What to expect
Highlights
- The 52 m falls and the Rameshwara temple at the base.
- The Ramayana legend and Shivaratri pilgrimage.
- The Brahmagiri trailhead beside the falls.
Iruppu Falls
Iruppu (Irpu) Falls is a 52 m waterfall on the Lakshmana Tirtha stream in south Kodagu near Srimangala, at the foot of the Brahmagiri hills. It is both a scenic cascade and a sacred site, tied by legend to the Ramayana.
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Typewaterfall
Nearest baseSrimangala
DistrictKodagu
Best timeJuly to December for the strongest flow
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours
EntryEntry ticket applies
Places to visit4→A Rameshwara Shiva temple stands at the base and draws pilgrims, especially on Shivaratri, and the falls mark the starting point of the Brahmagiri trek. They are fullest during and just after the monsoon.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 45 km from Virajpet near Srimangala/Kurchi; reached by car, then a short paved walk from the car park.
- A forest/entry ticket applies; the last steps to the falls can be slippery.
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; Shivaratri (Feb/Mar) is the big temple day.
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Today at Iruppu Falls
Sunrise6:16 am
Sunset6:37 pm
Golden hour best light5:37 pm–6:37 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:37 pm–7:02 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 77%
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
- Entry fee applies; a pilgrimage site — dress modestly at the temple and take care on wet rocks.
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Iruppu Falls in pictures
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Top experiences around Srimangala
3 more places around Srimangala, each worth a day of its own.
wildlifeNagarhole National Park
27.6 km · 50 min drive
The Kodagu side of Nagarhole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park, a tiger reserve of teak and rosewood forest entered from the Kutta and Nanachi gates in south Kodagu; jeep safaris offer elephants, gaur, deer and wild dogs and, with luck, tiger or leopard (the park is shared with Mysuru’s Kabini side).
trekBrahmagiri Peak
38.1 km · 458 min walk
A shola-grassland peak and wildlife sanctuary on the Kodagu–Wayanad border, trekked from Iruppu Falls in south Kodagu; the ridge marks the state line, with rich birdlife and views over both Karnataka and Kerala (forest permits required).
wildlifeSAI Sanctuary
11.0 km · ~18 min by cab
A private rainforest reserve of about 120 hectares near Brahmagiri in south Kodagu, created to protect Western Ghats forest and wildlife; it offers guided nature walks and eco-stays amid elephants, birds and rich flora.
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Iruppu Falls — at a glance
Timings~8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Best timeJuly to December; Shivaratri (Feb/Mar)
Entry: Entry ticket applies
Getting here
How to reach Iruppu Falls
~45 km from Virajpet near Srimangala/Kurchi
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Iruppu 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 Iruppu 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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Iruppu Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Iruppu Falls?
July to December for the strongest flow; Shivaratri (Feb/Mar) is the big temple day.
What are the entry fee and timings at Iruppu Falls?
Entry: Entry ticket applies. Timings: ~8:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
How do I reach Iruppu Falls?
About 45 km from Virajpet near Srimangala/Kurchi; reached by car, then a short paved walk from the car park. A forest/entry ticket applies; the last steps to the falls can be slippery.
How much time do I need for Iruppu Falls?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Iruppu Falls?
Nearby you can pair SAI Sanctuary (11.0 km), Nagarhole National Park (27.6 km), Brahmagiri Peak (38.1 km), Tadiandamol (49.4 km).
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Iruppu Falls guides, stories & itineraries
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Photographs: Shanmugamp7, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0), Samson Joseph (CC BY-SA 4.0), Raghavan G (CC BY-SA 4.0), Chaitanyagymnast2009 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
Image credits
- Iruppu Falls:Shanmugamp7, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0