About Chelavara Falls
Chelavara Falls is a natural waterfall located near Chelavara village in Virajpet taluk of Kodagu district, Karnataka. Formed by a tributary of the Kaveri River, it drops from a height of about 150 feet through dense coffee plantations and forested hills of the Western Ghats. Known for its secluded setting and turtle-shaped rock at its base, it is a popular seasonal attraction near Virajpet and Madikeri, best viewed during and after the monsoon.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a secluded waterfall set amid coffee estates and forested hills of the Western Ghats. Access involves a short walk through plantation trails to a fenced viewpoint overlooking the 150-foot cascade and the large turtle-shaped rock (Thottilu Kallu) at its base. The area is natural and undeveloped with no direct access to the plunge pool. Photography, sightseeing and short nature walks are the main activities in a quiet, forested environment.
Key highlights
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150-foot cascade formed by a tributary of the Kaveri River
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Distinctive turtle-shaped rock (Thottilu Kallu) at the base of the falls
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Surrounded by dense coffee plantations and Western Ghats forest
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Seasonal flow strongest during monsoon and post-monsoon months
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Viewpoint overlooking the falls after a short forest trail walk
Route
| By air | Nearest airports are Kannur International Airport (approx. 70 km) and Mangalore International Airport (approx. 150 km) |
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| By train | Nearest major railway stations are Mysuru Junction (approx. 110 km) and Kannur Railway Station (approx. 70 km) |
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