Chembra Peak Heart-Shaped Lake Trek Day - Shared Group Trek
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Chembra Peak Heart-Shaped Lake Trek Day - Shared Group Trek
Chembra Peak Heart-Shaped Lake Trek Day - Shared Group Trek
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New on EvynxPooled trek, guide and forest permit to Chembra's Heart-Shaped Lake at 1,900m.
About this experience
A single-day guided trek to Chembra's Heart-Shaped Lake, with the guide, vehicle and forest permit pooled with other separately-booked travellers to split the cost. Chembra's forest permit is officially priced per group rather than per head, and the Forest Department itself invites smaller parties to group together and share the fee - so the pooled format follows an established local precedent. The climb is unchanged: a steep shola forest opening stretch gives way to grassland, ending at the Heart-Shaped Lake at roughly 1,900 metres. The final stretch beyond the lake toward the true summit remains closed to visitors under a standing Forest Department restriction.
Highlights
- Heart-Shaped Lake - a symmetrical natural lake at roughly 1,900m, set into a Chembra ridge fold
- Group permit by design - the Forest Department prices Chembra per group and invites parties to pool
- Shola Forest Ascent - the opening stretch climbs through Western Ghats montane evergreen forest
- Open Grassland Trail - rolling grass slopes with views across the Nalaknad valley hills
Meeting Point: Shared after booking
Vehicle type
SUV
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Curated by
Evynx Travel & Experience
Operated by
Evynx Curated
Languages: English • Hindi
Operator Rating - overall
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Itinerary
DAY 1
Chembra Shola Forest and Grassland Climb to the Heart-Shaped Lake
Trek: 4-6 hrs·Difficulty: Moderate
A single-day pooled climb through shola forest and open grassland to Chembra's Heart-Shaped Lake, with a licensed Forest Dept guide leading the shared group throughout.
Requirements
What you’ll need and key rules before you go.
What you’ll need
Essentials
- Sturdy trekking shoes with ankle support - the trail is rocky and wet in places
- Minimum recommended age 12; no recent knee, cardiac or respiratory conditions
- Carry minimum 2-3 litres of water per person - no water source on the trail
- Valid government photo ID for the Forest Office permit
Optional
- Trekking poles for the grassland descent
- Warm layer - the exposed ridge near the lake is cool and windy
- High-energy trail snacks
Rules & entry
- Forest Dept permit counter opens 7 AM - arrive by 6:45 AM to secure a slot
- Solo trekking is not permitted - the licensed Forest Dept guide leads the pooled group
- The summit beyond the Heart-Shaped Lake is closed to visitors - no exceptions
- No overnight camping, littering or open flames anywhere on the trail
Policies
Cancellation & Refunds Policy
Effective date: 28 Aug 2026
This policy applies to all Guided Experiences booked on Evynx, unless a specific experience page clearly states a different policy ("Special Policy").
Key Terms
- Booking Time
- The time your payment is successfully completed on Evynx.
- Start Time / Date
- The start time/date shown on the experience detail page and confirmation.
- Refund Method
- Refunds are returned to the original payment method unless you choose Evynx Travel Credit (when offered).
Risk-Free 24-Hour Cancellation
You may cancel free of charge within 24 hours of Booking Time, provided the experience start time is at least 48 hours away.
Standard Cancellation Refunds
- More than 7 days before start: 90% refund
- 3–7 days before start: 50% refund
- Less than 72 hours / No-show: No refund
Refund Timelines
- Evynx processes eligible refunds within 24–48 hours of approval.
- Banks/UPI may take 3–10 business days to reflect the amount.
How to Cancel
Cancel from My Bookings (recommended). If you need help, contact Evynx support from the booking page.