TREKS · 1-DAY · EASY · MAX 1600M
Chembra Heart Lake Easy Trek.
Chembra Heart Lake Easy Trek
Chembra Heart Lake Easy Trek is an easy single-day, 4 km trek, topping out at 1,600 m. The route takes in The viral heart-shaped lake; Easy family hike; Western Ghats meadows; Selfie point of Kerala. Best months: January–May and October–December. Watch points: Slippery after rain; crowded on weekends. Fitness level: low, permits required, suitable for children with adult supervision. Nearest hospital: Wayanad District Hospital 20km. Network coverage: Weak signal at lake.
Warnings
⚠Slippery after rain
⚠Crowded on weekends
Cost Estimate
Forest permit Rs 250. Separate from peak permit. 2km easy walk.
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