What to expect
Highlights
- The multi-tier limestone cascade.
- The forest setting.
- The pairing with Yana.
Vibhooti Falls
Vibhooti Falls is a multi-tier limestone waterfall in the forests of Ankola taluk near Yana.
Practical guide
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Typewaterfall
Nearest baseAnkola
DistrictUttara Kannada
Best timeThe monsoon and just after, when the…
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree
Places to visit2→It is often paired with a visit to the Yana rock spires.
Getting there
How to visit
- In Ankola taluk near Yana; by road to the trailhead, then a short forest walk.
- A forest waterfall — wear shoes, carry water and watch for leeches after rain.
Distance by road
- Panaji (Goa)100 km
- Hubballi165 km
- Udupi175 km
- Mangaluru270 km
- Bengaluru500 km
Road km to Uttara Kannada; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
The monsoon and just after, when the fall is in full flow.
Weather in Vibhooti FallsSeasonal guide
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Today at Vibhooti Falls
Sunrise6:24 am
Sunset6:09 pm
Golden hour best light5:09 pm–6:09 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:09 pm–6:34 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 64%
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
- Slippery limestone by the water — take care and mind children near the pools.
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backwaterAghanashini Estuary
21.9 km · ~36 min by cab
The Ramsar-listed mangrove estuary where the un-dammed Aghanashini river meets the sea — rich in bivalve fisheries, birdlife and boat backwaters.
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Vibhooti Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeThe monsoon and just after, for full flow
Entry: Free or nominal
Getting here
How to reach Vibhooti Falls
In Ankola taluk near Yana; by road to the trailhead, then a short forest walk
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 Vibhooti 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 Vibhooti Falls
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Nearby
What’s near Vibhooti Falls
trekYana
A pair of towering black karst rock spires — the Bhairaveshwara and Mohini shikharas — rising from dense Sahyadri forest, a pilgrimage and trekking spot with a Shiva shrine in a cave at the base.
1.9 km · 23 min walk · straight lineM
Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple
Place
templeManjuguni Venkataramana Temple
A forest Venkataramana (Vishnu) temple ~26 km from Sirsi — a regional pilgrimage sometimes called the “Tirupati of Uttara Kannada”.
12.9 km · ~22 min by cab · straight lineB
Benne Hole Falls
Place
waterfallBenne Hole Falls
A multi-tier forest waterfall ~25 km from Siddapur reached by a trek — its name means “butter pool”, for the milky look of its water.
13.1 km · ~22 min by cab · straight line
heritageMirjan Fort
A laterite-stone fort near Kumta on the Aghanashini estuary, with high bastions and stepped wells amid greenery, linked to the 16th-century pepper-trading queen Chennabhairadevi.
18.9 km · ~31 min by cab · straight linebackwaterAghanashini Estuary
The Ramsar-listed mangrove estuary where the un-dammed Aghanashini river meets the sea — rich in bivalve fisheries, birdlife and boat backwaters.
21.9 km · ~36 min by cab · straight line
beachParadise Beach
The most remote of the Gokarna beaches (also called Full Moon), reached by boat or a long cliff trek — an isolated stretch popular for camping where permitted.
24.7 km · ~41 min by cab · straight line
beachHalf Moon Beach
A small half-moon cove reached by a cliff trek or boat beyond Om Beach — quiet and secluded, with just a few shacks.
25.4 km · ~42 min by cab · straight line
beachOm Beach
A beach curved into the shape of the Om (ॐ) symbol south of Gokarna — the most popular of the town’s beaches, with shacks, water sports and a laid-back scene.
25.9 km · ~43 min by cab · straight line
templeMahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna
An ancient Shiva temple at Gokarna enshrining the Atmalinga, one of the most sacred lingas in South India (a "Dakshina Kashi") — a classic Dravidian temple by the sea and the centre of the Maha Shivaratri car festival.
26.0 km · ~43 min by cab · straight line
beachGokarna Beach
The long town beach in front of Gokarna, used by pilgrims for ritual bathing and by visitors for a relaxed shore walk; the starting point of the cliff trail to the quieter southern beaches.
26.4 km · ~44 min by cab · straight line
beachKudle Beach
A crescent of sand between Gokarna town and Om Beach, reached by a short cliff walk — a mellow backpacker favourite for sunsets and yoga.
26.5 km · ~44 min by cab · straight line
waterfallUnchalli Falls
Also called Lushington Falls — where the Aghanashini river plunges about 116 m into a forested gorge near Siddapura, viewed from a platform after a short forest walk.
29.8 km · ~50 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
Where Vibhooti Falls is
Good to know
Vibhooti Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Vibhooti Falls?
The monsoon and just after, when the fall is in full flow.
What are the entry fee and timings at Vibhooti Falls?
Entry: Free or nominal. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Vibhooti Falls?
In Ankola taluk near Yana; by road to the trailhead, then a short forest walk. A forest waterfall — wear shoes, carry water and watch for leeches after rain.
How much time do I need for Vibhooti Falls?
1 to 2 hours.
What else is near Vibhooti Falls?
Nearby you can pair Yana (1.9 km), Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple (12.9 km), Benne Hole Falls (13.1 km), Mirjan Fort (18.9 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: Rohan Dhule, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.