First of all, the location on GMap is slightly wrong and the approach road that GMap shows is totally wrong. We wandered for some half an hour, asked locals and somehow found the "real" route. Here it is 1. Take the mud road that Gmap shows (with signboard of Malnad Homestay at the start). 2. Do not stop at the place Gmap shows. Continue for about 0.8km (from the start of mud road). 3. You will see a signboard saying "No entry". Take right and go another 0.8km. You will reach ARRS. The whole 1.6km road is poor, muddy and bumpy. Last half km goes through dense forest. Most imp note: you won't see any animals/ fauna at ARRS. There are just photos of King cobra, leopard and other species. We did not meet anyone who could explain what they do. This is not to discredit their work. But just to clarify that as a tourist you won't find much useful or interesting. IMO, it's not worth the hassle to reach there. A lot of other reviews seem to be for "Agumbe" village or " Agumbe rainforest" in general and not for "Agumbe Rainforest Research Station" (ARRS, i.e. this particular place).

YallaGo “The Taste of Travel” Agumbe Tripp - 1 @ sirimane falls Sirimane Falls is located at a distance of 5 km from Kigga near Sringeri , a popular pilgrim center. Nearest Airport is Mangalore and nearest Railway stations are Udupi (96 KM) and Shimoga (114 KM). Kigga, a small village which houses the beautiful waterfalls. Kigga is about 16 km from Sringeri. Water from falls feeds coffee estates and paddy fields in the downstream. A moderate entry fee is collected to maintain the walkways and viewpoints. The money collected also supports a small hydraulic power plant which is built adjacent to falls which lights Kigga houses. The entire activity is controlled and maintained by local bodies.......

Visited ARRS along with a few kids from a Children's Camp organised by Hingaara.. The staff are kind and knowledgeable... :) Informative :)

We stayed with the staff of ARRS for 1 week during the mating season of the King Cobra in April. We saw an incredible amount of wildlife during our stay including; 5 King Cobra sightings, Draco Lizard, Vine Snake, Lion-Tailed Macaque and many more. The staff was passionate about their work and helped us find many of the species we encountered.

Agumbe rain forest is a nice place to visit from December to January 3rd week. after that summer starts and temperature increases. Near to agumbe some home stays are also available but they are costly. They will negotiate if you can convince. :) But its very good for one day trip from Manipal or Mangalore area.

Was at ARRS for a workshop on frogs for 3 days. The workshop itself was very informative & enjoyable. Stay & food were comfortable too. Visit ARRS to know more about snakes, frogs and other wildlife. If staying overnight, one has to inform them earlier.

An experience to be savoured. An experience that leaves you dumbfounded. An experience you want to go back to over and over again. I have been there several times. And each visit helps me discover something new, something extraordinary. Such is Agumbe’s charm. I have been to lot of places. Everything was a experience and learning. But whenever I have been to agumbe the here is whole different. I highly recommend you guys to visit this place during monsoon and winter. Especially if you are planning for a bike ride means it'll be a heaven on earth. While coming to agumbe please make sure you are not littering the place and not disturbing the wildlife habitats. Have a happy and safe journey. I wish you happy, safe and comfortable vacation.

Very hospitable staff. Mr.Ajay Giri is a master of snake rescue. We had assisted him for the rescue of 3 King cobras and two cobras.

This is a great place to be when you want to get away from the hustle of city life. They have great staff, food and amazing flora and fauna. Wildlife lovers should definitely find time to stay here for a few days. P.S. It is "Agumbe" not "Aagumbe".

Beautiful falls, you can play in water safely if you visit April - may time. Ticket is 100 per person and you can stay there only till 4pm evening. You have to walk around 20 to 30 minutes to reach the falls.

This place is magical. 100/100 You have to walk through forest for 1.5km to reach this point. But every steps is worth. You can also enter into water and enjoy. I went with my friend to just enjoy the trekking and to see the water fall. But once you reach there you can’t help but you will also jump into the water even if you don’t have spare dress. Things to note: 1. The way near the falls is slippery you should be very careful. It is difficult to walk with bare foot on the rocks. 2. Only one shop is there at the starting point. Better you carry snacks and drinking water. You will definitely get tired. 3. Those who rely on the Google maps to reach there should download the offline map. There is no network there.

Amazing place. Need to trek 1.5-2km from the forest checkpost. Entry fees are 100rs for adults. Steep climb is there during the trek. River crossing is also there. It will be closed during monsoon.

A wonderful place to visit any time (summer and rainy and winter) i had visited the falls in the month of March even though it was summer phase the falls was very cold and water, I spent around 4 hours there, even after that long time we couldn't able to leave the place. Request to visit the place between 9am to 3pm by 4:00 PM falls entry will be closed and local authorities will not allow to enter after 3:30PM because we need walk around 1km by walk. The way brings you the great trucking experience.

I didn't have slightest of expectation that a waterfall would be having this much flow during hot summer of March. But an amazing experience. Through the lush green thick forest we reached the waterfall. The entry fee was 100/- per person. They have changing and washroom facilities as well near the ticket counter. Be careful the rocks are very slippery and sharp.

Mesmerising view..Its just a scenic beauty to look at. Trek is easy, hardly takes 15min to reach the falls. For convenience purposes they have constructed steps along the path.Entry fee is 100rs per person. Dont litter the place - they have dustbins maintained. You can play in the water and avoid going into the centre as its deep. Overall a good time to spend with friends and family..🤗

Must visit place. After walking in the forest for half an hour we come to see this heavenly beautiful water falls. This is located in between reserved forest. Very beautiful. Elderly people may find difficult to get here who has difficulty in walking. Bring your own water bottles and food.

This place is just mesmerizing. The kind of peace and positive energy we get here is priceless. The Trek part is a bit tough which is quite evident but it's just 1KM which hardly takes around 30-40 min to reach the falls. One have to be cautious because the area near the falls is slippery. Worth the visit. Enjoy your Trek.. 👍

One of the best water falls I have been too. The water is clean, cold and best of all ambience of this place You have to walk a bit from parking to get to the falls. The place closes around 5 PM given it’s in the middle of a forest. Plan morning visits to enjoy longer stay

An exotic and must visit waterfall in Agumbe. Place is well maintained and is good with cleanliness. Water is all chilled, fresh and clean. 100rs is the entry charge per head along with parking fee of 15rs. Make sure not to pollute the place, keep it clean and don't throw any plastic around.

Koodlutheertha Falls, with its cascading waters, presents a mesmerizing spectacle. The pristine white waters gracefully cascade down rugged rocks, creating a symphony of sounds and a visual feast for the eyes. The natural surroundings, abundant with greenery, further enhance the waterfall's charm, painting a picture of serenity and tranquility.

"A waterfall happily and cheerfully flows in the nature; there is happiness only if there is freedom" Safest place I've ever seen!!! Went in a month of January 2023 Highlights: 1. 2 to 3 km trekking, one can enjoy with family 2. Visual treat 3. Coooooool water 4. Breeze comes from falling water is very beautiful 5. Safest place for swimming Note: 1. Don't carry plastic things 2. Carry fruits with biodegradable packages 3. Carry Water 4. Foods are available at the start point but little costlier Caution: Don't go nearer to water falling place, there is a steep. Enjoy Safely and Carry Memories

Must visit place in agumbe Nearby places to this place are Agumbe sunset 🌇 point Varanga jain temple Kundadri hills From 169 highway to reach this. Falls we need to travel 15 km in kaccha road It would take 30 mins . From the ticket counter we need to trek for 2 and half km we have to climb up so it would take 25 min more to reach the falls The place is really awesome and we wouldn't get the falls this near. This place timmings 9am-3pm They wouldn't allow even if the time is 3:05 pm So plan properly For the people inside the gate the exit time is 4pm The falls will be closed from may or June till October or November basically in rainy season because to reach this falls we need to cross a river which would be overflowing in rainy season 🌧️☔

Very beautiful waterfall and good trek of 1.5 km from Parking. Pls be careful when taking elderly, the route is bit slippery and they can’t reach the waterfall. However, they can enjoy streams below the waterfall.Its a wonderful place I have ever seen...great place for trekking lover. Visit once...

Entry ticket costs 100 A short trek that takes about 30 mins . Had an amazing time at the falls. The water was really good . Spend a lot of time in the water . It was truly a therapeutic experience. Have extra clothes There is car parking available and you have to buy tickets to enter the water falls. Trekking level- easy

Beautiful place amidst the Western ghats. Right below the foothills of Agumbe you can find this place. A ride of about 12 km and a hike of 1.5 km inside the rainforest you’ll find this waterfall. Once you reach the waterfall you’ll be awestruck by the view and the geography of it. Visited this is peak summer and it still had a good flow Closing time :3 pm Ticket:50 Vehicle parking available Carry your own water bottle and try to avoid plastic

Never miss this place if you visit Agumbe ever. It's located about 25 away from Agumbe town. Entry allowed only till 3 pm and you can spend till 4 pm. Entry fee RS 100. About 3 Kms road is damaged but the vehicle can go. A small shop selling bread omelette, tea, snacks only available at this location. The rest room is available. You need to walk 2 Kms through the dense forest , it's a steep path but steps are there. We took about an hour to reach there and 30 minutes while coming back. Once you see the destination you will feel ecstasy. We visited in January , but still water is there. You should take care of the trekking; leaches are there and the stones in the water are heavily slippery. You will be fined if you litter the plastic bottles there, so keep the bottles in the bag.

One of the beautiful water falls in madikeri. Entry is not free. Please carry some cash no proper network to pay upi. So better to carry cash. Nearly 10 to 15 minutes walkable distance is there to reach falls. Those who can't walk please don't go while coming back you wil be tired. Carry ur water bottle View is beautiful while walking. Maintained wel. Must visit those who coming madikeri

Hike 1.5 km from the forest checkpost. Entry pass can be purchased at forest checkpost. Moderate difficultly hike Vehicle parking available at the checkpost Snacks shacks available near the checkpost Road is in good condition Swimming is allowed and not risky but lot of slippery rocks and boulders in the water near falls. Weekends are crowded

Koodlu Theertha Falls is a mesmerizing waterfall located near Hebri on Udupi-Agumbe Road in Karnataka. Nestled amidst the dense forest of the Western Ghats and adjacent to the Agumbe ranges the waterfall is the first fall of the River Sita. It is also known as Sita Falls.The waterfall is known to be one of the most beautiful and most pristine falls in Karnataka by all standards. The mesmerizing beauty of Koodlu Theertha Falls The Koodlu Theertha is a spectacular waterfall that descends from a height of about 300 feet. It plunges straight into a pond. Legend has it that thousands of years ago sages used to meditate near the place where the pond exists today. As such, the local people consider the water of the pond to be very holy. Apart from the scenic beauty of the water taking a deep plunge from the mountains above, the place is also known for its serene atmosphere. The calm and tranquillity found near the waterfall is only disturbed by the roar of the water falling from the high position. Else, the uninhabited area is a place that is far removed from the hustle bustle of city life and nature seems to rule over the place. The pond where the water drops down is not very deep. Visitors can walk to a point where they can actually stand beneath the falling water and enjoy a refreshing bath. However, since the water falls from a great height, it drops down with immense force. As such, when the water strikes your head it feels like nails are being driven into your head. This is why visitors need to exercise caution while putting their head under a thick stream of water. Trekking to Koodlu Theertha Falls Situated deep within the forest, Koodlu Theertha has remained as an isolated beauty that can only be reached by trekking through the dense forest. The trek route passes through the forest for some time before arriving at the banks of river Sita. In order to reach the waterfall trekkers have to cross the river Sita through a bridge built across it. The trek route penetrates further into the forest for about 4 km before it reaches a small stream. After crossing the stream and trekking for some more distance the fascinating Koodlu Theertha Falls unravels itself before the trekkers. Though the trek is a long and tiring one and passes through a difficult terrain, the spectacular view of the waterfall rejuvenates trekkers and relieves them of their tiredness. Best time to visit Koodlu Theertha Falls Best time to visit the waterfall is during the months of August to December. This is the time when the flow of water is more in volume and the waterfall becomes more fascinating to watch. Information for visitors Since the waterfall is located deep within the forest area, there are no shops nearby. The nearest shops are located at Hebri. So, it is better to carry snacks and water while trekking to the waterfall. The forest area is known to be infested with leeches, especially during the monsoon season. One easy way to ward off the leeches is by applying lime or salt. Local people also recommend the use of tobacco leaves for warding off the leeches. During the rainy season the river Sita increases in volume. This results in flooding of the bridge used for crossing the river. As such, trekkers cannot use the bridge. This makes the trek route longer. The alternate route passes through a hilly terrain that extends over 1.5 km and makes the trek longer by about 30 minutes. An interesting piece of information is that there is another waterfall in the region above the Koodlu Theertha Falls, situated deep within the forest. It is called Manga Theertha which means Monkey Theertha. It is named so as it is believed that only monkeys can reach this waterfall. The path is very steep and leads to deep inside the forest. Attractions near the Koodlu Theertha Falls There are several tourist attractions situated in the areas surrounding the Koodlu Theertha waterfall. A few popular attractions are: Agumbe: Agumbe is a picturesque village located at a distance of about 20 km from the waterfall. The village is famous as the Cherrapunji of Sou

I visited Kudlu Falls last week end and it was an amazing experience. The waterfall is hidden deep within the greenery of the Western Ghats and it requires a moderate trek to reach it. The trek was well worth it as the view of the waterfall was breathtaking. The water was clear and refreshing and I enjoyed taking a dip in the pool below the falls. The place was serene and peaceful and I felt close to nature. I would highly recommend Kudlu Falls to anyone looking for a scenic and adventurous getaway. Opens at 9 am, tickets cost 100 per person, Rs50 for car parking, officials will take another Rs 50 as a deposit if you are carrying plastic objects , you are supposed to show it to them once you are back and they refund that amount.

Very nice place to visit ,water is cool,but it has many steps and I guess 1:00 hr walking till the falls

The best you will see. Awesome hike till falls. However, if you arrive before 9AM, most probably you won’t find any forest officer there and you can just start your hike. However on your way back, you will be stoped to pay for the hike, since it’s a reserved forest and comes under Someshwara wildlife sanctuary. However, better to start early, there won’t be any crowd and you will love it there