Wayanad has numerous must see attractions; and Lakkidi is the doorway of Wayanad for it is situated at the peak of the twisting Thamarassery ghat bypass. Lakkidi is a popular hill destination in Kerala. Visitors frequently visit Lakkidi View Point to savour fantastic views of the nearby crags and valleys. Lakkidi Viewpoint is a high altitude offering a bird's eye view of the city. Located 32 kilometres from Wayanad, at an elevation of 700 mts, the region mostly stays misty and offers a beautiful view of the hairpin turns down the hill. The thrill of driving up to the point is an experience in itself. One should visit Lakkidi View Point for sunrise and sunset to get the best views. The viewpoint is also a popular picnic spot which is often referred to as the 'Gateway to Wayanad'.

Famous for its mesmerising scenery, Lakkidi View Point is known for its nine hairpin caves and offers a resplendent view of the mountains in Wayanad. The whole trip of Lakkidi View Point promises an unforgettable charm of natural beauty that should add to their bucket list of attractions in Wayanad. 

Offering a bird’s eye view of the magnificent surroundings, this place leaves you in search of words to describe the panoramic vista that your eyes behold. Lakkidi is also known for receiving the second highest rainfall in the world and its misty environment makes it an unforgettable tourist place in Wayanad.

The lush greenery of the hills, gorges and streams seen on both sides of the passage up the hill are sure to linger in the visitors’ mind for a long time. Tourists often stop by Lakkidi View Point, the vantage point which offers dazzling views of the surrounding cliffs and valleys and the sneaking ghat road known as the 'Thamarassery Churam' that connect Wayanad with Calicut. 

Lakkidi View Point boasts of incomparable scenic beauty, high mountain slopes, dense forests and cascading streams. The lofty mountain peaks, luxuriant vegetation and the bird's eye view of the deep valley on the south, with its winding roads, are breathtaking.

As soon as you reach the view point you will be greeted with a luscious environment that is sure to freshen you up. Relish some of the astounding views and capture some snaps as a souvenir of your visit to this stunning view point. Choose a sunny day to travel up here, as the mist might spoil the view. Tourists come here especially to enjoy the spectacular sunrise and sunsets. Lakkidi has also emerged as a popular hill destination with many expensive resorts and plantation stays providing a stay facility for foreigners and other affluent tourists. 

The viewpoint is within 5 to 6 kilometres of Lakkidi town.  The spot gets the second highest amount of rainfall on the planet. There is a clean and fresh water lake close by known as Pookode Lake which is very broad and profound; furthermore, it is supposed to be a water reservoir in district Wayanad. Situated at the height of approx. 700 meters above the sea level, the View Point is one of the loftiest points in Wayanad, Kerala. This gorgeous view point comes amongst one of the wettest and greenest spots in India, which is full of unmatched scenic panoramas all over it that bestow it the exceptional glance.

 

Why Is the Lakkidi Viewpoint in Wayanad So Famous?

The view point is renowned for a captivating view of dusk and dawn along with being a spot from where one can watch the sloshing brooks, verdant vegetation and the haughty mountain peaks. On a clear sunny day, one can get a clearer view of both sunrise and sunset over the emerald carpeted mountains which make this viewpoint exotic when compared with others. Visitors can also relish bird watching as this place is home to many common as well as a couple of rare avian faunas. While in the view point, you can relish a bird’s eye view of the Deep south Valley and the stunning winding roads.

 

How To Reach Lakkidi Viewpoint, Wayanad

It's quite easy to get to Lakkidi. If you are driving from or to Calicut from Wayanad, you'll naturally pass this place and indeed the ghat pass. The nearest town is Vythiri (5 kms away). Lakkidi is located on NH 212 near the border of Wayand and Kozhikode. One can hire a taxi or get on a bus to reach Kalpetta, from Kalpetta you can opt to rent a vehicle to reach the viewpoint. The drive is quite thrilling and exciting owing to the hairpin curves in the snake like roads which leads to this view point. The Lakkidi View Point portrays Wayanad in the most perfect way. The view is simply amazing. You get to see the wonderful snake-like roads. The mist sometimes spoils the view. So it is better to go to that view point when the weather is clear and when there is a lot of sunshine.

 


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