Must-see waterfall · Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka
Kallathigiri Falls
Kallathigiri Falls is a waterfall in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka — well liked with travellers.
Kallathigiri Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Kallathigiri Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.
How to reach Kallathigiri Falls — distance from nearby cities
- From Chikkamagaluru (KA): about 32 km by road (26 km straight line) · directions · more places near Chikkamagaluru
- From Shivamogga (KA): about 61 km by road (49 km straight line) · directions · more places near Shivamogga
- From Davangere (KA): about 129 km by road (103 km straight line) · directions · more places near Davangere
- From Udupi (KA): about 144 km by road (116 km straight line) · directions · more places near Udupi
- From Mangaluru (KA): about 154 km by road (123 km straight line) · directions · more places near Mangaluru
Address: GQXQ+CMR, Kallathipura, Karnataka 577129. Coordinates: 13.54861, 75.78915. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Kallathigiri Falls
- Sri Krishna Rajendra Botanical Garden, Kemmangundi · sanctuary · Chikkamagaluru · ~4 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Kemmannugundi Sunset Point · viewpoint · Chikkamagaluru · ~4 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Hebbe Waterfalls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~9 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Hazrat Dada Hayath Dargah · dargah · Chikkamagaluru · ~17 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Adishakthyathmaka Sri Deviramma temple, Sri kshetra Bindiga · temple · Chikkamagaluru · ~18 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Honnammana Halla Falls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~18 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Jhari Waterfall · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~19 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Ayyana Kere Viewpoint · lake · Chikkamagaluru · ~20 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mullayyana Giri Betta Peak · viewpoint · Chikkamagaluru · ~24 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mullayanagiri Peak · viewpoint · Chikkamagaluru · ~24 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Seetaalayyana Giri Peak · viewpoint · Chikkamagaluru · ~25 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Chikkamagaluru · ~25 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Ancient Hoysala Shri Amrutheshwara Swamy Temple · temple · Chikkamagaluru · ~28 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mahatma Gandhi Park · park · Chikkamagaluru · ~29 km · Must-see
- Bhadra Dam · lake · Chikkamagaluru · ~30 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shri Veeranarayana Swamy Temple · temple · Chikkamagaluru · ~46 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Yagachi Dam Belur · lake · Hassan · ~52 km · Must-see
- Halebidu Archaelogical Site · fort · Hassan · ~54 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Kallathigiri Falls
- Hebbe Waterfalls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~9 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Honnammana Halla Falls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~18 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Jhari Waterfall · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~19 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sirimane Falls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~85 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Koodlutheertha Falls · waterfall · Udupi · ~92 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mallalli Waterfalls · waterfall · Kodagu · ~121 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shanti Falls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~3 km · Well liked
- Manikya Dhara Falls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~18 km
- Ukkada Waterfalls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~23 km · Highly rated
- Bhadra Waterfalls · waterfall · Shivamogga · ~33 km · Well liked
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
Is Kallathigiri Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Kallathigiri Falls yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
What is the best time to visit Kallathigiri Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
How far is Kallathigiri Falls from Chikkamagaluru?
Kallathigiri Falls is about 32 km by road from Chikkamagaluru (26 km straight line), 61 km from Shivamogga and 129 km from Davangere. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Kallathigiri Falls?
Nearby: Sri Krishna Rajendra Botanical Garden, Kemmangundi (sanctuary, 4 km), Kemmannugundi Sunset Point (viewpoint, 4 km), Hebbe Waterfalls (waterfall, 9 km), Hazrat Dada Hayath Dargah (dargah, 17 km), Adishakthyathmaka Sri Deviramma temple, Sri kshetra Bindiga (temple, 18 km), Honnammana Halla Falls (waterfall, 18 km).
Is Kallathigiri Falls worth visiting?
Kallathigiri Falls is listed as a must-see waterfall in Karnataka on Spotwander and is well liked with travellers.