Meppadi town lies around 10 km from Kalpetta on the main Kozhikode-Ooty Highway. Tourists can hire taxis or rent cars to travel from Vythiri to the town of Meppadi. This region comprises small villages with hills as well as tea, rubber, coffee and vanilla plantations. Vaduvanchal is situated next to Meppadi, which is a suitable trekking spot, along with being a popular mountain climbing and angling venue. The trekking trails through Vaduvanchal lead to the Meenmutty Falls.