What to expect
Highlights
- The Kali-river cascade.
- The remote forest setting.
- The wild elephant country.
Lalguli Falls
Lalguli Falls is a remote forest waterfall on the Kali river about 13 km from Yellapur.
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Lalguli Falls
Place
Practical guide
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Typewaterfall
Nearest baseYellapur
DistrictUttara Kannada
Best timeThe monsoon and just after, when the…
Time neededHalf a day
EntryFree
Places to visit2→It lies in elephant country and is reached past a forest check-post.
Getting there
How to visit
- About 13 km from Yellapur, past a forest check-post; by road, and check access with the forest office.
- A remote fall in elephant country — go in daylight, keep to the track and do not go alone.
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 Lalguli FallsSeasonal guide
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Today at Lalguli Falls
Sunrise6:23 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 · 58%
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
- Wild elephant habitat with a forest check-post — respect closures and forest rules.
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Lalguli Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeThe monsoon and just after, for full flow
Entry: Free; forest entry may apply
Getting here
How to reach Lalguli Falls
About 13 km from Yellapur, past a forest check-post; by road, and check access with the forest office
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 Lalguli 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 Lalguli Falls
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Where Lalguli Falls is
Good to know
Lalguli Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Lalguli Falls?
The monsoon and just after, when the fall is in full flow.
What are the entry fee and timings at Lalguli Falls?
Entry: Free; forest entry may apply. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Lalguli Falls?
About 13 km from Yellapur, past a forest check-post; by road, and check access with the forest office. A remote fall in elephant country — go in daylight, keep to the track and do not go alone.
How much time do I need for Lalguli Falls?
Half a day.
What else is near Lalguli Falls?
Nearby you can pair Syntheri Rocks (19.0 km), Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary (19.7 km), Sathodi Falls (20.2 km), Ulavi Channabasaveshwara Temple (22.7 km).
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