Soochipara waterfalls is a spectacular three-tiered waterfalls in Vellarimala, Wayanad. One can reach Soochipara falls in 15-20 minutes from Meppadi through some of the best tea estates in Wayanad. Soochipara water falls is also known as Sentinal Rock waterfall, and since it is shaped as a needle like mountain, it is ,locally refered as Soochipara in malayalam (Soochi means needle, and para means Rock). This 200 meters high fall offers a cliff face i.e ideal for rock climbing.

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How To Reach

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From Kalpetta Town : Kalpetta – Puthurvayal – Meppadi – Soochipara (Churalmala route)

 

From Sulthan Bathery : Sulthan Bathery – Kolgapara – Amblavayal – Vaduvanchal – Meppadi-

Soochipara (Churalmala route)

 

From Manthavady : Manthavady – Panamaram – Kalpetta – Meppadi – Soochipara (Churalmala route)

From Vythiri : Vythiri – Chundel (Ooty road) – Meppadi – Soochipara (Churalmala route)

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Distance to Soochipara Waterfalls

 

From Place          Distance (in Km)

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Bangalore                      295 km

 

Calicut                            98 km

 

Mysore                           155 km

 

Kalpetta                          26 km

 

Sulthan Bathery             43 km

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Best Time to visit: Best time to visit Soochipara waterfall is during monsoon season as you can see the waterfall at its fullest.

 

Entry fee: The entrance fee is INR 50/ USD 0.77

 

Timings: The timings are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

 

Distance from Wayanad: It is a distance of about 45 kilometers between the two places by road.

 

Best time to visit Soochipara Waterfalls

 

September to March is the best time to visit Soochipara falls. During August -September the flow in the falls is in full swing. Towards January the flow retards. During Monsoon the trekking down needs to be very careful.

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