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Chembra Peak Trail
Meppadi, Wayanad, Kerala
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.
Attukad Falls
Chithirapuram / Munnar, Kerala
SeasonalMedium 3.9(129 reviews)
A medium-grade regional route from Chithirapuram / Munnar, catalogued from state tourism and community trail directories.
The numbers
Distance
8 km
Duration
12 hours
Elevation gain
1344 m
Max altitude
2164 m
Trail type
Out & back
Best season
September–March
Route map
Tentative out-and-back route · not survey-grade
Start: Chithirapuram / Munnar — confirm the exact trailhead locally before you startRoute type: Out & back8 km · +1344 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
Community SubmittedChithirapuram / Munnar — confirm the exact trailhead locally before you start
Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department·Community·Checked 2026-07-10Source
Current status
Community SubmittedSeasonal — Access follows a seasonal window. Outside it the route is usually shut.
Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department·Community·Checked 2026-07-10Source
Permits & fees
Community SubmittedForest or reserve entry fee payable at the gate where applicable; carry photo ID.
Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department·Community·Checked 2026-07-10Source
Guide requirement
Community SubmittedOptional, but useful in the first hour where paths branch.
Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department·Community·Checked 2026-07-10Source
Getting there
Driving
Drive to Chithirapuram / Munnar and park at the last motorable point near the trailhead.
Public transport
State buses and shared taxis reach Chithirapuram; 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
Seasonal streams — treat before drinking
Food
Tea stalls at the base only
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.
- Confirm current access with the local forest or district office before travelling.
Recent trail-condition reports
No condition reports yet. Be the first to file one.
Reviews
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