What to expect
Highlights
- The ~30 m fall into a forest pool.
- The rainforest setting inside Kudremukh National Park.
- The stepped descent through green forest.
Hanuman Gundi Falls
Hanuman Gundi Falls (Soojipara) lies inside the Kudremukh National Park, where a stream drops around 30 m into a rocky pool surrounded by rainforest.
Practical guide
Plan Hanuman Gundi Falls
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Typewaterfall
Nearest baseKudremukh
DistrictChikkamagaluru
Best timeJuly to December for full flow
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours including the steps
EntrySmall national-park entry fee
Places to visit3→A long flight of stone steps leads down to the base; the falls are at their fullest in and after the monsoon and reduce sharply in the dry months.
Getting there
How to visit
- On the Kudremukh–Kalasa road inside the national park, ~90 km from Chikkamagaluru; reach it by road, then descend the long steps.
- A small park entry fee applies; the steps and rocks are slippery — go carefully and do not climb near the lip of the falls.
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; a national-park setting, so check access in the monsoon.
Weather in Hanuman Gundi FallsSeasonal guide
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Today at Hanuman Gundi Falls
Sunrise6:20 am
Sunset6:08 pm
Golden hour best light5:08 pm–6:08 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:08 pm–6:33 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌓 First quarter · 56%
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
- Steep, slippery steps in a national park — keep behind railings, take litter out, and watch for leeches after rain.
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Top experiences around Kudremukh
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trekKudremukh Peak
42.2 km · 68 min drive
At about 1,894 m the second-highest peak in Karnataka, a "horse-face"-shaped summit in the Kudremukh National Park; a permit-controlled day trek crosses rolling shola grassland and streams to the top.
templeAnnapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu
46.2 km · 44 min drive
A riverside temple to Adi Shakthyathmaka Annapoorneshwari, goddess of food and nourishment, at Horanadu on the Bhadra, where every pilgrim is offered a free meal; a key stop on the Sringeri–Kalasa temple circuit.
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Hanuman Gundi Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeJuly to December for full flow
Entry: Small national-park entry fee
Getting here
How to reach Hanuman Gundi Falls
On the Kudremukh–Kalasa road inside the park, ~90 km from Chikkamagaluru
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 Hanuman Gundi 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 Hanuman Gundi Falls
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Nearby
What’s near Hanuman Gundi Falls
templeSharadamba Temple, Sringeri
The temple of goddess Sharadamba at Sringeri, seat of the Sharada Peetham — the first of the four mathas founded by Adi Shankaracharya — on the bank of the Tunga river; a major centre of learning and pilgrimage.
32.9 km · 24 min drive
templeVidyashankara Temple, Sringeri
A 14th-century temple in the Sringeri math complex blending Hoysala and Vijayanagara styles, famous for its twelve zodiac pillars set so that sunlight falls on the pillar of the solar month, and for its finely carved outer walls.
33.0 km · 24 min drive
waterfallSirimane Falls
A broad tiered waterfall of about 40 feet in forest above Kigga, 15.6 km by road from Sringeri, reached by around fifty laid steps from a car park. People bathe at the base in moderate flow, but it is loose boulders and slick rock — not a paddling pool.
38.0 km · 33 min drivetrekKudremukh Peak
At about 1,894 m the second-highest peak in Karnataka, a "horse-face"-shaped summit in the Kudremukh National Park; a permit-controlled day trek crosses rolling shola grassland and streams to the top.
42.2 km · 68 min drivetempleAnnapoorneshwari Temple, Horanadu
A riverside temple to Adi Shakthyathmaka Annapoorneshwari, goddess of food and nourishment, at Horanadu on the Bhadra, where every pilgrim is offered a free meal; a key stop on the Sringeri–Kalasa temple circuit.
46.2 km · 44 min drive
wildlifeBhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
A tiger reserve on the Bhadra river around Muthodi, its dry and moist deciduous forest sheltering tigers, elephants, gaur, sambar and rich birdlife; jeep safaris run from the Muthodi range.
60.5 km · ~101 min by cab · straight line
heritageHirekolale Lake
A calm irrigation lake ringed by coffee hills a few kilometres from Chikkamagaluru town, a popular spot for sunset views over the water with the Baba Budan range behind.
111.4 km · 107 min drive
trekMullayanagiri
At about 1,930 m the highest peak in Karnataka, a grassy summit of the Baba Budan range near Chikkamagaluru topped by a small Shiva shrine (Mullappa Swamy); a motorable road climbs to a saddle, from where a short stepped path leads to the top and sweeping Western Ghats views.
122.2 km · 128 min drive
hill stationBaba Budangiri
A sacred mountain range north of Chikkamagaluru named after the Sufi saint Baba Budan, credited with first bringing coffee to India; its cave shrine (the Dattatreya Peetha) is revered by Hindus and Muslims alike, and the ridge has grassy trails and viewpoints.
208.7 km · 204 min drive
waterfallManikyadhara Falls
A thin, sacred cascade on the Baba Budangiri slopes where pilgrims stand in the spray, believed to have healing powers; reached by a short walk down steps from the road near the Dattatreya shrine.
209.1 km · 204 min driveWalking and driving times are real routed distances, except the few marked “straight line”, which are direct-line estimates and will read short.Routing: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Hanuman Gundi Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Hanuman Gundi Falls?
July to December for full flow; a national-park setting, so check access in the monsoon.
What are the entry fee and timings at Hanuman Gundi Falls?
Entry: Small national-park entry fee. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Hanuman Gundi Falls?
On the Kudremukh–Kalasa road inside the national park, ~90 km from Chikkamagaluru; reach it by road, then descend the long steps. A small park entry fee applies; the steps and rocks are slippery — go carefully and do not climb near the lip of the falls.
How much time do I need for Hanuman Gundi Falls?
1 to 1.5 hours including the steps.
What else is near Hanuman Gundi Falls?
Nearby you can pair Sharadamba Temple, Sringeri (32.9 km), Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri (33.0 km), Sirimane Falls (38.0 km), Kudremukh Peak (42.2 km).
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Photographs: vinay, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain), Jesjose (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nishanthb7194 (CC BY-SA 4.0), ACKSEN (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.