What to expect
Highlights
- The two-tier Kumaradhara cascade in the Pushpagiri foothills.
- The stepped walk down to the viewpoints.
- Full monsoon-season power and green surroundings.
Mallalli Falls
Mallalli Falls is a two-tier waterfall where the Kumaradhara river drops about 60 m in the Pushpagiri foothills near Somwarpet, in northern Kodagu. It is among the most powerful falls in Coorg after heavy rain.
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Practical guide
Plan Mallalli Falls
Typewaterfall
Nearest baseSomwarpet
Best timeJuly to December for the strongest flow
Time needed1 to 1
EntrySmall or no fee
Nearest town/baseSomwarpet
DistrictKodagu
Place typewaterfall
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours including the walk down and back.
Mallalli Falls is a two-tier waterfall where the Kumaradhara river drops about 60 m in the Pushpagiri foothills near Somwarpet, in northern Kodagu. It is among the most powerful falls in Coorg after heavy rain.
A flight of steps and a short, sometimes steep, walk lead down to viewing points; the falls roar during and just after the monsoon and shrink to a modest stream by late winter.
Visiting
Mallalli Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeJuly to December for full flow
Entry: Small or no fee
Getting there: ~25 km from Somwarpet, ~60 km from Madikeri; steps down
Slippery steps; strongest after the monsoon — stay behind railings.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 25 km from Somwarpet and ~60 km from Madikeri; reached by car, then steps and a short walk down.
- The steps can be slippery — wear good footwear and keep behind railings.
Distance by road
- Mysuru120 km
- Bengaluru260 km
- Mangaluru135 km
- Kannur115 km
- Ooty210 km
Road km to Kodagu; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
July to December for the strongest flow; it weakens through winter.
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Visitor notes
- Small or no fee; the descent is slippery in the wet — take care and do not enter the water.
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Where Mallalli Falls is
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Mallalli Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Mallalli Falls?
July to December for the strongest flow; it weakens through winter.
What are the entry fee and timings at Mallalli Falls?
Entry: Small or no fee. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Mallalli Falls?
About 25 km from Somwarpet and ~60 km from Madikeri; reached by car, then steps and a short walk down. The steps can be slippery — wear good footwear and keep behind railings.
How much time do I need for Mallalli Falls?
1 to 1.5 hours including the walk down and back.
What else is near Mallalli Falls?
Nearby you can pair Pushpagiri (Kumara Parvatha) (4.7 km), Mandalpatti (15.2 km), Kotebetta (16.5 km), Honnamana Kere (18.3 km).
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