{"id":4344,"date":"2020-07-10T15:51:43","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T15:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treksandtrails.org\/?p=4344"},"modified":"2020-09-02T13:55:34","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T13:55:34","slug":"chembra-peak-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/chembra-peak-trek\/","title":{"rendered":"Chembra Peak Trek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4344\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4344-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4344-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4344-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">About Chembra Peak Trek<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treksandtrails.org\/blog\/chembra-peak-trek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chembra Peak<\/a> located 290 km from Bangalore. This makes it a phenomenal site for a one-day trek from the city of Bangalore. Transfixed at the soaring height of 2,100 m, Chembra is the tallest peak in the Wayanad mountain ranges of Kerala, adjoining Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu and Vallarimala in Kozhikode. Chembra Mountain is noticeable from practically all the fragments of Wayanad. The mountain presents the hikers with an awe-inspiring sight of exceptional verdure. The course to the peak itself has a splendid vista alongside a heart-molded lake, cascades, and verdant greenery all through the top. It is a prime location for trekking however earlier consent from the Meppadi forest office should be taken before beginning the trek.<\/p>\n<h3>Chembra Peak Trek Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting point:<\/strong> Watchtower which is 5 km ahead of the Forest office from where you buy your entry ticket<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trek gradient:<\/strong> Easy to Moderate. Chembra is a continuously uphill trail with some rising and falling segments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Approximate time:<\/strong> 4 hours to ascend and 3-4 hours to descend<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water sources:<\/strong> None. One should carry at least 2 liters of water before starting from Meppadi<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best months to visit:<\/strong> Chembra is beautiful all throughout the year. The best months are September to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treksandtrails.org\/collections\/treks-in-may-maharashtra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May<\/a> as during heavy monsoons the trail becomes mucky and slippery which makes the descent difficult.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4344-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4344\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-3-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"Chembra-Peak-Trekking\" alt=\"Chembra-Peak-Trekking\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4344-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Getting There: Chembra Peak<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Getting there:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>By Road:<\/strong> Meppadi is the nearest town. Meppadi is about 76 km from Kozhikode.<br \/>\n<strong>By Rail:<\/strong> 79 km from Kozhikode Railway Station<br \/>\n<strong>By Air:<\/strong> 92 Kms from Karipur International Airport (Kozhikode)<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Bangalore:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One can begin from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treksandtrails.org\/collections\/bangalore-trekking-places\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangalore<\/a> the prior night, arrive at Kalpetta in the morning, complete the trek and return to Bangalore on the same day.<br \/>\n\u2022 Board a night bus to Calicut. Alight at Kalpetta stop which will be at around 7.30 am.<br \/>\n\u2022 On reaching Kalpetta bus stand, one can board a local bus to Meppadi. Frequent buses are running through this route. Alight at Meppadi mosque. The starting point of the trek is 7 km from the mosque.<br \/>\n\u2022 One can choose to walk or take an Auto; which are easily available from here. An auto ride to the base will cost about Rs.100. A constricted street takes you through Fathima Estates to the forest office. This is about 2 km from the main road.<br \/>\n\u2022 The auto will drop you at the forest office. You will be required to purchase an entry ticket here. The entry costs Rs.500 for a group of 10 people. For a group of international tourists, the charges may be approximately Rs. 1000. If you need a guide, ask one from the office itself. The actual trek begins from the watchtower, which is 5 km ahead of the forest office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4344-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4344\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-1-2-1024x576.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-1-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-1-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-1-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-1-2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"Chembra-Peak-Treks\" alt=\"Chembra-Peak-Treks\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4344-0-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Chembra Peak Trek Itinerary<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>About the Trek:<\/strong> The trek to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treksandtrails.org\/blog\/chembra-peak-trek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chembra<\/a> top navigates through five different peaks before you finally arrive at the last one. The path starts at the watchtower. The trekking course passes along the tea plantations. No sooner than the trek gathers thrust, the uphill ascent commences. The trail moves out of the forest and enters an overgrown grassland area. In 30 minutes, you'll enter a generally flat land. There will be a little puddle to your right side. The trail ascends again from here. In 15 minutes you will reach the heart-shaped lake. The heart-shaped lake is said to have never evaporated. It is one of the highest attractions at this peak. This lake is known as Hridhayathadakam and is the midpoint of the trek. It'll take you around 2 hours from the lake to reach Chembra top.<\/p>\n<p>The peak directly before the lake is the first of the six peaks. The course here is very clear. You should simply move towards a higher top in front of you. If you lose the check, you'll know you're right track if you see another peak approaching ahead. Chembra is the most noteworthy of the 6 pinnacles so you will know when you have reached there.<\/p>\n<p>From the peak, you can view the entire of Wayanad with its blend of tea and coffee estates and forests. On a cloudy day, perceptibility is scarcely 100 meters. However, getting engulfed by mist on the head of a slope is a novel experience in itself. The brilliant green of the tea domains sticks out, significantly more, when you peer at them through an unexpected opening in the mists. You can likewise locate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treksandtrails.org\/blog\/banasura-hill-trek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Banasura Dam<\/a>, Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Nilgiri areas from here. You will get astonished with the enchanting excellence of nature here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting back:<\/strong> The descent is back on a similar path that you took to go up. In case you're trekking during or just after monsoon, the route could be slippery. It'll take 3 to 4 hours to arrive at the watchtower. Camping isn\u2019t permitted at the top because of the danger of stumbling upon a wild animal from the proximal forests. So ensure you return before it gets dark. Rickshaws are easily accessible from the watchtower. The return fare to Meppadi is just Rs.15 per head. You can either decide to stay back in Wayanad to explore Soochipara falls which are also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfall. Or return from Kalpetta to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treksandtrails.org\/collections\/trekking-near-bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangalore<\/a>. Wayanad has a lot of surreal places that one can delight in. Along with the three-tiered waterfall, there are spots like Kuruvadweep (a river island), Banasura dam, Pookode Lake, Meenmutty waterfalls, and a few other viewpoints which are at a nearby distance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4344-0-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4344\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-2-1024x680.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-2-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-2-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-2-2048x1360.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/we-dpms.com\/treks-trails\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chembra-Peak-Trek-2-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"wayanad-green-kerala-landscape\" alt=\"wayanad-green-kerala-landscape\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4344-0-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Highlights of the Chembra Trek<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Highlights of the Trek:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 A trail along the misty foggy green slopes of Wayanad<br \/>\n\u2022 Chembra Peak Trek traverses through the highest point of Wayanad.<br \/>\n\u2022 It is an ideal weekend getaway trek with your folks and peers.<br \/>\n\u2022 Savour the magnificence of a heart-shaped lake on the way to the peak<br \/>\n\u2022 Hikers get an opportunity to appreciate the natural accumulation of fog at the summit<br \/>\n\u2022 Fill your lungs with fresh oxygen and awaken your senses with the aroma of tea and coffee throughout the trek<br \/>\n\u2022 Walk through various terrains like grasslands, flat muddy paths, and dense forest trails<br \/>\n\u2022 Offers a bewitching picturesque view of the Wayanad Mountain Ranges of Western Ghats<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Banner Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sankaracs\/4923682803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sankara<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chembra Peak located 290 km from Bangalore. This makes it a phenomenal site for a one-day trek from the city of Bangalore. Transfixed at the soaring height of 2,100 m, Chembra is the tallest peak in the Wayanad mountain ranges of Kerala, adjoining Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu and Vallarimala in Kozhikode. 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