Wayanad Coffeetrail Resort

This amazing fresh water lake is in Wayanad. It is a natural fresh water lake nestling amid evergreen forests and mountain slopes at an altitude of 770 meters above sea level . Pookode lake is spread over 13 acre and is 40 m deep. This lake is one of the most attractive and sought after tourist location in Wayanad. Panamaram , the rivulet which ultimately becomes  Kabani River , originates from the Pookode lake. It is spread across an area of 8.5 hectares and with a maximum depth of 6.5 metres . The lake is surrounded by lush green forest  making this place an ideal location for nature lovers . The lake has the shape of India's map. This perennial fresh water lake, nestled among wooded hills, is only one of its kinds in Kerala.  Pethia pookodensis , is a species of cyprinid fish known to occur only in Pookode Lake. The lake has abundance of blue lotus and fresh water fishes. The forests surrounding the lake hold many wild animals, birds and flies. There ar...

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 grille...

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 ...