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Kerala is the most popular state in South India. Kerala was founded by merging the numerous Malayam speaking regions in south India on 1st November 1956. Spreading across an area of 38,863 km sq Kerala shares its borders with Karnataka in the north, Tamil Nadu in the south and the Lakshadweep in the west. Thiruvananthapuram serves as the capital of the state. Also known as Gods Own Country, Kerala is the favorite tourist spot of many Indian and foreign travelers.
Kerala is the state of natural beauty with lakes, waterfalls, coconut trees etc. It is the best place for tourism in the whole world. Traditional arts, cultures, food, games, festivals , lakes, waterfalls etc makes Kerala the most beautiful place in the world. It's not a state, it's heaven.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

MEENMUTTY WATERFALLS, WAYNAD




General information about Meenmutty waterfall


Meenmutty waterfall is the tallest waterfall in Wayanad with a falling height of 300 metres. This three tier water fall is the second largest waterfall in Kerala. The spectacular waterfall is a real heaven for those who like trekking. Trekking through the green deciduous forest, is a mesmerizing experience. The best time to visit this waterfall is from the months of September to March. It is better to avoid this place during monsoon season. The chances of accidents are very high during the rainy days.


Location and Access


The Meenmutty waterfall is located in Wayanad district, 12 km east of Meppady town. A 2km trekking from the Ooty road in Wayanad will reach you to this spectacular park. This place has a well defined connectivity to other parts. The nearest railway station and airport is situated in Kozhikode, at a distance of 80 km. There are bus services available to Meenmutty from the main cities and towns. There are state owned and private buses connecting Wayanad to other states.


 

The main attraction in Meenmutty.


This place holds many small and large waterfalls. The main waterfalls are the Soochipara waterfall and the Kanthanpara waterfall. The Kanthanpara waterfall is the smallest among the three with a height of only 30 m. The Sentinel waterfall is also a three-tired one and is falling from a height of 200m. In local language it is known by the name Soochipara waterfall. These three waterfalls are the main source of Chaliyar river. Other main attractions are Edakkal caves, The Wayand Heritage Museum and Karapuzha dam.


Accommodation in Meenmutty


For a single trip to Meenmutty, you won't need accommodation facilities. But for those who want to enjoy other tourist spots in Wayanad, there are many hotels, resorts and homestays. Choose accommodation sites in such a way that it is close to your travel destinations. There are many hotels with different rents and facilities.
Hotel Haritagiri, Vythiri Resorts, Stream Valley Cottages and Hotel Green Gates are some of the main hotels near to Meenmutty waterfall.


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