Abbey Falls

Abbey (Abbi) Falls lies about 8 km from Madikeri amid private coffee and spice estates, where a stream drops in a broad cascade into a rocky pool. A hanging footbridge across the gorge gives the classic head-on view.

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Practical guide

Plan Abbey Falls

Typewaterfall

Nearest baseMadikeri

Best timeJuly to December for the strongest flow, tapering through winter

Time needed45 minutes to an hour including travel from town

EntrySmall fee (~Rs 20)

Nearest town/baseMadikeri

DistrictKodagu

Place typewaterfall

Time needed45 minutes to an hour including travel from town.

The falls are fullest and loudest during and just after the June–September monsoon; by late winter the flow thins. A short path lined with coffee bushes and pepper vines leads from the car park.

Visiting

Abbey Falls — at a glance

Timings9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Best timeJuly to December for full flow

Entry: Small fee (~Rs 20)

Getting here

How to reach Abbey Falls

~8 km from Madikeri by narrow estate road

Strongest July–December; rocks are slippery, stay behind railings.

What to expect

Highlights

The cascade seen from the hanging footbridge.
The surrounding coffee, cardamom and pepper estates.
A short, easy estate walk to the viewpoint.

Getting there

How to visit

About 8 km from Madikeri by taxi or auto; the last stretch is a narrow estate road.
From the car park it is a short walk down steps to the bridge.

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 the strongest flow, tapering through winter.

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Visitor notes

A small entry fee applies; swimming is not allowed and rocks are slippery — stay behind the railings.

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