Kudlu Teertha Falls

Kudlu Teertha Falls is a seasonal forest waterfall located near Hebri in Udupi district, Karnataka, within the Western Ghats and close to the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary. Falling from a height of about 300 feet into a natural pool, it is reached by a short trek through dense forest. Notable for its monsoon flow, tranquil surroundings and sacred association implied by the name Teertha, it is a popular trekking and nature destination near Agumbe and Hebri.

Visitors can expect a short trek of about 1 to 1.5 km through dense forest of the Western Ghats to reach the falls. The waterfall drops approximately 300 feet over rocky cliffs into a shallow natural pool surrounded by lush greenery. The site is inside a forested area near Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary with no major built structures, offering viewpoints for photography, nature walks and seasonal water flow that is strongest during monsoon and post-monsoon months.

The name Teertha indicates association with holy water in local tradition, and the falls is regarded as a sacred natural site by nearby communities. It is visited as a nature and pilgrimage-adjacent spot in the Hebri-Agumbe region.