What to expect
Highlights
- The tiered fall and pool.
- The adjacent beach.
- The clifftop sunset point and Ganesha temple.
Apsarakonda Falls
Apsarakonda Falls is a tiered waterfall near Honnavar that drops into a pool.
Practical guide
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Typewaterfall
Nearest baseHonnavar
DistrictUttara Kannada
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree
Places to visit2→It is paired with an adjacent beach and a clifftop sunset point and Ganesha temple.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Honnavar; by road, with short walks to the fall, the beach and the clifftop.
- A coastal cliff and waterfall — take care near the edges and the wet rocks.
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
October to February; late afternoon for the sunset point (the fall is fullest in and after the monsoon).
Weather in Apsarakonda FallsSeasonal guide
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Today at Apsarakonda Falls
Sunrise6:24 am
Sunset6:10 pm
Golden hour best light5:10 pm–6:10 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:10 pm–6:35 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌔 Waxing gibbous · 63%
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
- Clifftop viewpoints above the sea — mind children and keep back from the edge.
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Apsarakonda Falls in pictures
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One more place around Honnavar worth a day of its own.
islandBasavaraja Durga Island
10.3 km · ~17 min by cab
A 17th-century sea-fort island off the Honnavar coast built by the Keladi Nayakas / Vijayanagara — ruined ramparts and a lighthouse, reached by boat.
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Apsarakonda Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; sunset (fall fullest after the monsoon)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Apsarakonda Falls
Near Honnavar; by road, with short walks to the fall, beach and clifftop
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 Apsarakonda 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 Apsarakonda Falls
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What’s near Apsarakonda Falls
islandBasavaraja Durga Island
A 17th-century sea-fort island off the Honnavar coast built by the Keladi Nayakas / Vijayanagara — ruined ramparts and a lighthouse, reached by boat.
10.3 km · ~17 min by cab · straight line
templeMurudeshwara Temple
A temple on a headland at Murudeshwara crowned by one of the world’s tallest statues of Shiva (~37 m) and a towering 20-storey gopura, washed on three sides by the Arabian Sea.
15.9 km · ~26 min by cab · straight line
islandNetrani Island
A heart-shaped coral island (Pigeon Island) ~10 nautical miles off Murudeshwar — the only scuba-diving site on the Karnataka coast, with 20–30 m visibility and occasional whale-shark sightings.
27.0 km · ~45 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.
28.9 km · ~48 min by cab · straight line
templeIdagunji Temple
A much-visited Ganapathi (Vinayaka) temple at Idagunji near Honnavar — one of the most important Ganesha shrines on the Kanara coast.
30.4 km · ~51 min by cab · straight line
backwaterAghanashini Estuary
The Ramsar-listed mangrove estuary where the un-dammed Aghanashini river meets the sea — rich in bivalve fisheries, birdlife and boat backwaters.
33.4 km · ~56 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.
34.0 km · ~57 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.
34.2 km · ~57 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.
34.6 km · ~58 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.
35.9 km · ~60 min by cab · straight lineB
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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.
36.0 km · ~60 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.
37.4 km · ~62 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
Where Apsarakonda Falls is
Good to know
Apsarakonda Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Apsarakonda Falls?
October to February; late afternoon for the sunset point (the fall is fullest in and after the monsoon).
What are the entry fee and timings at Apsarakonda Falls?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Apsarakonda Falls?
Near Honnavar; by road, with short walks to the fall, the beach and the clifftop. A coastal cliff and waterfall — take care near the edges and the wet rocks.
How much time do I need for Apsarakonda Falls?
1 to 2 hours.
What else is near Apsarakonda Falls?
Nearby you can pair Basavaraja Durga Island (10.3 km), Murudeshwara Temple (15.9 km), Netrani Island (27.0 km), Mirjan Fort (28.9 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: Tiruka.yatrika, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kartik Ramanathan (CC BY-SA 4.0), Akasmita (CC BY-SA 4.0), Isroman.san (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.