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Pookote Lake
A recreational centre
having boating facilities

Pookote Lake: (15 kms from Kalpetta, 40 kms from Sultan Bathery, 50 kms
from Mananthavadi) Set in a beautiful valley and surrounded by evergreen
forests and wooded hills, Pookote is one of Wayanad’s top visitor draws.
This natural lake near Lakkidi is just a short distance off the National
Highway 212. It has been developed as a recreational centre having boating
facilities, children’s park, shop for souvenirs and spices, and a fresh water
aquarium. Replete with a café and restaurant, this is a good setting for
day outings with family.
Sunrise Valley: (22 kms from Kalpetta, 20 kms from Sultan Bathery, 57 kms
from Mananthavadi) As the name indicates, Sunrise Valley is a great place
to watch the rising and setting sun set amidst dramatic mountain scenery.
The place also offers a panoramic view of the valley beneath with the
River Chaliyar meandering along.
SeethaLavaKusha Temple: (50 kms from Kalpetta, 25 kms from Sultan Bathery,
41 kms from Mananthavadi) This is the only known temple dedicated to
Lava and Kusha, the sons of Lord Rama. Local legends connect this region
with many important episodes from the Ramayana. As the favoured shrine
of the Pazhassi Raja, this temple has traditionally permitted entry to
devotees from all faiths.
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