Lakkidi View Point

Distance from Kalpetta: 25 km

Lakkidi is the gateway of Wayanad district of Kerala state, south India. It gets the second highest degree of rainfall in the world. Lakkidi is one of the highest locations in Wayanad. It is situated 700 m above mean sea level, atop Thamarassery ghat pass. Vythiri is the nearest town, just 5 km from Lakkidi. Chain tree, Pookode Lake, sight seeing point on ghat road and a number of tourist resorts are within 5 km from Lakkidi. It is about 58 km northeast of Kozhikode district.

Best time to visit: October to May. The viewpoint is best enjoyed in clear weather, when the valley below spreads out for miles.

The Lakkidi ghat road winds down from the pass with sharp curves and misty forest on either side, and the viewpoint at the top offers one of the finest panoramas in Wayanad. According to local legend, the Chain Tree marks the spot where a tribal chieftain was tied before his execution, and travellers would tie chains to the tree for good luck. The nearby hamlet of Vythiri makes a good base for exploring the hills.

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