Pookode Lake

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Pookode Lake
View of Pookode lake
Location of Pookode lake within Kerala
Location of Pookode lake within Kerala
Pookode Lake
LocationPookode, Wayanad District, Kerala
Coordinates11°32′33″N 76°01′38″E / 11.5424566°N 76.0272233°E / 11.5424566; 76.0272233Coordinates: 11°32′33″N 76°01′38″E / 11.5424566°N 76.0272233°E / 11.5424566; 76.0272233
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

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.

Origin[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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]

Gallery[edit]

  • Boats on the lake

    Boats on the lake

  • A view from Lake Aquarium

    A view from Lake Aquarium

  • Children's Park near Pookode Lake

    Children's Park near Pookode Lake

  • Pookode Lake Boating

    Pookode Lake Boating

  • Lake View

    Lake View

  • Kingfisher Attraction

    Kingfisher Attraction

  • Water lilies at Pookode Lake

    Water lilies at Pookode Lake

  • Ticket Counter

    Ticket Counter

  • Water lilies at Pookode Lake

    Water lilies at Pookode Lake

  • Video

  • Temple on the lake

    Temple on the lake

  • in the summer

    in the summer

References[edit]

  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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