The waterfalls of Wayanad are in harmony with the beautiful place and pleasant climate. One of Kerala’s most famous tourist destinations, Wayanad’s Waterfalls, adds to the place’s impressive beauty with hills, valleys, lakes, waterfalls, and exotic flora and fauna. One can enjoy the serenity and natural beauty of these waterfalls by going on treks around the region like trekking to Chembra Peak, which is actually the highest peak in the Wayanad district. This trek, 2100 meters above sea is filled with grassy green meadows, a lake, and magnificent waterfalls. The waterfalls of the city are one of the main attractions of this place. There are six waterfalls in Wayanad which are very popular with tourists. There are three-tiered waterfalls with heights of over 300 m, the largest in Kerala. You will be surprised by the natural beauty of the waterfalls and the areca nut trees that surround the entire area surrounded by a beautiful landscape. One of the top activities in Wayanad is visiting these five beautiful waterfalls and will make your visit a breathtaking experience. These are five of the most beautiful waterfalls in the city not to be missed.
Soochipara Falls
The Soochipara Falls (also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfall) is located on the Kozhikode-Vythiri-Gudallur Expressway, in the Vellarimala Mountains of Wayanad, 25 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad, 46 km from Sulthanbathery, and a 30-minute drive or about 13 km from Meppady. It takes its name from the Malaysian words soochi (needle) and para (rock). It is one of the most famous waterfalls in Kerala and a must as part of a Wayanads holiday package. You can reach the falls on a winding road through tea plantations and natural forests. Many tourists prefer to swim by the ponds and waterfalls while others prefer a quiet picnic with their families. The best time to visit the waterfalls is during the monsoon season when the waterfalls are at their best. It includes evergreen and deciduous forests and can be viewed from some of the best cascades. Most people prefer to visit the waterfalls at the bottom, which are easy to reach as water flows in a tiny stream. The main waterfall is about 1 km from the entrance gate and the word “Soochipara” means “needle in the rock” and describes the shape of the 200 m high rock that is located there. The main waterfall is surrounded by two hills called Vellarimala and Chooralmala that are covered with dense forest. The waterfall is a remarkable sight and the path that leads to it with the tea plantations is wonderful. To reach the waterfall, you have to make a two-kilometer hike through a wet deciduous forest. This may seem complicated at first glance, but you quickly forget how tiring it is as soon as you reach the falls. Tourists worldwide but visit this place to experience this waterfall for its natural beauty and surrounding area.
Meenmutty Waterfall
The Meenmutty waterfall, a three-level waterfall 29 km from Kalpetta, is the most spectacular and largest in the district. It is a great waterfall in a state of water where nose-diving is bound to awe you up to 1,000 ft. The unspoiled natural ambiance of the place, combined with the gentle rushing of the rushing water from the rocks, can wipe away the fatigue of the hike. Even if you are far away from the waterfalls in the jungle, it can hear and it will renew your mind. The sparkling clear waterfalls from an altitude of 300m and falls into an idyllic pool below. This is at an altitude of 200 feet which forms a water pool in which visitors can swim. The scenery of the waterfall is embellished by lush trees and the hiking you can take with the family is within reach, making the whole experience even more enriching.
Kanthanpara Waterfall
The Kanthanpara Waterfall (Kanthenpara means “magnetic rocks waterfall”) is located in Meppadi city in the Wayanad district of the southern Indian state of Kerala. Meenmutty Falls, Wayanads MeenMutty Falls is 29 km from Kalpetta in the Wayanad district of the Indian state of Kerala. It can be reached after a 2 km walk through the jungle along Wayanad-Ooty Road. The Kanthanpara waterfalls offer beautiful views of the green and are 30 meters high and are easily accessible by road. The ambiance is beautiful and feels rejuvenating every minute when drops of water, fall on your face. Since there are lesser tourists here, it is perfect for tourists traveling with children, the elderly, etc.
Chethalayam Waterfall
The impressive Chethalayam waterfall is 12 km from Sulthanbathery in Wayanad. The Chethalayam Waterfall is the smallest and most energetic waterfall in the city. Visiting this waterfall will give you a fantastic experience that you will never forget. If you are planning trekking, then you should visit the Chethalayam Falls as they are one of the best trekking locations in Wayanad to explore the beauty of nature around the falls and make an unforgettable experience in your heart. Adventure tourists love this place and it should be a hike of about 4 km through the forest. Palchuram Waterfall The Palchuram Waterfall is located at the confluence of Kannur and Wayanad Districts and is reachable from several towns in the state. It falls at an altitude of 300 meters and the falling water is a sight worth seeing. Adventurers and tourists prefer to reach the falls through the thick deciduous forest that surrounds the falls.
Trekking to Chembra peak and exploring these beautiful wonders of nature around Wayanad is an ethereal experience one must enjoy. Make sure to include these waterfalls as mid-day stops in your itinerary, the next time you visit Kerala.
