Meenmutty falls -the beautiful waterfalls near Thiruvananthapuram
The serene forest canopy leads you to one of the best waterfalls in Kerala- Meenmutty falls. This comes under the Neyyar reserve forest . The fresh air and the cool water refreshes you very much.
Location : Kerala, India
Destination type : Forest / wildlife
History of Meemutty
- This region was under “Ay” royal family till 10th century CE
- Later became part of Venad kingdom
- Post Indian independence ( 1947) it became part of Kerala state
- By 1990s it got noticed by local tourists
Activities for tourists near Meenmutty
- Take a shower under the waterfalls
- Go for trekking
- Visit Neyyar Lion safari park
- Visit Alligator center
- Go for a boat ride near Neyyar dam
How to reach
Vehicles won’t be reaching till Meenmutty falls since its inside forest. You have to trek a bit through the dense forest to reach there.
Air
Trivandrum International airport 59 kms away is the nearest airport. It has flights to:
- Dubai
- Kuwait
- Singapore
- Mumbai
- Bangalore etc
Train
Nearest railway station is Trivandrum Central 55 kms away. Trains are available to major destinations in India like:
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Kanyakumari
- Bangalore
- Kochi
Climate
Winter months of November to March is the best time to visit Meenmuty . Avoid going there during monsoon
Season | Average temperature |
Winter season (November to March) | 17°C to 27°C |
Summer season (April to May) | 20°C to 28°C |
Nearby destinations within 100 kms
- Ponmudi
- Neyyar Dam
- Kovalam beach
- Varkala beach
- Agastyarkoodam peak
Some hotels near Meenmutty with room tariff less than Rs.5000/- per night
KTDC Golden Peak https://www.ktdc.com/golden-peak
River County Resort http://rivercounty.in/
Duke’s Forest Lodge http://dukesforestlodge.in/
Hotel Rohini International https://rohini-international-trivandrum-in.book.direct/en-us?utm_source=gmb
Hotel Suryahttp://www.thehotelsurya.com/
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