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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Travel Destinations - Soochipara waterfalls






It has got the plunge and the spray to cool the ambience. This is  Sentinel Rock falls in Wayanad district, popularly known as Soochipara waterfall. Located near Meppadi  in Wayanad, this spectacular waterfall attracts visitors from near and far.The spot is 2km walk from the parking area.


Wayanad










Wayanad is a famous hillstation in the Gods Own Country - Kerala.It is situated at an altitude of 700 to 2100 meters above sealevel which makes the weather cool throughout the year.This makes it possible for travellors to visit the place all the year round.

Wayanad is known for its scenic beauty,wildlife and tradition.The hill ranges and lush green virgin forests makes the eyes go green.The forests hosts exotic species of plants and animals.

It is bordered on the east by Nilgris and Mysore districts of Tamilnadu and Karnataka respectively, on the north by Coorg district of Karnataka, on the south by Malappuram and on the west by Kozhikode and Kannur. Thus it forms the golden triangle of South India by connecting Kerala to the Bangalore, the Mysore and the Ooty.