What to expect
Highlights
- The wide, fan-shaped monsoon cascade.
- The viewpoint and the steps towards the base.
- Coracle rides at the base when the flow allows.
Bharachukki Falls
Bharachukki is the eastern of the two great cascades of the Shivanasamudra falls, where the Kaveri fans out over a broad rock face on the Kollegal (Chamarajanagar) side of the river.
Practical guide
Plan Bharachukki Falls
Typewaterfall
Nearest baseKollegal
Best timeAugust to January for the fullest flow
Time needed1 to 1
EntrySmall entry/parking
Nearest town/baseKollegal
DistrictChamarajanagar
Place typewaterfall
Time needed1 to 1.5 hours.
Bharachukki is the eastern of the two great cascades of the Shivanasamudra falls, where the Kaveri fans out over a broad rock face on the Kollegal (Chamarajanagar) side of the river.
It is fullest and most thunderous in and just after the monsoon, when coracle rides sometimes run at the base; its twin, Gaganachukki, faces it across the river in Mandya district.
Visiting
Bharachukki Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeAugust to January for the fullest flow
Entry: Small entry/parking
Getting here
How to reach Bharachukki Falls
Kollegal side, ~80 km from Chamarajanagar, ~135 km from Bengaluru; by road
Rocks and steps are very slippery and the current is dangerous — stay behind railings and take coracles only with licensed operators.
Getting there
How to visit
- On the Kollegal side, about 80 km from Chamarajanagar town and ~135 km from Bengaluru; reached by road.
- Best August to January for full flow; use the railed viewpoints and do not enter the water near the falls.
Distance by road
- Mysuru60 km
- Bengaluru180 km
- Ooty130 km
- Mandya90 km
- Kozhikode200 km
Road km to Chamarajanagar; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
August to January for the fullest flow; the monsoon is dramatic but the rocks are slippery.
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Visitor notes
- The rocks and steps are very slippery and the current is dangerous — stay behind railings and only take coracles with licensed operators.
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Bharachukki Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bharachukki Falls?
August to January for the fullest flow; the monsoon is dramatic but the rocks are slippery.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bharachukki Falls?
Entry: Small entry/parking. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Bharachukki Falls?
On the Kollegal side, about 80 km from Chamarajanagar town and ~135 km from Bengaluru; reached by road. Best August to January for full flow; use the railed viewpoints and do not enter the water near the falls.
How much time do I need for Bharachukki Falls?
1 to 1.5 hours.
What else is near Bharachukki Falls?
Nearby you can pair Male Mahadeshwara Hills (20.0 km), Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple, BR Hills (33.2 km), Chamarajeshwara Temple (48.3 km).
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- Bharachukki Falls:SunilVanjre, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0