Thottikallu Falls In Bangalore


Bangalore has a lot of places within a 100km radius for people to escape their monotonous lives. One of them is Thottikallu. Famous for its waterfall, Thottikallu is a famous getaway choice among Bangaloreans.

If you wish to lose yourself amidst the beauty of nature, read on to know what all the place has to offer, the best season to visit it in, timings, how to get there and how to have make the most of your one day trip.

When to visit

Being a waterfall, the best time to visit is obviously during the monsoons or right after the season. Summer is a terrible option as most of the water has dried up. Since it is open to everyone, there are no particular timings and is open all day. However, one must try to reach before 10am to enjoy there till evening.

One day trip:


Thottikallu Falls is known to be a popular choice among people for a quick getaway. Mountain hiking and trekking are perfect for a quick break from the hustling lives they lead in the city. The peace and calm mixed with the beautiful surroundings make it one of the most preferred places for a one day trip.

Waterfalls

Waterfalls are a crowd favourite during the season of monsoon and for the time right after that. The scenic beauty mixed with the thrill of showering under the chilly water while basking in the glorious surroundings is something people love to do.

Another reason they are such popular destinations for escapades is that they offer adventure sports including mountain hiking, trekking and water-rappeling.

Route Information

The falls is around 35 kms from Mejestic.Get on the Bangalore – Kanakpura highway. Drive on the road till you reach `Art of Living`. After you cross the Art of living centre, you will reach Thottikallu cross which is around 3.5 kms from there in Kagallipura Village.

Take a left from there. Drive all along the way till you reach a rehabilitation centre for Psychiatric disorder by the name Adrutha. Opposite you will find a road. Take a left therein. After around 1 km take the first right.

Ask the locals in this area as you might miss this. The road is in bad condition, but work is going on. Follow the road which will lead you to the falls. The falls is around 6 kms from the Kagallipura.

Travel tips

1. TK falls is around 32 kms from Majesticits about One hour journey from Majestic.
2. it’s an beautiful water fall and needs to be visited just after monsoon and before December.
3. Avoid Sunday's as the local crowd will be more in the falls.
4. Public transport is not available to the falls so dont depend on public transports.




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