Three stages
The falls descend in three separate drops, and seeing all of them means working down steep forest track between viewpoints. The lowest stage is the most accessible; the upper ones demand more effort and sure footing.
Because the approach is harder, you will often have long stretches to yourself — rare at a Wayanad waterfall.
Knowing your limits
This is a trek, not a walk. The track is rough, steep in sections and genuinely slippery when wet. Sturdy footwear is not optional, and it is not suitable for small children or anyone unsteady on uneven ground.
Access is restricted or closed entirely in monsoon, when the track becomes dangerous.
Before You Go
- Proper trekking shoes — this is the one place in Wayanad where it really matters.
- Start early; you do not want to be climbing out in fading light.
- Check it is open before setting out, as closures are common.
- A guide is worth it here in a way it is not at Soochipara.