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Thiruvananthapuram

Meenmutty Falls Trivandrum

800m

Elevation

5 km (round trip)

Distance

3 hrs

Duration

Moderate

Difficulty

October to March

Best Season

Required

Permit

This trek requires a Forest Department permit before trekking.

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Meenmutty Falls Trivandrum — multi-tiered waterfall in Palode reserve forest near Ponmudi. Dense evergreen forest trail with stream crossings. Ponmudi Ecotourism managed. Best October to January.

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Meenmutty Falls near Ponmudi in Thiruvananthapuram is different from the more famous Meenmutty in Wayanad. Located in the dense forests of Bonaccord along the Agasthyarkoodam approach, this waterfall plunges through multiple tiers of rocky terrain in the Palode reserve forest. The trail is through dense evergreen forest with stream crossings. The falls are at their spectacular best between October and January when water levels are high. The path is organised by Ponmudi Ecotourism and forms part of the Ponmudi hills trekking circuit.

Permit Office

Wildlife Warden Office, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram Wildlife Division

Place: Thiruvananthapuram

Phone: 0471-2360762

Address: PTP Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695038

What to carry

Water (minimum 3 litres)
First aid kit
Torch + extra batteries
Rain cover / poncho
Whistle
Trek pole
Trek permit
ID proof

Base for this trek

Forest stays nearby

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KFDC Eco Camp Inside forest

Thiruvananthapuram

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Arippa Nature Stay

6 cottages · 20 guests
Govt rate ₹2000 / night
FD Inspection Bungalow Inside forest

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Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary Bungalow

3 rooms · 10 guests
Govt rate ₹1500 / night
FD Inspection Bungalow Inside forest

Thiruvananthapuram

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Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary Bungalow

2 rooms · 6 guests
Govt rate ₹1500 / night

Emergency — Forest & Rescue

Available 24 hours for lost trekkers, wildlife encounters, medical emergencies

Forest Dept

1926

Fire & Rescue

101

Police

100