Meenmutty Waterfalls Wayanad
Meenmutty Falls is located 29 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad District in the state of Kerala. It is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 metres. The Meenmutty word says it is where fish gets blocked. Meenmutty is a combination of malayalam words Meen (fish) and Mutty (blocked). Meenmutty Falls, the largest and most spectacular waterfall in the Wayanad District, is a 2 km hike though the jungle from the main Ooty Road.
Meenmutty waterfalls is Kerala's second largest waterfall and the one most unspoiled in its natural setting. Each of its three tiers requires a separate hike through a moist, deciduous forest. The path is quiet dangerous and tiresome, but the waterfalls are worth the hike.An interesting 2 km jungle trek will lead to the largest and most spectacular waterfall in Wayanad - Meenmutty Waterfalls. A unique feature of Meenmutty waterfalls is that the water drops from nearly 1000 ft over three stages, presenting a triple-decker effect. The falls is located on the Ooty main road in Wayanad. During the monsoons, this waterfall can be enjoyed only from a distance, due to the voluminous level of water. Trekking is a good option to explore its surroundings, but considering the rugged and undulated terrains, taking a guide along is advisable.
Some of the nearby attractions to Meenmutty falls are Chembra peak, Edakkal caves, Kanthanpara waterfall, Soochippara waterfall, Muthanga Sanctuary and Kalpetta town. Best time to visit these waterfalls is from October to May. Also, you can reach here easily by all modes of transportation. The nearest airport is Calicut International airport, 107 km away and the nearest train station is Kozhikode, 97km away. There are frequent bus services available from Kalpetta to other major cities and nearby places.
Meenmutty waterfalls is Kerala's second largest waterfall and the one most unspoiled in its natural setting. Each of its three tiers requires a separate hike through a moist, deciduous forest. The path is quiet dangerous and tiresome, but the waterfalls are worth the hike.An interesting 2 km jungle trek will lead to the largest and most spectacular waterfall in Wayanad - Meenmutty Waterfalls. A unique feature of Meenmutty waterfalls is that the water drops from nearly 1000 ft over three stages, presenting a triple-decker effect. The falls is located on the Ooty main road in Wayanad. During the monsoons, this waterfall can be enjoyed only from a distance, due to the voluminous level of water. Trekking is a good option to explore its surroundings, but considering the rugged and undulated terrains, taking a guide along is advisable.
Some of the nearby attractions to Meenmutty falls are Chembra peak, Edakkal caves, Kanthanpara waterfall, Soochippara waterfall, Muthanga Sanctuary and Kalpetta town. Best time to visit these waterfalls is from October to May. Also, you can reach here easily by all modes of transportation. The nearest airport is Calicut International airport, 107 km away and the nearest train station is Kozhikode, 97km away. There are frequent bus services available from Kalpetta to other major cities and nearby places.
