Sentinel Rock Waterfalls Or Soochippara Waterfalls
Sentinel rock is located at Vellarimala village Chooralmala in Wayanad district of gods own country Kerala. This enchanting waterfall is at Vellarimala village near Chooralmala in Meppadi panchayat. Locally known as Soochippara the Sentinel rock is 200 meter in length, it is an exemplary place for rock climbing and serve as a picnic spot and a trekking center. It can be reached by 2 kilometers of earthy walk seeing various floras and faunas including deers. The trek to this place is not so difficult and can be achieved by any nature lover. The pool below the fall is an exotic place and offers various fun-filled activities like: water rafting, swimming etc.
The Sentinel Rock is also ideal for rock climbing. It is a spectacular waterfall where the water cascades down in three steps from a height of about 200 m in Vellarimala, Wayanad, surrounded by deciduous, wet evergreen and tropical Shola forests. Locally referred to as Soochipara 'Soochi' meaning 'Needle' and 'Para' meaning 'Rock', The 15-20 minute drive from Meppadi to Sentinel Rock Waterfalls offers scenic views of some of the best tea estates in Wayanad.
There is counter of Vanasamrakshana Samithi (Forest Conservation department) to give the passes.
Ticket fee is Rs 20 and for students it is Rs (INR) 10.
For vehicles parking: two-wheeler Rs (INR) 5
Cars Rs 20 and for big vehicles Rs (INR) 50.
How to Reach:
By Road: This place is well connected by roadways. It is 22 Kilometers 14 miles south of the capital city of Wayanad district.
By Rail : Nearest Railway Station- Kozhikode.
Air -Nearest Airport is Calicut.
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