How do I get a permit for Chembra Peak?

A Forest Department permit is required for Chembra Peak. Visit the Wayanad Forest Department office or use the official booking route when available. The current reference fee is ₹800 per person (Indians) · ₹1500 (Foreign) · Students ₹200. Carry original ID proof and confirm current instructions before you travel.

What is the best time to trek Chembra Peak?

The best time to trek Chembra Peak is October to March. The trail is currently open. Avoid trekking during June–September monsoon because rain, slippery terrain, and temporary forest closures are more common then.

What documents do I need for Chembra Peak?

For Chembra Peak you should carry Original ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport), Forest permit receipt, Emergency contact number. In case of emergency contact 04936-203428 before or during travel if you need the latest local safety guidance.

Wayanad

Chembra Peak

Open

2100m

Elevation

10 km (round trip)

Distance

6–7 hrs

Duration

Moderate

Difficulty

October to March

Best Season

Required

Permit

This trek requires a Forest Department permit before trekking.

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Wayanad's iconic 2100m peak with a famous heart-shaped lake. Trail through coffee plantations and shola forest. Guide mandatory. Max 200 trekkers/day.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Open

Chembra Peak is the highest peak in Wayanad at 2100m. The trail from Meppadi winds through coffee plantations, dense shola forest, and rolling grasslands to the famous heart-shaped lake near the summit that never dries. Guide is mandatory. Entry counter closes at 2 PM. Maximum 200 trekkers per day on first-come basis.

Permit Office

DFO Office, Kalpetta (South Wayanad)

South Wayanad Division

Place: Wayanad

Phone: 04936-203428

Address: DFO Office, Kalpetta, Wayanad – 673121

What to carry

Water (minimum 3 litres)

First aid kit

Torch + extra batteries

Rain cover / poncho

Whistle

Trek pole

Trek permit

ID proof

Base for this trek

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Emergency — Forest & Rescue

Available 24 hours for lost trekkers, wildlife encounters, medical emergencies

Forest Dept

1926

Fire & Rescue

101

Police

100