Chembra Peak Hike

The Chembra Peak route starts right on Thollayiram Road. The first half hour of the hike winds through sweet-smelling tea plantations, verdant with blooming plants.

The trail then heads uphill with a steep climb on rough terrain for another couple of hours. This is the hardest part of the hike, but there are many beautiful viewpoints and resting places along this track.

Eventually, you’ll hit the grassland fringe joining the first sky island forest. The peak is further up, but is not accessible to tourists due to conservation laws.

Regardless, this part of the trail is a romantic setting with wild grasslands, wildflowers, blue waters, low-lying clouds and panoramic views of the plateau. This area also offers excellent views of the Wayanad Plateau.

Return on the same path, but stop to observe the ethereal wildflowers and bog orchids in this grassland. Mountain birds like bush chat, kestrel, and black eagle are also a common sighting. You might even spot Wayanad laughing thrush, an endangered endemic of this plateau, before returning to the starting point.