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

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  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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