Thirunelly. There is a cave here, which according to legend, was used by rishis (saints) for meditation in ancient times . The deep rock caves; formed among the thick blocks of rocks at the northern top end of the Brahmagiri are the abode of various birds and wild beasts. It  is believed that Garuda, the vehicle of  Vishnu and the King of birds, stands guard over his subjects at Pakshipathalam, a bird love

Wayanad is one of the most sought after tourist location in India. Wayanad has a lot to offer the tourists visiting this beautiful place.  Travelers are always attracted to the hills ,forests, waterfalls, wild animals. Among them waterfalls  in Wayanad adds an extra  appeal to the mesmerizing beauty of Wayanad. Let’s take a quick glance at the waterfalls in Wayanad. Soochipara waterfalls Soochipara waterfall is a three tiered waterfall at Vellarimala in Wayanad. It is surrounded by lush green forest, is also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfall.  The name Soochipara derived from the words ‘soochi’ and ‘para’ means ‘rock’ and ‘needle’. As you can see the rock  is needle shaped in here. Travellers has to walk around two kilometers to reach the waterfall. The water falls from a height of  two hundred meters. There is a pool beneath the waterfall , where you can go for a swimming. The best time to visit the Soochipara waterfall is monsoon ,during monsoon you can see the waterfall at

Wayanad stands on the southern top part of the Deccan Plateau and its major attraction is the grand western Ghats with the lofty  ridges interspersed with dense forests and green valleys. Most of the area in this district is covered by the dense forests and blessed with immense beauty of the nature. Mountains Brahmagiri(1608 meters),Banasura peak(2073 meters),Chembara peak(2100 meters) are the main mountains in wayanad. These mountains are surrounded by rain forests,where rare species of animals and plants are found. These mountains are famous tourist locations,people from all around the world comes to visit these areas. Rivers Kabini river and its three tributaries, the Panamaram, Mananthavady, and Kalindy flows through the wayanad.  Kabini is an important tributary of Kaveri river.  Kabini is one among the only three rivers in Kerala that flows to the east.  Banasura sagar  which  is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in  Asia   dam is built in the