Waterfalls • Meppadi, Wayanad

Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Wayanad

Gentle, Secluded Cascade Surrounded by Plantations

Kanthanpara is a tranquil, smaller waterfall tucked away near Meppadi, offering an easier and more peaceful alternative to larger, crowded tourist cascades.

Kanthanpara Waterfalls in Wayanad, Kerala
Kanthanpara Waterfalls — Meppadi, Wayanad • Photo: Ravi Dwivedi (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Why Visit Kanthanpara Waterfalls?

  • ✓ Quaint, less crowded atmosphere ideal for relaxed family visits
  • ✓ Shallow, gentle waters and easier accessibility compared to steeper falls
  • ✓ Surrounded by flourishing tea gardens, coffee bushes, and banana groves
  • ✓ Calm forest sounds perfect for mindful pause

What to Expect

Unlike the steep descents required for Soochipara, Kanthanpara features an easier pathway from the parking area. The waterfall drops around 30 metres into a gentle stream bed framed by bamboo clumps and lush green tea slopes.

Things to Do at Kanthanpara Waterfalls

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Enjoy an unhurried family morning listening to rushing water

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Wander through the surrounding plantation greenery

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Photograph the gentle cascade and surrounding bamboo thickets

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Wayanad Stays

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