SOOCHIPARA WATERFALL/SENTINEL ROCK WATERFALL
Vellarimala, Wayanad, Kerala, India
Soochipara Waterfalls, also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, is a beautiful waterfall situated in Vellarimala mountain range of Wayanad, among the popular tourist places in Kerala. Soochipara Waterfalls is a 3 tiered waterfall, dropping from a height of about 200 meters. The waterfall cascades down into a large pool, which is a good place for swimming and bathing. The name Soochipara given from the words soochi means rock and para means needle. One can see needle-shaped rock here hence the name Soochipara. The water from Soochipara Falls later joins Chaliyar River after Vellarimala Hills near Cherambadi in Tamil Nadu. This waterfall, surrounded by dense green forest, is one of the best waterfalls in Wayanad. A 20 minute drive from Meppadi will take you to this splendid waterfall. Visitors have to trek down for about 2 KM to reach the falls from the road point through well laid path. The trekking is of easy level, which takes about 30 minutes one way. There are high chances that visitors may get a glimpse of wildlife like Deer.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
Do's & Dont's
- Dispose all empty bottles, tins, plastic bags etc only in dustbins.
- Do not use detergent, in streams or springs while washing and bathing.
- Do not leave cigarettes butts or make open fires in the forests.
- Do not blare music aloud while passing through the forest areas.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 05:00 PM | 80 | 50 |
Other Fee's
- Camera Charges - 50/-
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Meppadi Bus Stand |
12 KM | 0471-2471011 |
 Nilambur Railway Station |
92 KM | 139 |
 Kannur International Airport |
116 KM | 0490-2474464 |
What to Carry
- Carry water bottle and light food.
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is available for 10 Cars.
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kalpetta | 24 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI MAHAVISHNU TEMPLE
Only temple where rituals of birth to death can be performed
Nearest Attractions
MuseumWAYANAD HERITAGE MUSEUM
Houses important relics and artefacts from Wayanad Samsthanam
WaterfallsTHUSHARAGIRI WATERFALLS
Two streams originating from the Western Ghats meet here
WildlifeWAYANAD WLS
Second largest Wild Life Sanctuary in Kerala
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