Manikyadhara Falls

Manikyadhara Falls is a perennial waterfall located in the Baba Budangiri Hills near Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka. Situated at about 1,100 metres elevation amidst dense forests of the Western Ghats, it is known for its scenic cascade and year-round flow. The falls is considered sacred and attracts nature lovers and pilgrims. It lies close to the Baba Budangiri shrine and is reached via a short walk and steps from the approach road.

Visitors can expect a forested hill setting with a cascade flowing over rocky cliffs into a shallow pool where visitors bathe. The site is reached by descending steps from the roadside parking area through wooded slopes. Surroundings include dense shola forest, views of Baba Budangiri hills, and proximity to the shrine complex. The area is relatively undeveloped with basic facilities, suitable for sightseeing, photography and short nature walks.

Located in the Baba Budangiri Hills, an area historically associated with the Sufi saint Baba Budan and long-standing pilgrimage traditions of the Chikkamagaluru region

Considered sacred by pilgrims visiting the Baba Budangiri shrine; bathing under the falls is traditionally believed to be purifying