About Ermayi Falls
Ermayi Falls is a seasonal waterfall located near Ermayi village in Belthangady Taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, within the Western Ghats. Situated near Ujire and Dharmasthala, it features a multi-tiered cascade flowing through dense forest and rocky terrain. The falls are most active during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons and are known for scenic surroundings, trekking access and natural pools at its base.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested waterfall setting accessed via a short trek through trails and rocky paths. The falls cascade in multiple tiers over rocks surrounded by dense greenery, with shallow pools at the base during moderate flow. The area is natural and undeveloped, offering viewpoints for sightseeing and photography, forest surroundings and a relatively quiet environment compared to larger commercial waterfalls.
Key highlights
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Multi-tiered seasonal waterfall in the Western Ghats forest
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Located near Ermayi village close to Ujire and Dharmasthala
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Short forest trek to reach the falls
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Natural pools and rocky cascade suitable for photography
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Lush green surroundings during monsoon and post-monsoon
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Mangaluru International Airport; onward by road to Belthangady/Ujire |
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| By train | Nearest major railheads are Mangaluru Junction and Subrahmanya Road; onward by road to Ujire/Ermayi |
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