Meenmutty Waterfalls

Located on the Ooty main road in the Wayanad district of Kerala, Meenmutty Waterfalls is about 29 km away from Kalpetta. This waterfall is the largest waterfall in Wayanad and the second largest one in Kerala. This waterfall has a height of 300 metres and has the most spectacular and unspoiled natural setting. An interesting aspect of this waterfall is that it’s a three-tier waterfall. The water dropping from 1,000 feet flows through three layers.

The Meenmutty waterfalls are an excellent place to trek. During the dry seasons, one can get a closer look at the falls. But, during the monsoon season, getting too close to the waterfalls can be dangerous due to high water inflow. To reach the Meenmutty Waterfalls one has to trek through the jungle for about 2 km.

Since, the place is ideal for trekking; it is famous among adventure seekers. Providing picturesque views of nature, Meenmutty falls also attracts a large number of photo addicts. The best time to visit Meenmutty waterfall is from the months October to May. The waterfall is considered to be a dangerous spot, and so one must be careful while playing in the waters.

The name Meenmutty is a combination of two Malayalam words. ‘Meen’ meaning fish and ‘mutty’ meaning blocked. Thus Meenmutty is the place where fish gets blocked. Each tier of the waterfall has to be trekked separately.