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The Periya forest range in Wayanad has several important places that are associated with Pazhassi Raja and the guerrilla warfare he conducted against the British. It is said that Pazhassi’s troops camped in the vicinity of Kunkichira in Periya Reserve Forest, planned and executed different military strategies against the English force. Beyond two mountain peaks from Kunkichira, lies the “Ottupara” where the Pazhassi Raja army was betrayed. Even today it is a wilderness. The house of Thalakkal Chandu, archer and Commander-in-Chief of Pazhassi’s army, is also situated in this historical place.
Meenmutty Falls is located 29 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad District in the state of Kerala, India.It is a three-tiered waterfall with a height of 300 metres.Meenmutty is a combination of Malayalam words Meen (fish) and Mutty (blocked). Meenmutty Falls can be accessed from Mananthavady - Kuttiady road . Meenmutty waterfalls are dangerous during rainy seasons due to high inflow and many people have drowned since 1991.Meenmutty falls is surrounded by Lush green tea plantations making the hike to the falls a memorable experience to the tourists.