Waterfalls • Meppadi, Wayanad

Soochipara Waterfalls, Wayanad

Three-Tiered Forest Cascade Rushing Over Needle-Rock Cliffs

Also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Soochipara is a spectacular three-tiered waterfall near Meppadi, cascading down 200 metres through dramatic rocky gorges and dense deciduous forest.

Soochipara Waterfalls in Wayanad, Kerala
Soochipara Waterfalls — Meppadi, Wayanad • Photo: Gaurav Kapatia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Why Visit Soochipara Waterfalls?

  • ✓ One of Wayanad’s most iconic and dramatic three-tier waterfalls
  • ✓ Scenic 1.5-km downhill forest walk surrounded by tea estates and cliff faces
  • ✓ Impressive needle-shaped rock formations giving the waterfall its Malayalam name
  • ✓ Refreshing natural mountain spray and cool river breezes

What to Expect

From the ticket counter, a paved downhill forest trail of about 1.5 kilometres descends through trees to the waterfall base. The sound of rushing water echoes across the canyon before the cascade reveals itself plunging over massive dark boulders into a large rocky pool.

Things to Do at Soochipara Waterfalls

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Hike down the forest trail taking in views of rocky cliffs and canopies

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Photograph the three tiers of cascading mountain water

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Feel the refreshing cool spray from designated viewing platforms

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Enjoy the scenic plantation drive through Meppadi

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Wayanad Stays

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