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Chembra Peak Trail
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Medium 7 km 4 hours4.3(1520)
A steep grassland climb past the heart-shaped lake to Wayanad's highest ridge, capped at a fixed number of hikers per day.
Athirappilly Fall Trail
Athirappilly / Chalakudy, Kerala
OpenMedium Verified sources 4.1(302 reviews)
A medium-grade regional route from Athirappilly / Chalakudy, catalogued from state tourism and community trail directories.
The numbers
Distance
13 km
Duration
12 hours
Elevation gain
840 m
Max altitude
1122 m
Trail type
Point to point
Best season
September–March
Route map
Tentative point-to-point route · not survey-grade
Start: Athirappilly / Chalakudy — confirm the exact trailhead locally before you startRoute type: Point to point13 km · +840 m · 12 hours
What the difficulty actually means
Sustained uphill walking for several hours with uneven sections, but no technical climbing or ropes.
Fitness needed
Walk 5 km in about 45 minutes; happy with 4–6 hours on your feet
Technical exposure
Moderate — some narrow or loose sections
Terrain
Rock steps, laterite, forest floor and grassland
Recommended start: 5:30–7:00 am so you are down before evening weather
Trust & sources
Government and forest sources take priority for permits, closures and legal access. Recent hiker reports supplement them with on-ground conditions.
Verified trailhead
Official Government SourceAthirappilly / Chalakudy — confirm the exact trailhead locally before you start
Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department·Government·Checked 2026-04-15Source
Current status
Official Government SourceOpen — No closure notified at the last check. Conditions change fast — read recent reports below.
Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department·Government·Checked 2026-04-15Source
Permits & fees
Official Government SourceForest or reserve entry fee payable at the gate where applicable; carry photo ID.
Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department·Government·Checked 2026-04-15Source
Guide requirement
Official Government SourceOptional, but useful in the first hour where paths branch.
Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department·Government·Checked 2026-04-15Source
Getting there
Driving
Drive to Athirappilly / Chalakudy and park at the last motorable point near the trailhead.
Public transport
State buses and shared taxis reach Athirappilly; the last leg is usually a local jeep.
Parking
Informal roadside or village parking; small fee common on weekends.
On the trail
Mobile coverage
Reasonable near the base, weak on the ridge
Water
Carry all your water; no reliable source
Food
Nothing on route — carry your own
Toilets
None on route
Family suitability
Not for children
Pets
Pets not allowed
Safety
- Altitude, weather and daylight are the real risks here, not the climbing.
- Tell someone your plan and expected return time; coverage is unreliable.
- Check with the local forest office on the morning of your hike.
Recent trail-condition reports
No condition reports yet. Be the first to file one.
Reviews
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