Meenmutty Waterfalls

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.
 To reach the Meenmutty falls we need to trek for two to three kilometers. The 300 meter high falls is really splendid and wonderful. On the way to the falls we have caves. These caves had Neolithic age carvings. There are officials who explain the details about the carvings.  In the cave ceiling there is a rock trapped with sunlight oozing in from its sides. This rock is called 'Edakkal' which literally means “the rock in between”.  There are picturesque locations in the way to the falls, so just don’t forget to carry your handy cams so that you can shoot scenic views. Remember to include Meenmutty falls in your tour menu for the next time you visit Wayanad Kalpetta.