Waterfalls • Padinjarathara / Kalpetta, Wayanad

Meenmutty Waterfalls, Wayanad

Kerala’s Majestic Multi-Stage Mountain Falls

Meenmutty is one of the largest and most breathtaking waterfalls in Wayanad, tumbling down three distinct tiers through rugged forest landscapes near the Banasura hills.

Meenmutty Waterfalls cascading through forest cliffs in Wayanad
Meenmutty Waterfalls — Padinjarathara / Kalpetta, Wayanad • Photo: Anantharamvanchiprakash (Public Domain)

Why Visit Meenmutty Waterfalls?

  • ✓ Second highest waterfall in Kerala, cascading down nearly 300 metres in stages
  • ✓ Wild, untouched natural surroundings away from commercial tourist strips
  • ✓ Exciting forest trek through rocky terrain to reach viewing vantage points
  • ✓ Can be paired with visits to the Banasura Sagar Dam circuit

What to Expect

Reaching Meenmutty involves a moderate hike through forest terrain. Each of the three cascading tiers offers a distinct vantage point as water surges over granite cliffs and flows through forested ravines.

Things to Do at Meenmutty Waterfalls

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Trek through scenic hillside trails to various waterfall viewpoints

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Capture wide-angle photographs of the multi-tiered cascades

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Birdwatching along the forest border trails

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Combine with exploration of the Banasura hills

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Wayanad Stays

Visiting Meenmutty Waterfalls? Make Penta Mountz Your Base.

Explore our three retreats in Wayanad — Grand Wish, Montana Wild, and Misty Ridge — providing restful comfort after a day of exploration.

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Montana Wild

A nature-oriented hospitality experience in Wayanad, offering guests a setting to disconnect from the everyday and embrace the character of the hills.

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Grand Wish

A welcoming stay in the landscapes of Wayanad, created for guests looking to slow down, reconnect and experience the destination at their own pace.

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Misty Ridge

A peaceful Wayanad retreat where the landscape becomes part of the stay, designed around comfort, calm and the feeling of getting away.

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