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Meenmutty Waterfall is about 45 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
There are reports of venomous snakes near the waterfall.
Waterfalls are natural sights. Some are large and offer stunning views. There are smaller waterfalls that are equally stunning and give a completely different experience when you get close to them. Meenmutty Falls in Wayanad, Kerala is one of them. Although the falls are beautiful, according to latest reports, the place has become a dangerous spot for tourists. People who visit this waterfall are free to swim down the falls, but the slippery rock formations near the falls make it an accident-prone area. There are reports of venomous snakes near the waterfall. Meenmutty Waterfall is about 45 kilometers away from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. This place offers a view of the natural beauty surrounded by the Western Ghats. The falls are located in the upper reaches of the Neyyar reservoir area and visitors have to trek through dense forests to reach the falls.
It is reported that many people come here to take wedding photos and so on. The place is developing into a tourist hub and small businesses are emerging. Meenmutty is a great place to visit during the monsoon season. You should understand the risks before traveling.
To reach Meenmutty, one has to take a boat from Neyyar Dam across its catchment area. After reaching the KombaiKani tribal settlement, the trek begins towards Meenmutty waterfalls, about 5 km from the settlement and KombaiKani waterfalls. Kombai Kani Falls is a wide waterfall on the course of the Neyyar River.
There is a forest camp nearby where hikers can rest and eat. Forest guides accompany the treks, which require permission from the forest department. Meenmutty Falls is an ideal destination for a day trek and in the evening, the boat will pick you up from KombaiKani and return you to Neyyar Dam.
