What to expect
Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari
Set in the hills above Sathuvachari on the eastern edge of Vellore city, this seasonal waterfall is named for its shape, where water appears to spill from a cup into a broad saucer-like rock basin. It is reached by a short trek through forested slopes and is a popular local monsoon and summer picnic spot with viewing platforms near the top.
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Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseSathuvachari
DistrictVellore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari is planned from Sathuvachari, one of the travel bases in Vellore district. Use Sathuvachari for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sathuvachari or nearby in Vellore, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, SathuvachariSeasonal guide
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Today at Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari
Sunrise6:02 am
Sunset6:25 pm
Golden hour best light5:25 pm–6:25 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:25 pm–6:50 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
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.
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Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours; strongest flow during and after the monsoon
Best timeMonsoon and post-monsoon, October to January
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari
On the eastern edge of Vellore city at Sathuvachari; nearest railway Vellore Cantonment (~5 km); nearest airport Chennai (MAA) ~135 km.
Getting around Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours; strongest flow during and after the monsoon.
How do I reach Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari?
Base yourself in Sathuvachari or nearby in Vellore, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari?
About an hour.
What else is near Cup and Saucer Waterfalls, Sathuvachari?
Nearby you can pair Christian Medical College Vellore (CMC) (3.2 km), Assumption Cathedral, Vellore (3.4 km), Periyar Park (3.6 km), Clock Tower, Vellore (3.6 km).
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