from ₹3,500 / night
Forest stay
Niketh Resort Vythiri
A forest resort in Vythiri, 3.4 km from Pookode Lake, with a restaurant, terrace and garden.
Lake · 8 km from Kalpetta
Pookode Lake
A freshwater lake ringed by evergreen forest, with boating and a lakeside walk.
The guide
About Pookode Lake
Pookode Lake is a natural freshwater lake in the Vythiri hills, 770 metres above sea level. Ringed by evergreen forest, coffee and spice plantations, it is shaped roughly like the map of India and sits between Kalpetta and Lakkidi.
A footpath runs around the shore, and visitors can hire pedal or rowing boats to get out on the water. A small freshwater aquarium and a children's park near the lake make it an easy family stop on the way to Lakkidi.
Local tips
- Come early morning for mist over the water and fewer crowds
- Boating closes in heavy rain - check before you travel
- Combine with Lakkidi viewpoint and Chain Tree
- The walk around the lake is easy and mostly shaded
Questions
How far is Pookode Lake from Kalpetta?
About 8 km - a short drive.
Is boating available?
Yes, pedal and rowing boats are hired at the lake.
Is it good for children?
Yes, there is a small aquarium and a children's park.
Near Pookode Lake
Places to stay
from ₹3,500 / night
Forest stay
from ₹4,500 / night
Plantation
Coffee Grove Resort Vythiri
Estate cottages inside a 250-acre coffee and pepper plantation in Vythiri, near Pookode Lake.
from ₹2,600 / night
Mountain view
Nest of Wanderlust Resort
A mountain-view resort in Vythiri with a common pool, breakfast and dinner, and jeep pickup.
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