Saturday, March 10, 2012

Meenmutty Falls, Wayanad

Meenmutty Falls is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 meters. It is Kerala's second largest waterfall and the one most unspoiled in its natural setting.  
It is not for the easy going traveler and requires descending down a very steep slope to have a look at the fall. The climb back can be exhausting. 
If you are looking for an adventure trek meenmutti is ideal for you. The waterfall is worth the is quite tiring and difficult  path to the falls 
Guides are available on the way and it is advisable to get help from them as there are different paths which leads to the different layers of the falls.
Meenmutty falls is in Kalpetta Ootty root and is around 29 Kms from Kalpetta.Each of its three tiers requires a separate hike through a moist, deciduous forest. 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.

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