Pookode Lake

Pookode Lake is a scenic freshwater lake in the Wayanad district in Kerala, South India. A major tourist destination in the district, Pookode is a natural freshwater lake nestling amid evergreen forests and mountain slopes at an altitude of 770 meters above sea level. It is 15 km away from Kalpetta. It is the smallest and highest altitude freshwater lake in Kerala.

Pookode Lake
Pookode Lake
LocationPookode, Wayanad District, Kerala
Coordinates11°32′33″N 76°01′38″E
Native nameപൂക്കോട് തടാകം
Basin countriesIndia
Surface area13 acres (5.3 ha)
Average depth40 metres (130 ft)
Surface elevation2,100 metres (6,900 ft)
Websitehttp://wayanadtourism.org/explore
References[1]
Hatchery at Pookode Lake

Origin

Panamaram, the rivulet which ultimately becomes Kabani River, originates from the Pookode lake.[2] It is spread across an area of 8.5 hectares and with a maximum depth of 6.5 metres.[3] Lying 3 km south of Vythiri town, the lake is one of the most popular tourist spots in Wayanad.

Features

The lake has the natural shape of India's map in aerial view. This perennial fresh water lake, nestled among wooded hills, is only one of its kind in Kerala. Pethia pookodensis, is a species of cyprinid fish known to occur only in Pookode Lake. The lake has abundance of blue lotus and fresh water fishes. Boating facilities are also there. The forests surrounding the lake hold many wild animals, birds and flies. There are groups of Blue water lily flowers scattered here and there in the lake. In the entrance there is a handicraft shop where you can buy everything like handmade soap, Ayurvedic medicinal products, crafts etc.

Administration

The lake is under the South Wayanad forest division and run by District Tourism promotion council. Boating facilities, children's park, handicrafts and spices emporium and fresh water aquarium are among the tourist attractions here.[4]

How to reach there

By road: From Calicut 60 km, along NH 212. Nearest bus stop is Thalippuzha. Nearest Railway Station: Calicut railway station (60 km) Nearest Airport: Calicut International Airport

  • Boats on the lake
  • A view from Lake Aquarium
  • Children's Park near Pookode Lake
  • Pookode Lake Boating
  • Lake View
  • Kingfisher Attraction
  • Water lilies at Pookode Lake
  • Ticket Counter
  • Water lilies at Pookode Lake
  • Temple on the lake
  • in the summer

References
  1. "Pookode Lake, Wayanad, Pookode Lake Boating Time & Ticket Charge - Wayanad.com". www.wayanad.com.
  2. "Waynad: Rivers". Waynad District website. Collectorate, Wayanad, Kerala State. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
  3. "Lakes and Islands".
  4. "Waynad Gallery". Waynad District website. Collectorate, Wayanad, Kerala State. Retrieved 22 December 2011.


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