What to expect
Highlights
- The broad rock-face cascade set in coffee country.
- A short, easy walk from the road.
- A natural pairing with Nalknad Palace and Tadiandamol nearby.
Chelavara Falls
Chelavara Falls is a waterfall on a tributary of the Kaveri near Cheyyandane, close to Kakkabe in south Kodagu, where the stream slides and tumbles over a broad, sloping rock face into a pool.
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Place
Practical guide
Plan Chelavara Falls
Typewaterfall
Nearest baseKakkabe
Best timeJuly to December for full flow
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntrySmall or no fee
Nearest town/baseKakkabe
DistrictKodagu
Place typewaterfall
Time needed30 to 45 minutes.
Chelavara Falls is a waterfall on a tributary of the Kaveri near Cheyyandane, close to Kakkabe in south Kodagu, where the stream slides and tumbles over a broad, sloping rock face into a pool.
It is a short walk from the road and a quick stop on the Kakkabe circuit, though descending to the base is slippery and often restricted; the falls are strongest during and just after the monsoon.
Visiting
Chelavara Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeJuly to December for full flow
Entry: Small or no fee
Getting here
How to reach Chelavara Falls
Near Cheyyandane / Kakkabe, ~16 km from Virajpet
Base access is slippery and often restricted — view from above.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Cheyyandane close to Kakkabe, about 16 km from Virajpet; reached by car, then a short walk.
- The rocks near the base are dangerous and access may be restricted — view from the safe upper area.
Distance by road
- Mysuru120 km
- Bengaluru260 km
- Mangaluru135 km
- Kannur115 km
- Ooty210 km
Road km to Kodagu; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
July to December for full flow; it thins through late winter.
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Visitor notes
- Small or no fee; the wet rocks are very slippery — do not attempt to climb near the water.
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Chelavara Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Chelavara Falls?
July to December for full flow; it thins through late winter.
What are the entry fee and timings at Chelavara Falls?
Entry: Small or no fee. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Chelavara Falls?
Near Cheyyandane close to Kakkabe, about 16 km from Virajpet; reached by car, then a short walk. The rocks near the base are dangerous and access may be restricted — view from the safe upper area.
How much time do I need for Chelavara Falls?
30 to 45 minutes.
What else is near Chelavara Falls?
Nearby you can pair Nalknad Palace (5.1 km), Tadiandamol (7.2 km), Padi Igguthappa Temple (10.6 km), Omkareshwara Temple (24.8 km).
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