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Lake & boating  /  Wayanad, Kerala

Pookode Lake

A calm freshwater lake ringed by evergreen forest

Best timeEarly morning
Time needed45 minutes to 1 hour
EntryEntry ticket included in our packages
Pookode Lake, Wayanad

About Pookode Lake

Pookode Lake is a natural freshwater lake in the hills near Vythiri, surrounded by evergreen forest and lily pads. A footpath runs around the water, and pedal boats are available for a quiet ride on the lake. In the early morning it is still and peaceful, with mist over the water.

The lake is shaped, as locals say, a little like the outline of India, and is one of the most visited spots in Wayanad.

What to see and do

  • Easy walk around the lake
  • Boating on the freshwater lake
  • Evergreen forest on every side

Good to know

  • Early morning is the quietest time to visit
  • Wear comfortable shoes for the lakeside path
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Photos via Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.