This is my second trip to Pookot and both the times I had a secret agenda to go for boating but my dream never came true. Pookot (Pookkode) lake is a fresh water lake in Thalipuzha, Wayanad district.
Boats are waiting for the passengers to take them around to see the beauty of the dense forest surrounding the lake
Board displaying the instructions of the district Collector
A flowering tree near the lake
A small shop which is inside the compound selling bottled water, fizzy drinks, popcorn, and homemade chocolates
A large dustbin to avoid littering the compound. The compound is declared as a plastic free zone
A beautiful plant nursery is maintained inside the Pookot lake compound. Plants are available at a reasonable price
Variety of plants are seen inside the nursery
A board displaying the list of boat services available along with its rates
Enough monkeys are seen inside the compound but this one is very much bored
A monkey is munching potato chips
A board displaying the various facilities available to the visitors once you enter the compound. In addition to this list, there is a handicrafts shop which sells a variety of household items made of natural materials like bamboo, wood, coconut shell, coconut husk, etc. and variety of other products like honeyed amla (gooseberry), amla preserved in brine, tea, coffee, honey, variety of spices, herbal medicines like lemon grass oil, etc.
Lake premises is opened to the visitors from 9 am to 6 pm. They are charging an entrance fee, Rs. 15/- for every adult and Rs. 5/- for every child above 5 years. Photography is permitted and pay Rs. 20/- for the still camera and Rs. 50/- for the video camera.
