What to expect
Highlights
- The ~116 m single-drop plunge of the Aghanashini.
- The forest walk to the viewpoint.
- Mist and rainbows in the post-monsoon flow.
Unchalli Falls
Unchalli Falls, also known as Lushington Falls after the British officer who recorded it, is where the Aghanashini river plunges about 116 m in a single drop into a deep forested gorge near Siddapura.
Practical guide
Plan Unchalli Falls
Typewaterfall
Nearest baseSirsi
Best timeAugust to January for full flow
Time needed1
EntrySmall entry/parking fee
Nearest town/baseSirsi
DistrictUttara Kannada
Place typewaterfall
Time needed1.5 to 2 hours including the walk.
Unchalli Falls, also known as Lushington Falls after the British officer who recorded it, is where the Aghanashini river plunges about 116 m in a single drop into a deep forested gorge near Siddapura.
Reached by a short walk through the forest to a viewing platform, it is at its thundering, misty best in and just after the monsoon.
Visiting
Unchalli Falls — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeAugust to January for full flow
Entry: Small entry/parking fee
Getting here
How to reach Unchalli Falls
~35 km from Sirsi near Siddapura; drive + forest walk and steps
A steep gorge viewpoint — keep behind railings, do not climb down.
Getting there
How to visit
- ~35 km from Sirsi near Siddapura; drive to the trailhead, then a forest walk and steps to the platform.
- The path is slippery and the viewpoint has drops — stay behind railings, wear good shoes, and go in daylight.
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
August to January for full flow; the falls shrink in the dry months.
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Visitor notes
- A steep forest viewpoint over a gorge — keep behind railings and do not attempt to climb down.
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Unchalli Falls — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Unchalli Falls?
August to January for full flow; the falls shrink in the dry months.
What are the entry fee and timings at Unchalli Falls?
Entry: Small entry/parking fee. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Unchalli Falls?
~35 km from Sirsi near Siddapura; drive to the trailhead, then a forest walk and steps to the platform. The path is slippery and the viewpoint has drops — stay behind railings, wear good shoes, and go in daylight.
How much time do I need for Unchalli Falls?
1.5 to 2 hours including the walk.
What else is near Unchalli Falls?
Nearby you can pair Idagunji Temple (8.4 km), Benne Hole Falls (17.0 km), Manjuguni Venkataramana Temple (19.9 km), Sirsi Marikamba Temple (24.5 km).
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Image credits
- Unchalli Falls:Sukruth, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0