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Chembra peak, which is highest peak in Wayanad is located 14
kms west of Kalpetta. Located amidst panoramic surroundings, the peak is
at an altitude of 2100 m above sea level.
An ideal spot for trekking, Chembra Peak is a very beautiful spot close
to the Western Ghats. The Chembra Hills and the adjacent Meppadi hills are
accessible from Kalpetta.
The entire region is quite picturesque with tea plantations and a variety
of flora and fauna and some wild life in the jungles.
At the top of the Chembra Peak, there is a lake that has never been dry.
It is a delightful spot for the trekkers as well as for the nature lovers.
District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides, sleeping bags,
canvases, huts and trekking implements on hire. The trekking to the
Chembra Peak is a risky mountaineering endeavour.