Karlad Lake in Wayanad is a lake which happens to be the second largest lake in the state, but many people might not have heard about it.The lake is spread over more than 7 acres of area, in a place named Tariod, which is 16 km from Kalpetta. It is a place which is ideal for peace lovers, and especially for those who wanted to take a breath of relief from the din and bustle of the city or even from a busy tourist spot. This is said to be the second largest freshwater lake in Kerala and also a well-known picnic spot with boating facility. The famous Banasura Sagar Dam is just a 3 km away from this Karlad Lake. The Karlad Tourism Centre is equipped with a facilitation centre, a couple of dormitories, maintaining a heritage village and also a humble restaurant.