Meenmutty Falls

About Meenmutty Falls

Far From City: 25 kms from city center
Cost: About Meenmutty Falls Weather: Time Required:2-3 hrs Open Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cost:Adults: INR 30,Children: INR 15,Foreigners: INR 200, Still Camera: INR 75

Photography at Meenmutty Falls Blessed with enrapturing natural beauty, the Meenmutty Falls is the perfect place to get some amazing shots of Mother Nature. Be it the lush greenery of the mountains or the blue waters of the surging falls, the scenery of this destination is as picturesque as it can get. The backdrop of the bright blue skies against the sparkling white water of the falls creates a stunning contrast that you would surely want to capture with your cameras. Meenmutty Falls Trek The waterfall can be accessed by taking a 2 km picturesque jungle trek through the Wayanad-Ooty road. Each of its three tiers requires a separate trek through a dense deciduous forest. The first of the three tiers can be reached by walking for about 500 m from the main entrance. This layer is smaller, having low depth and is ideal for swimming. The second tier can be reached by trekking about 500 m through steps built over boulders. The trek runs parallel to the downstream river and offers wonderful views of the stream and thick vegetation. The trek to the third tier is the most difficult as it requires some walking through the stream on slippery rocks. There are ropes present to aid the walk. The walk up this tier is steep in some places and takes about 10-15 mins to trek up this 500. However, all this effort is well rewarded when you reach the top of the waterfall and witness the breathtaking view of the nearby Banasura Sagar dam and the valley.

Best time to visit Meenmutty Falls The best time to visit is from October to May as the summers in the region can be quite hot and humid that might spoil your fun and the monsoon can be dangerous because of high inflow of water and slippery rocks. Thus, it's best to visit Meenmutty Falls during the winter and the spring months. How to Reach Meenmutty Falls Buses ply from Kalpetta to the main entrance of the lake at regular interval. The best way to reach the fall is by taking a 2 km trek Kozhikode-Ooty interstate highway. The trek can be tiresome, and a little difficult but the serene waterfall is worth the effort.

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Tips 1. Avoid going during the rainy season as during that time the waterfall is extremely dangerous due to high inflow and have taken many lives.2. Don't confuse with Meenmutty Falls near Meppad, which was closed a few years ago.3. Taking into consideration the rugged and undulated topography, it is advisable to hire a guide along for the trek.