What to expect
Highlights
- The wide curtain of water into a forest pool.
- The Kodasalli-reservoir backwater setting.
- A short, easy forest walk to the base.
Sathodi Falls
Sathodi Falls is a broad waterfall where a tributary of the Kali river drops around 15 m into a pool amid thick forest near Yellapur, backed by the waters of the Kodasalli reservoir.
Practical guide
Plan Sathodi Falls
Typewaterfall
Nearest baseSirsi
Best timeAugust to January for good flow
Time needed1 to 1
EntrySmall or no fee
Nearest town/baseSirsi
DistrictUttara Kannada
Place typewaterfall
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
Sathodi Falls is a broad waterfall where a tributary of the Kali river drops around 15 m into a pool amid thick forest near Yellapur, backed by the waters of the Kodasalli reservoir.
A short walk leads to the base, where the pool is sometimes shallow enough for a careful dip; it is fullest after the monsoon.
Visiting
Sathodi Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeAugust to January for good flow
Entry: Small or no fee
Getting there: ~30 km from Yellapur, ~60 km from Sirsi; road + short walk
Slippery rocks by a plunge pool — swim only where safe, mind the flow after rain.
Getting there
How to visit
- ~30 km from Yellapur and ~60 km from Sirsi; reach it by road, then a short walk.
- Rocks are slippery — take care near the water; facilities are limited, so carry water.
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
August to January for good flow; combine with the Yellapur falls circuit.
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Visitor notes
- Slippery rocks by a plunge pool — swim only where safe and mind the flow after rain.
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Where Sathodi Falls is
Good to know
Sathodi Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sathodi Falls?
August to January for good flow; combine with the Yellapur falls circuit.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sathodi Falls?
Entry: Small or no fee. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Sathodi Falls?
~30 km from Yellapur and ~60 km from Sirsi; reach it by road, then a short walk. Rocks are slippery — take care near the water; facilities are limited, so carry water.
How much time do I need for Sathodi Falls?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Sathodi Falls?
Nearby you can pair Magod Falls (20.9 km), Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary (34.1 km), Yana (39.9 km), Sirsi Marikamba Temple (46.3 km).
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