What to expect
Highlights
- The cliff-set Veerabhadra temple beside the falls.
- The post-monsoon cascade down the rock.
- A short stop on the Kemmanagundi circuit.
Kalhattigiri Falls
Kalhattigiri (Kalhatti) Falls lies at the foot of the Chandra Drona hills near Kemmanagundi, where a hill stream drops down the rock face past a Veerabhadra Swamy temple built into the cliff.
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Kalhattigiri Falls
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Plan Kalhattigiri Falls
Typewaterfall
Nearest baseKemmanagundi
Best timeJuly to December for full flow
Time needed45 minutes to an hour
EntryFree or nominal
Nearest town/baseKemmanagundi
DistrictChikkamagaluru
Place typewaterfall
Time needed45 minutes to an hour.
Kalhattigiri (Kalhatti) Falls lies at the foot of the Chandra Drona hills near Kemmanagundi, where a hill stream drops down the rock face past a Veerabhadra Swamy temple built into the cliff.
The temple and the falls together make it both a pilgrimage and a scenic stop; the water is a fine cascade after the monsoon and a trickle in the dry season.
Visiting
Kalhattigiri Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeJuly to December for full flow
Entry: Free or nominal
Getting there: Near Kemmanagundi, ~55 km from Chikkamagaluru; road + steps
A temple site — footwear off; slippery rocks and steps when wet.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Kemmanagundi, ~55 km from Chikkamagaluru; reach it by road/taxi and a short walk of steps.
- A temple site — footwear off near the shrine; the steps and rocks are slippery when wet.
Distance by road
- Hassan55 km
- Shivamogga90 km
- Mangaluru150 km
- Mysuru165 km
- Bengaluru245 km
Road km to Chikkamagaluru; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
July to December for full flow; combine with Kemmanagundi.
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Visitor notes
- Slippery rocks and steps by a temple — go carefully and dress modestly.
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Where Kalhattigiri Falls is
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Kalhattigiri Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kalhattigiri Falls?
July to December for full flow; combine with Kemmanagundi.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kalhattigiri Falls?
Entry: Free or nominal. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kalhattigiri Falls?
Near Kemmanagundi, ~55 km from Chikkamagaluru; reach it by road/taxi and a short walk of steps. A temple site — footwear off near the shrine; the steps and rocks are slippery when wet.
How much time do I need for Kalhattigiri Falls?
45 minutes to an hour.
What else is near Kalhattigiri Falls?
Nearby you can pair Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary (14.2 km), Manikyadhara Falls (14.4 km), Baba Budangiri (14.4 km), Mullayanagiri (18.0 km).
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