Wayanad – The Land of Waterfalls

The Western Ghats have some of the most fantastic tourist destinations with breath-taking beauty and captivating landscapes. Wayanad is the top tourist destination of all the hill towns in the Western Ghats. The list of nature’s bounties in Wayanad is impressive. From picturesque landscapes to lush green forests, from valleys covered in green carpets of grass to fragrant flowers, from gorgeous waterfalls raining down on the rocks to creeks running through the woods.

Wayanad is one such beautiful location that provides a plethora of exciting and thrilling tourist activities for people of all interests. Hiking, mountain trekking, camping, forest walks, bird-watching, wildlife safaris, tribal area tours, bicycle tours, and other activities are available. Visitors can also enjoy an in-house spa and traditional Kerala Ayurvedic spa and therapies at the nature resorts.

In and around Wayanad, numerous waterfalls are popular among tourists. Here are the top 5 you should keep on your list when planning your trip.

Meenmutty Waterfalls

Asia's biggest waterfall in wayanad

The fall is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 meters, located 29 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad. It can be reached through a 2 km hike through the jungle from the Wayanad-Ooty road, but the scenic nature and surroundings make it worth it. When it rains, the Wayanad road leading to Ooty becomes treacherous and slick, where the trek begins. The milky-white water jets descend from more than 1000 feet. The three tiers of the waterfalls each have its viewing platforms. The Meenmutty waterfall, which lies in a remote area, is a mystical sight that calms your nerves and senses and exhilarates your heart.

Palchuram Waterfalls

The Palchuram waterfalls are situated halfway between Kannur and Wayanad. It stands 300 meters tall and has four tiers. It is the largest and most visible waterfall in the region. It is only 5 kilometers from Kottiyoor on Mananthavady Road. As one moves away from the main road, the path becomes narrower. It is situated in the heart of an evergreen forest and is a peaceful and refreshing sight to behold.

Soochipara Waterfalls

Asia's biggest waterfall in wayanad

Soochipara Falls is a three-tiered waterfall, also widely recognized as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, in Vellarimala, Wayanad, India. Forests of deciduous, evergreen, and montane species surround it. The 15-20-minute drive from Meppadi to Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, known locally as Soochipara (“Soochi” means “Needle” and “Para” means “Rock”), offers views of several Wayanad tea estates. The Sentinel Rock Waterfalls is 200 meters (656 feet) and shows a cliff face for rock climbing. The water from Soochipara Falls later joins the Chulika River, popularly known as the Chaliyar River, after Velarimala Hills near Cherambadi (Tamil Nadu) in Kerala. Once people reach the parking area, they must pass through a security check at the entrance, where they make sure you don’t carry any plastic. It takes a 10-15-minute walk to the waterfalls, and water flow is less during summer, which makes it easy to reach the rocks where water falls.

Chethalayam Waterfalls

The smallest but busiest waterfall in Wayanad, the Chethalayam Waterfalls, is situated at Sulthan Bathery. It is 12 KM from Sulthan Bathery and 37 KM from Kalpetta. It is well known among trekkers and thrill seekers to enjoy the adrenaline rush. The tourist trip from the starting point is an arduous four kilometers long. The eye-soothing scene of lush greenery surrounds the water jets. The waterfalls dry out in the summer, leaving a passage for trekkers, mountain climbers, and hikers. With the arrival of the monsoons, the water begins to flow.

Kanthanpara Waterfalls

The Land of Waterfalls

A stunning waterfall with a shallow pool famous for swimming, family picnics & natural scenery in Kalpetta with tranquil surroundings. Kanthanpara Waterfalls is a 30-foot-high waterfall with beautiful views of the surrounding flora easily reached from the roadways. It is ideal for travellers traveling with children or the elderly because there is hardly any tourist rush.

These waterfalls reveal nature in its purest and most excellent form. When it rains heavily here, the trekking trails become slick and soggy. Despite this, tourists continue to visit the mountains’ peaks to see the waterfalls’ beauty. So, don’t miss out on these waterfalls; they’ll provide you with unforgettable memories to last a lifetime!