Kallathigiri Falls

Kallathigiri Falls also named as the Kalhatti Falls. It is an attractive place located at a distance of 53 kilometers from Chikmaglur. This waterfall is an ideal destination for peoples who love thrills. Among local tourists, the Kallathigiri Falls is very famous. This waterfall streams down from the Chandra Dona mountains, and the height of this waterfall is about 400 feet. Around Chikmaglur, this waterfall is considered as the first significant waterfall. Here you can see the famous Veerabhadra or Veerabhadreshwara temple, that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thousands of pilgrims gather at this temple throughout the year. You can reach this waterfall by road, by air, or by train. 

History of Kallathigiri Falls

According to local legends, the Kallathigiri Falls was a pilgrim centre of the Saint Agasthya. Agasthya Muni chanced upon this waterfall during his traveling and stayed here for a few months. Here, you can explore the Veerabhadra temple, that was constructed during the era of Vijayanagara. At the entrance of this waterfall, you can see the structure of three elephants. These structures of elephants show the influence of Vijayanagara architecture. For this religious influence, it is believed that the water of this waterfall is very sacred. Here also you can see an annual fair, that is organized for three days and in tribute to Lord Veerabhadra. One cannot miss visiting Kallathigiri Falls, an essential destination among the places to discover in Chikamagalur, at least once in their lifetime.
 
Timing of the Kallathigiri Falls

You can visit Kallathigiri Falls from 7 am, and it closes at 6 pm. You can visit this place on every day of a week. But the entry and closing time varies with the time of sunrise and sunset. 

Best to visit the Kallathigiri Falls

Tourists visit this waterfall throughout the year. But you will get a refreshing experience at this waterfall during summer as this time the temperature gets high, and the pleasant climate around this waterfall makes you feel refreshed. Try to avoid the months between November to March, as this time the weather gets extremely cold. However, the best time to visit Kallathigiri Falls is monsoon when the water flows fast, and you can get an excellent shower beneath this waterfall. It is one of the famous waterfalls near Bangalore you can include in your Chikamagalur tour package