Places to see

The falls, peaks and temples people come for. None of these are booked through us — they are here so you know where you are going.

Hanuman Gundi Falls
Waterfall · Mudigere
Also called Soothanabbi Falls, inside Kudremukh National Park. Roughly 350 steps descend to a 22 m fall in a rock amphitheatre.
₹50 entry
Hebbe Falls
Waterfall · Tarikere
A two-stage fall dropping roughly 168 m through dense coffee-estate forest below Kemmanagundi, inside the Bhadra reserve. Private cars stop at Kemmanagundi; the last stretch is a rough estate track that only the local 4x4 jeeps run, then a walk of a kilometre or so across the stream to the pool.
Free
Jhari Falls
Waterfall · Chikkamagaluru
Also called Buttermilk Falls for the way the water froths white over the rock. It falls in a coffee estate below Attigundi, reached by a shared jeep down a track that private cars are not allowed on, and the last stretch is a short walk to a pool you can stand in. Busy at weekends in season; go early.
Free
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Kalhatti Falls
Waterfall · Tarikere
Also written Kallathigiri. The stream falls about 40 m directly behind the Veerabhadra temple, so the approach is through the temple courtyard. Easy access, no trek involved — a good stop for families and older travellers.
Free
Manikyadhara Falls
Waterfall · Chikkamagaluru
A fine, cold spray falling year-round near the Baba Budangiri shrine. Pilgrims consider the water sacred. Reached by a stepped path lined with tea and snack stalls.
Free
Sirimane Falls
Waterfall · Sringeri
A broad, low fall about 12 km from Sringeri where the water spreads over a rock shelf into a shallow pool. Safe enough to stand under, which makes it the most family-friendly waterfall in the district.
₹50 entry