What to expect
Highlights
- The wide, fan-shaped monsoon cascade.
- The viewpoint and the steps towards the base.
- Coracle rides at the base when the flow allows.
Bharachukki Falls
Bharachukki is the eastern of the two great cascades of the Shivanasamudra falls, where the Kaveri fans out over a broad rock face on the Kollegal (Chamarajanagar) side of the river.
Practical guide
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Typewaterfall
Nearest baseKollegal
DistrictChamarajanagar
Best timeAugust to January for the fullest flow
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours
EntrySmall entry/parking
It is fullest and most thunderous in and just after the monsoon, when coracle rides sometimes run at the base; its twin, Gaganachukki, faces it across the river in Mandya district.
Getting there
How to visit
- On the Kollegal side, about 80 km from Chamarajanagar town and ~135 km from Bengaluru; reached by road.
- Best August to January for full flow; use the railed viewpoints and do not enter the water near the falls.
Distance by road
- Mysuru60 km
- Bengaluru180 km
- Ooty130 km
- Mandya90 km
- Kozhikode200 km
Road km to Chamarajanagar; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
August to January for the fullest flow; the monsoon is dramatic but the rocks are slippery.
Weather in Bharachukki FallsSeasonal guide
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Today at Bharachukki Falls
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:01 pm
Golden hour best light5:01 pm–6:01 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:01 pm–6:26 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌓 First quarter · 54%
Retreating monsoon. October and November still see spells of rain from the retreating monsoon, though it is usually lighter than mid-year. Conditions are generally good but worth checking.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- The rocks and steps are very slippery and the current is dangerous — stay behind railings and only take coracles with licensed operators.
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Bharachukki Falls in pictures
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Bharachukki Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeAugust to January for the fullest flow
Entry: Small entry/parking
Getting here
How to reach Bharachukki Falls
Kollegal side, ~80 km from Chamarajanagar, ~135 km from Bengaluru; by road
Getting back
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- KSRTC— the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries.Online booking.
- Indian Railways— live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Bharachukki Falls
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Bharachukki Falls
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Nearby
What’s near Bharachukki Falls
templeMale Mahadeshwara Hills
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20.0 km · ~33 min by cab · straight line
templeBiligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills
The hilltop temple of Lord Ranganatha (Biligiri Ranga) that gives the Biligiriranga (BR) Hills their name, set amid the forests of the BRT Tiger Reserve where the Eastern and Western Ghats meet — a Soliga-tribal pilgrimage centre and a base for wildlife safaris.
33.2 km · ~55 min by cab · straight line
templeChamarajeshwara Temple
Chamarajeshwara Temple is the living Shiva temple at the centre of Chamarajanagar, where a Mysuru royal dedication, a sculptured entrance tower and an annual chariot festival give the district headquarters a story of its own.
48.3 km · ~81 min by cab · straight lineV
Veerabhadreshwara Temple, Chamarajanagar
Place
templeVeerabhadreshwara Temple, Chamarajanagar
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Kolada Ganapathi Temple
Place
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Anjaneya Swami Temple, Chamarajanagar
Place
templeAnjaneya Swami Temple, Chamarajanagar
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Where Bharachukki Falls is
Good to know
Bharachukki Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bharachukki Falls?
August to January for the fullest flow; the monsoon is dramatic but the rocks are slippery.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bharachukki Falls?
Entry: Small entry/parking. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Bharachukki Falls?
On the Kollegal side, about 80 km from Chamarajanagar town and ~135 km from Bengaluru; reached by road. Best August to January for full flow; use the railed viewpoints and do not enter the water near the falls.
How much time do I need for Bharachukki Falls?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Bharachukki Falls?
Nearby you can pair Male Mahadeshwara Hills (20.0 km), Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills (33.2 km), Chamarajeshwara Temple (48.3 km), Veerabhadreshwara Temple, Chamarajanagar (48.6 km).
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Bharachukki Falls guides, stories & itineraries
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Image credits
Photographs: SunilVanjre, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), One of the peace maker (CC BY-SA 4.0), Digitalreality (CC BY-SA 3.0), Rajeshodayanchal (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.