Kalpetta, surrounded by hills and tea plantations, is the district headquarters of Wayanad, Kerala. The town has a number of tea and coffee houses, good for an early breakfast. Kalpetta is 13 km from Wayanad town, at an altitude of 780m above sea level, and serves as a base for nearby sightseeing spots like Chembra Peak, Meenmutty Falls, and Pookode Lake. It also has hotels and resorts, restaurants serving local dishes, and shops selling tribal handicrafts.