Pookode Lake is a freshwater lake in Wayanad, Kerala, surrounded by the Western Ghats and close to Kalpetta. You can walk around the lake, go boating and visit other lakeside attractions; check opening and access details before setting out.
- Setting: 770 metres above sea level, near Kalpetta.
- Lake entry: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the DTPC destination page.
- Boating: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Entry charges: ₹40 for adults and ₹30 for children.
What to expect at Pookode Lake
Pookode Lake pairs a Western Ghats setting with lakeside activities and visitor facilities. The District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) describes the lake’s outline as resembling the map of India.
Kerala Tourism places the lake 3 km from Vythiri town. Facilities there include boating, a children’s park and a handicrafts-and-spices shopping centre.
How do you get to the lake entrance?
Pookode Lake is near Kalpetta and Vythiri, with road, rail and air connections for planning a wider Wayanad trip.
Kalpetta Bus Stand is about 12 km from the lake, Kozhikode Railway Station about 62 km and Calicut International Airport about 71 km. These are distances to the lake; your travel time will depend on your transport and route.
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What can you do at Pookode Lake?
Activities include walking around the lake, boating, visiting an aquarium or fish spa, shopping for souvenirs and sampling local delicacies.
Boat fares are ₹300 for a 2-seat boat, ₹450 for a 4-seat boat and ₹700 for a 7-seat row boat. Boat operations run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
A photo shoot costs ₹1,000, and ticket booking is available offline only.
What are the hours, tickets and access details?
Published visiting hours range from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the shorter end to lake entry until 6:00 PM; boat operations end at 5:00 PM.
For the latest hours, charges and access arrangements, check the official site before you go.
What can you pair with a Pookode Lake visit?
Vythiri is 3 km from the lake, so you can combine time by the water with a stop in town. For another Wayanad outing, consider what to know before visiting Banasura Sagar Dam.
The Panamaram River begins at Pookode Lake, flows through the valley and joins the Kabini River.
If your route takes you toward Lakkidi, the Lakkidi Viewpoint stop is another place to plan into a Wayanad day.
FAQs
Where is Pookode Lake?
It is in Wayanad, Kerala, near Kalpetta and 3 km from Vythiri town.
Can you book Pookode Lake tickets online?
No. Ticket booking is available offline only.
What boating options are available?
Boat choices include 2-seat, 4-seat and 7-seat row boats.
What activities are available besides boating?
You can walk around the lake, visit an aquarium or fish spa, shop for souvenirs and try local delicacies.