Hidlumane Falls

Hidlumane Falls is a multi-tiered cascade waterfall located in the Kodachadri Hills within the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary in Shivamogga District, Karnataka. Situated along the popular trekking route to Kodachadri Peak, it consists of six to seven successive falls flowing through dense evergreen forest. Notable for its seasonal flow during monsoon, rocky pools and forest setting, it is a key natural attraction for trekkers and nature visitors exploring the Western Ghats.

Visitors can expect a forest trek of about 2-3 km from the base village to reach a series of six to seven stepped cascades flowing over rocky cliffs surrounded by dense evergreen forest of the Western Ghats. The trail involves steep sections, boulders and stream crossings. At the falls, there are small natural pools and viewpoints for sightseeing and photography. The area is undeveloped with no major structures, offering a natural forest environment within the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary.

Located in the Kodachadri Hills, which are traditionally associated with the Mookambika Temple at Kollur and considered a sacred landscape in local tradition; the hills and surrounding forests are visited as part of pilgrimage and nature tourism circuits.