Karalad Lake
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Lake in Kerala, India
| Karalad Lake | |
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| Karlad Lake | |
| കറളാട് സമുദ്രം (Malayalam) | |
| [[File:Kar lad Lake.jpg|264px|alt=View of Karalad lake|border]] | |
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| Coordinates | 11°39′02′′N 75°58′54′′E / 11.65056°N 75.98167°E / 11.65056; 75.98167 |
| Surface area | 7 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
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Wayanad Adventure Camp on the lake is administered by D.T.P.C (District Tourism Promotion Council) Wayanad.[8] [failed verification ]
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]
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References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Karalad Lake .
- ^ Karalad Chira - കറളാട് സമുദ്രം Wikimapia
- ^ Ayub, Akber; George, Robins V. (2006). Kerala. Stark World. ISBN 9788190250528.
- ^ Kerala with Lakshadweep. Outlook Publishing. 2005. ISBN 9788189449018.
- ^ "Thariode, Wayanad District, Kerala, India | Kerala Tourism". www.keralatourism.org.
- ^ Manoj, E. m (25 May 2016). "Adventure tourism camp turns popular". The Hindu.
- ^ Biswas, Soutik. "BBC - Soutik Biswas's India: Kerala's marvelous mud haven".
- ^ Mathew, Biju (2016). Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations 2016. Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. ISBN 9788192947051.
- ^ "Selection process for DTPC secretaries modified". The Hindu. 18 March 2010.
- ^ "സാഹസികരേ വയനാട്ടിലേക്ക് പോരൂ". www.mathrubhumi.com.
- ^ Varghese, Theresa (2006). Stark World Kerala. Stark World Pub. ISBN 9788190250511.