Pookode Lake is a scenic lake in Wayanad, India. The lake is surrounded by forests, and boating is allowed. Some feel that recent commercial modernisations have removed some of its wilderness charms. A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. ... Wayanad district in Kerala Wayanad District, in the north-east of Kerala, India, was formed on November 1, 1980 as the 12th district, carved out of Kozhikode and Kannur districts. ... Boating is the activity of traveling by boat. ... Wilderness is land that has not been significantly modified by direct or indirect human activity. ...