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
A waterfall inside the Kudremukh National Park, reached down a long flight of steps, dropping around 30 m into a rocky pool amid rainforest; also known as Soojipara. This waterfall guide is organized from Kudremukh in Chikkamagaluru district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Hanuman Gundi Falls.
Practical guide
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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→Hanuman Gundi Falls (Soojipara) lies inside the Kudremukh National Park, where a stream drops around 30 m into a rocky pool surrounded by rainforest.
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
Sunrise6:18 am
Sunset6:40 pm
Golden hour best light5:40 pm–6:40 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:40 pm–7:05 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 56%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Karnataka. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
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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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
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Hanuman Gundi Falls is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- 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
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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What’s near Hanuman Gundi Falls
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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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Image credits
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.