Notable waterfall · Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Arbi falls
Arbi falls is a waterfall in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka — well liked with travellers.
Arbi falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Arbi falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Arbi falls — distance from nearby cities
- From Mangaluru (KA): about 6 km by road (5 km straight line) · directions · more places near Mangaluru
- From Udupi (KA): about 60 km by road (48 km straight line) · directions · more places near Udupi
- From Chikkamagaluru (KA): about 130 km by road (104 km straight line) · directions · more places near Chikkamagaluru
- From Madikeri (KA): about 135 km by road (108 km straight line) · directions · more places near Madikeri
- From Kannur (KL): about 161 km by road (129 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kannur
Address: WVMV+QX2, Pilikula Nisargadhama Rd, Vamanjoor, Mangaluru, Moodushedde, Karnataka 575028. Coordinates: 12.93439, 74.89489. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Arbi falls
- Shri Rajarajeshwari Temple · temple · Dakshina Kannada · ~8 km · Must-see
- Tannirbhavi Beach · beach · Dakshina Kannada · ~13 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Mahathobara Shree Mangaladevi Temple · temple · Dakshina Kannada · ~14 km · Must-see
- Shree Durgaparameshwari Temple · temple · Dakshina Kannada · ~16 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Shri Somanatha Swamy Temple · temple · Dakshina Kannada · ~20 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Hosanadu Kodyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple · temple · Dakshina Kannada · ~23 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Hanuman Temple · temple · Dakshina Kannada · ~24 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Savira Khambada Basadi · attraction · Dakshina Kannada · ~24 km · Must-see
- Ancient Shri Saavira Kambada Chandranatha Swamy Basadi · Jain temple · Dakshina Kannada · ~24 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Srimath Anantheshwara Temple · temple · Kasaragod · ~31 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Karinjeshwara Temple · temple · Dakshina Kannada · ~32 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Aila Durga Parameswari Temple · temple · Kasaragod · ~39 km · Must-see
- St Lawrence Church · church · Udupi · ~39 km · Must-see
- Karkala Shri Gomateshwara Statue · temple · Udupi · ~40 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shri Chaturmukha Jaina Basadi · Jain temple · Udupi · ~41 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kaup Beach · beach · Udupi · ~45 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Puttur Shree Mahalingeshwara Temple · temple · Dakshina Kannada · ~48 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shree Ananthapadmanabha Swamy Temple · temple · Kasaragod · ~50 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Arbi falls
- Koodlutheertha Falls · waterfall · Udupi · ~73 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sirimane Falls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~74 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mallalli Waterfalls · waterfall · Kodagu · ~118 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Abbi Waterfall · waterfall · Kodagu · ~130 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Jhari Waterfall · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~133 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Honnammana Halla Falls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~134 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Hebbe Waterfalls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~141 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kallathigiri Falls · waterfall · Chikkamagaluru · ~148 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Adyar Falls · waterfall · Dakshina Kannada · ~10 km · Well liked
- Gundiadka (Nagundi) Falls · waterfall · Dakshina Kannada · ~22 km · Highly rated
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Arbi falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Arbi falls from Mangaluru?
Arbi falls is about 6 km by road from Mangaluru (5 km straight line), 60 km from Udupi and 130 km from Chikkamagaluru. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Arbi falls?
Nearby: Shri Rajarajeshwari Temple (temple, 8 km), Tannirbhavi Beach (beach, 13 km), Mahathobara Shree Mangaladevi Temple (temple, 14 km), Shree Durgaparameshwari Temple (temple, 16 km), Shri Somanatha Swamy Temple (temple, 20 km), Hosanadu Kodyadka Annapoorneshwari Temple (temple, 23 km).
Is Arbi falls worth visiting?
Arbi falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Karnataka on Spotwander and is well liked with travellers.