Meenmutty Waterfalls
Waterfall
#7 of 34 Places to Visit in Wayanad
Distance (From Wayanad): 25 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2 Hours
Place Location: 5 Km From Bansura Sagar Dam
Transportation Options: Cab / + Walk/Trek
Travel Tips: This place can be visited along with Bansura Sagar Dam (5 km)
At a distance of 5 km from Banasura Sagar Dam, 25 km from Kalpetta & 48 km from Sulthan Bathery, Meenmutty Waterfalls is a magnificent falls located near Banasura Sagar Dam. The upper level of the waterfall can be reached by 1.5 km trek from the entry point. It is one of the best waterfalls near Bangalore and among the best Wayanad tourist places to visit.
Cascading down through multiple tiers from a height of over 800 feet, it is a spectacular fall situated inside thick forest flowing through rocky platform. The falls has major tiers with varying height. The first tier can be reached by walking for about half km from the parking area / main entrance of the falls. The lower tier is smaller one with water collecting into a pool. The pool is safe for swimming with low depth.
The second tier can be reached by trekking up through steps built over boulders. The half km path runs along with downstream of the river and offers wonderful views of the stream and thick vegetation. The third tier is the toughest and needs some walking through the stream on slippery rocks with help of ropes. The ascend is steep at few places and this half km stretch takes about 10-15 minutes.
The peak on top of third tier offers breathtaking views of Banasura Sagar Dam and surrounding valleys. Meenmutty Falls situated amidst serene location offers wonderful experience to the visitors. This is a must visit place for everyone visiting Banasura Sagar Dam.
Road access is available up to the main entrance of the falls. There are several parking areas on the way to the falls.
Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM
Entry Fee: Rs. 30 for Adults, Rs.15 for Children, Rs. 200 for Foreigners & Rs. 75 for Still Camera
This waterfall is sometimes mistaken with Meenmutty Falls situated near Meppadi which was closed 4 years back and it can be only seen from a viewpoint situated close to Meppadi - Gudalur road.