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Pookode Lake & Lakkidi Viewpoint

Vythiri, Kerala, India

4.2 (0)

Overview

The heart-shaped forest lake of Wayanad's ghat crest and Lakkidi's cloud-gate viewpoint with its legendary chain tree.

Why visit: The classic first stop atop the nine-hairpin climb.

Things to do

›Pedal-boat loop
›Chain-tree legend
›Ghat-view platform
›Freshwater aquarium

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Travel Information

Best time

Sep–May

Entry fee

₹30–50 + boats

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

Nearby attractions

Within

6.5 km

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