What to expect
Highlights
- The tiered fall and pool.
- The adjacent beach.
- The clifftop sunset point and Ganesha temple.
Apsarakonda Falls
A tiered waterfall dropping into a pool near Honnavar, paired with an adjacent beach and a clifftop sunset point and Ganesha temple. This waterfall guide is organized from Honnavar in Uttara Kannada district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Apsarakonda Falls.
Practical guide
Plan Apsarakonda Falls
Typewaterfall
Nearest baseHonnavar
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseHonnavar
DistrictUttara Kannada
Place typewaterfall
Time needed1 to 2 hours.
A tiered waterfall dropping into a pool near Honnavar, paired with an adjacent beach and a clifftop sunset point and Ganesha temple. This waterfall guide is organized from Honnavar in Uttara Kannada district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Apsarakonda Falls.
Apsarakonda Falls is a tiered waterfall near Honnavar that drops into a pool.
It is paired with an adjacent beach and a clifftop sunset point and Ganesha temple.
Visiting
Apsarakonda Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; sunset (fall fullest after the monsoon)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Apsarakonda Falls
Near Honnavar; by road, with short walks to the fall, beach and clifftop
A coastal cliff, waterfall and beach — take care near the edges and the wet rocks.
Getting there
How to visit
- Near Honnavar; by road, with short walks to the fall, the beach and the clifftop.
- A coastal cliff and waterfall — take care near the edges and the wet rocks.
Distance by road
- Panaji (Goa)100 km
- Hubballi165 km
- Udupi175 km
- Mangaluru270 km
- Bengaluru500 km
Road km to Uttara Kannada; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; late afternoon for the sunset point (the fall is fullest in and after the monsoon).
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Visitor notes
- Clifftop viewpoints above the sea — mind children and keep back from the edge.
Safety
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Apsarakonda Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Apsarakonda Falls?
October to February; late afternoon for the sunset point (the fall is fullest in and after the monsoon).
What are the entry fee and timings at Apsarakonda Falls?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Apsarakonda Falls?
Near Honnavar; by road, with short walks to the fall, the beach and the clifftop. A coastal cliff and waterfall — take care near the edges and the wet rocks.
How much time do I need for Apsarakonda Falls?
1 to 2 hours.
What else is near Apsarakonda Falls?
Nearby you can pair Basavaraja Durga Island (10.3 km), Murudeshwara Temple (15.9 km), Netrani Island (27.0 km), Mirjan Fort (28.9 km).
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Image credits
- Apsarakonda Falls:Tiruka.yatrika, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0