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Apsarakonda Waterfalls

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Adventure / Trekking | Waterfall
4 / 5
  • Timings : 24 Hours
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 20 kilometers from Murudeshwar
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

Breaking through the monotony of your routine life and exploring the beauty of Apsara Konda falls is a must-visit view. It is positioned in a little village called Apsara Konda of Honnavar taluk at Uttar Kannada, Karnataka.  

Apsara Konda Falls has the enthralling beauty of its own pristine vicinity and mesmerizing loveliness of nature.  The zigzag water cascades drop down from the 10 meters height in a pond below.

The speciality of the pond appears like a lagoon while it faces the sea. Often the commoners state that it is like a lagoon which comes down directly from heaven. Thus, the named is given as Apsara Konda.  

The unique fact about the Falls is that the water gushes out of the peeple tree and descends down to the pond below. It is safe for swimming and playing too. 

As per the history, it is believed that the Pandavas’s spend their time in a cave here during their exile. Thus, the Apsara Konda hill has small and big caves which are also known as Pandava Caves.

From the place of Honavar, there is a swift and straight bus facility to the place, one of the peaks places to visit in Murudeshwar. The frequency is much less. It is a good idea to hire a car to go to the Apsara Konda Falls. It is best to visit around the month of October to February. 
 
Apsara Konda Falls which river 

The river Varahi located near to the Mastikatte in the district of Shimoga.

Apsara Konda Temple

There are numerous temples near to the Apsara Konda Falls, namely, Umamba Maha Ganapathi, Ramachandrapura Matt in the district Hosanagar and Ugra Narasimha Temple is a grand attraction here.

Apsara Konda Park

Near to the waterfall, there is a beautiful park in the hillock and boating area. It is merely set off in the pond. The park is set off by the Karnataka Tourism Department. It is witnessed by various tourists from time to time. 

Murudeshwara Tour Packges includes the Apsara Konda Falls in the list. Explore the other nearby attractions here which include, Kasarkod beach, Idagunji Maha Ganapathi Temple and Basavaraja Durga.

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