Chembra Peak
Chembra Peak (Chembra Mala) is a mountain in the state of Kerala, India, with an elevation of 2,100 m (6,890 ft) above sea level. The highest peak in the Wayanad hills and one of the highest peaks in the Western Ghats, adjoining the Nilgiri Hills and Vellarimala, it is located in the Wayanad district of Kerala, near the town of Meppadi and 8 km (5 mi) south of Kalpetta.
| Chembra Peak | |
|---|---|
View of Chembra Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,100 m (6,890 ft) |
| Coordinates | 11°30′44″N 76°05′22″E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | ചെമ്പ്ര കൊടുമുടി (Malayalam) |
| Geography | |
Chembra Peak | |
| Parent range | Western Ghats |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Visits to the peak are organized by the "Chempra Peak VSS" under the control of the South Wayanad Forest Development Agency; guides are provided for trekking. Chembra Peak is accessible by foot from Meppadi. The District Tourism Promotion Council provides guides and trekking equipment to tourists for fees. Banasura Sagar Dam and Banasura Hill is also nearby.
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