What to expect
Highlights
- The ~116 m single-drop plunge of the Aghanashini.
- The forest walk to the viewpoint.
- Mist and rainbows in the post-monsoon flow.
Unchalli Falls
Unchalli Falls, also known as Lushington Falls after the British officer who recorded it, is where the Aghanashini river plunges about 116 m in a single drop into a deep forested gorge near Siddapura.
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Plan Unchalli Falls
Typewaterfall
Nearest baseSirsi
Best timeAugust to January for full flow
Time needed1
EntrySmall entry/parking fee
Nearest town/baseSirsi
DistrictUttara Kannada
Place typewaterfall
Time needed1.5 to 2 hours including the walk.
Unchalli Falls, also known as Lushington Falls after the British officer who recorded it, is where the Aghanashini river plunges about 116 m in a single drop into a deep forested gorge near Siddapura.
Reached by a short walk through the forest to a viewing platform, it is at its thundering, misty best in and just after the monsoon.
Visiting
Unchalli Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeAugust to January for full flow
Entry: Small entry/parking fee
Getting there: ~35 km from Sirsi near Siddapura; drive + forest walk and steps
A steep gorge viewpoint — keep behind railings, do not climb down.
Getting there
How to visit
- ~35 km from Sirsi near Siddapura; drive to the trailhead, then a forest walk and steps to the platform.
- The path is slippery and the viewpoint has drops — stay behind railings, wear good shoes, and go in daylight.
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 full flow; the falls shrink in the dry months.
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Visitor notes
- A steep forest viewpoint over a gorge — keep behind railings and do not attempt to climb down.
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Unchalli Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Unchalli Falls?
August to January for full flow; the falls shrink in the dry months.
What are the entry fee and timings at Unchalli Falls?
Entry: Small entry/parking fee. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Unchalli Falls?
~35 km from Sirsi near Siddapura; drive to the trailhead, then a forest walk and steps to the platform. The path is slippery and the viewpoint has drops — stay behind railings, wear good shoes, and go in daylight.
How much time do I need for Unchalli Falls?
1.5 to 2 hours including the walk.
What else is near Unchalli Falls?
Nearby you can pair Idagunji Temple (8.4 km), Sirsi Marikamba Temple (24.5 km), Yana (28.0 km), Mirjan Fort (36.7 km).
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