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Sight Address : Meenmutty falls is 29 kilometre far from the Wayanad Kalpetta. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Meenmutty falls is among the best and gorgeous falls in Wayanad Kalpetta. Wayanad comprises of some of the beautiful falls in Kerala. The must visit falls in Wayanad are the Meenmutty Falls, the Kanthampuram Falls, and the Suchipara Falls. Meenmutty falls is 29 kilometre far from the Wayanad Kalpetta. Meenmutty fall is a 300 metre high fall and is three-tiered. Meenmutty fall, the biggest and magnificent falls in Wayanad is situated at two kilometre hike through the forest from the Ooty road. Meenmutty falls is the second largest in Kerala and still retains its natural beauty. Now let’s see the name reason for Meenmutty fall. In Malayalam, the mother tongue of Keralites, Meenmutty means “where fish are blocked”. Since there is upward falls where fishes can’t swim further this name is given to the falls. The three tiers of the waterfall requires separate hike through the forest. It is important to note that the path to reach the falls is perilous and tiring. But you must also remember that once you reach the falls you will have great deal of enjoyment in store.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to May.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 to 2 hours.
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- The Meenmutty Heights – Wayanad ; Chandrgiri Estate, Chellangode,Meppady (Via), Wayanad, Kerala, India. ; Ph/M – +91 9656056214 , +91 9656056215 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis and private vehicles are one of the most common means of travel to Wayanad. The most popular route is Bangalore – Mysore – Gundulpet – Munthanga – Sulthan Battery. The roads are in excellent condition.
BUS : KSRTC (both Kerala & Karnataka) and a lot of private companies operate overnight deluxe buses between Kozhikode (aka Calicut) and Bengaluru. People taking buses can get down at Kalpetta and catch another bus to Meppadi. Meppadi is 11 km from Chundale, in the SH29, connecting Chundale to Ooty.
Train : The Nearest railway station from Wayanad is at Calicut .It is well connected by a good network of railways. There are a number of local as well as inter-state trains that halt at the Calicut station and connect it with the other major cities of India
Air : The Nearest airport from Wayanad is the Karipur airport of Kozhikode. It is situated at a distance of around 100 kilometers from the city. There are regular flights from the airport to other states in India, like Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, and Goa and even international destinations
Others : There are plenty of autorickshaws are available for trips around the wayand district.
Things to CarryEdit
- Plenty of water and camera and extra cloths , and towels etc.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Keep your cell phone in your laguage or hand out other person before going in water.
HelplineEdit
- Police Control Room, Kollam : 100 / 04936-205808
- Kalpetta Fire Station : 101/ 0498-2502901
- Kollam Women Helpline : 1091/0474 2764579
- Fathima matha mission hospital, Wayanad : 04936-202413 (108 for ambulance)