Kalhatty Falls

Kalhatty Falls Ooty

Kalhatty Falls Ooty, a Wildlife Hub - Mesmerizing Ooty sightseeing places

Wildlife in its natural set up attracts us all. There are many waterfalls in India, each one is unique in itself. Kalhatty waterfall is one such lovely waterfall that offers visitors a splendid sight of the river stream that cascades down from an elevation of about 40 meters. This place is full of adventures.  

An adventure lover wouldn’t want to get away from this striking location. Along with the opportunity of enjoying the different species of flora and fauna, you can go on a trek to explore the untouched areas of the forest surrounding the Kalhatti Falls. Out of the numerous places to visit in Ooty, we can assure, this place won’t let your adventurous spirit down a tad bit. It is one of the prime Ooty tourist place and also a must include in every Ooty Tour Package.

Even for the Hindu spiritual folks, this place is very well- known. Many locals and tourists visit Kalhatty Falls to get blessings from ‘Agasthya’, a Hindu saint who prayed and lived here many many years ago. The water here is so clean that you can even drink it. Rich in wildlife, you can get a glimpse of some majestic forest animals like Bisons, Spotted Deers, Wild Buffaloes, Panthers, Sambars and many kinds of birds found in mountains.

This waterfall can be found on the slopes of the Kalhatti Mountain. You can reach the tea estate through a private tea estate as well. It takes only 15 minutes to reach to the lower end of this waterfall but you need to be careful because the path that leads to the bottom is slippery and narrow. Also, too much of an exploration with proper guides is not advised as this place is full of ferocious wild animals after it starts to get dark, no one should go into the forest, as the chance of getting attacked by the animals increases. Such Ooty tours bring out the venturous side of a person, so you should definitely visit such a place. 

Kalhatti Falls Ooty timings

The timings for Kalhatti falls are 8 AM to 6 PM every day.