Karalad Lake
Karlad Lake
കറളാട് സമുദ്രം (Malayalam)
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Location of Karalad lake within Kerala
Location of Karalad lake within Kerala
Karalad Lake
Location of Karalad lake within Kerala
Location of Karalad lake within Kerala
Karalad Lake
Coordinates11°39′02″N 75°58′54″E / 11.65056°N 75.98167°E / 11.65056; 75.98167
Surface area7 acres (2.8 ha)
References[1]

Karlad Lake is located in Thariode, Wayanad.[2][3][4] It is the third largest fresh water lake in Kerala and second largest lake in Wayanad after Pookode Lake.[5] The lake is 3 km away from Banasura Sagar Dam.[6][7]

Attractions

Wayanad Adventure Camp is an adventure sports location maintained by the DTPC.

Wayanad Adventure Camp on the lake is administered by D.T.P.C (District Tourism Promotion Council) Wayanad.[8]

Ziplining, boating, kayaking, rock climbing, and Zorbing are among the tourist attractions. There is also a handicrafts and spices emporium. Corporate events are also held here along with tents and cottages for visitors.[9][10]

References

  1. Karalad Chira - കറളാട് സമുദ്രം Wikimapia
  2. Ayub, Akber; George, Robins V. (2006). Kerala. Stark World. ISBN 9788190250528.
  3. Kerala with Lakshadweep. Outlook Publishing. 2005. ISBN 9788189449018.
  4. "Thariode, Wayanad District, Kerala, India | Kerala Tourism". www.keralatourism.org.
  5. Manoj, E. m (25 May 2016). "Adventure tourism camp turns popular". The Hindu.
  6. Biswas, Soutik. "BBC - Soutik Biswas's India: Kerala's marvelous mud haven".
  7. Mathew, Biju (2016). Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations 2016. Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. ISBN 9788192947051.
  8. "Selection process for DTPC secretaries modified". The Hindu. 18 March 2010.
  9. "സാഹസികരേ വയനാട്ടിലേക്ക് പോരൂ". www.mathrubhumi.com.
  10. Varghese, Theresa (2006). Stark World Kerala. Stark World Pub. ISBN 9788190250511.
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