Chelavara Falls

Chelavara Falls is one of the most enchanting falls in Coorg, Karnataka. These vigorous falls gush down from a height of 150 feet on a rock shaped like a tortoise.

Therefore, this fall is also known as Embepare in local language which means "tortoise rock" in daily language. This huge volume of natural beauty originates from a small stream, a tributary of Kaveri near Cheyyandane village in Karnataka.

The enchanting falls tumbling down the lush greenery are enough to take your breath away. Standing on the nearby rocks, feeling the refreshing breeze across the face with water splashing on you, is a mesmerizing feeling.

 Curvy small roads lead up to this enthralling Chelavara Falls where nothing bigger than a minibus can go up to.

Best time to visit Chelavara Falls

The monsoon is the best time to visit this falls. During the rainy season, the Chelavara falls are at their peak with the water rushing down from its source with renewed vigour. Although tourists are advised to tread carefully as the path to the falls tend to be slippery because of the rains.

How to Reach Chelavara Falls

Autos or buses can be hired at Cheyyandane bus stop in Virajpethh (23 km away). You can also hire a taxi from Madikeri which is 43 km away.

 Driving up in your own car is not very convenient as the road is very narrow and requires expert driving skills to traverse it. Also, the parking space fills up pretty fast because of the high tourist traffic.

The way up to the falls from the nearest motor-road is very narrow and visitors can avail minibuses for the trip. However, a 10-minute walk amongst nature up to the source of the fall is also highly recommendable for the more adventurous kind.

The walk to the pool is quite steep and is not recommended for children or the elderly.

Tips

1. Entering the water is very dangerous and has proven to be fatal for many over the past few years. It is over 100ft deep, and the tourists are advised not to get into the water.
2. Do remember to wear trekking shoes as it tends to get very slippery.
3. Best time to visit the falls is during the day before 9:00 AM when the weather is cool.
4. The falls are a 2-hour drive from Madikeri so leave early. One has to trek for 10 minutes after parking their vehicle and the trek might be difficult for elderly people.
5. Cameras are allowed.
6. The falls are open to tourists 24 hours. However, visitors are advised to complete their trip to these falls within dusk.

Cost: 

No entry fee

Timing:

8.00 AM - 5.00 PM