Monday 17 September 2018

The Irupu Falls...Brahmagiri Range Kodagu district of Karnataka



The Irupu Falls  are located in the Brahmagiri Range in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, India, bordering the Wayanad district of Kerala.
 It is a fresh water cascade and is situated at a distance of 48 km from Virajpet on the highway to Nagarhole. 


A picturesque waterfalls cascading along the Brahmagiri Mountain Range, Iruppu falls is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in the Coorg district of South Karnataka. These are also known as the Lakshmana Tirtha Falls, a name derived from the tributary of Cauvery River 

 Among them Iruppu is the most popular, not just for its mesmerizing beauty and greenery, but also because of its religious importance. People come here to enjoy the blissful vicinity of nature, the grandeur of the falls and for seeking spiritual peace in the tranquillity of the place.

route to the magnificent falls stands the famous Shiva temple Rameshwara along the banks of the river. Both the river stream and the temple have folklore behind their existences which have roots in the story of the epic Ramayana.

 The pristine cold water of the Iruppu falls is considered to be holy and possessing powers to clean the past sins of the visiting devotees.

 A major tourist attraction, the falls attracts a large number of tourists every year, especially during the festival of Navaratri. Located on a lush, green mountain slope, a forest trail leads from these falls to the Brahmagiri Peak.


The best time to visit the falls is during the monsoons when they are at their full capacity and hence become a breathtaking sight to behold.

Iruppua Falls Timings and Entry Fees

The visitors are charged INR 50 per head for entry.

The Iruppu Falls is open from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM every day of the week.

AddressKurchi, Karnataka 571250
Height52 m
Phone097433 07137
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