April 17, 2018

My TripAdvisor Review No.309: Iruppu Falls, Coorg.

Sparkling Falls in the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary.

We drove down to Iruppu Falls via Virajpet, Gonikoppal and Srimangala. We had to take a right turn to the falls before reaching Kutta, almost touching the border with Kerala. The road distance from Virajpet to Iruppu Falls was about 50 km, and the drive through the coffee and pepper plantations was quite enjoyable. There is a pay and park (Rs.10 per car), and an entry fee of Rs.50 per head before entering the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary inside which the falls are located. There is a Rameshwara Temple also nearby.

We crossed a small suspension bridge across the Lakshman Tirtha River, and walked up a jungle path and steps leading to the falls. The climb was quite steep in places and we had to rest on the benches laid out along the less than 1 km path. There were some changing rooms, specially made for ladies who may want to have a shower under the waterfall. We enjoyed the walk in the midst of natural surroundings. We did not see much wildlife besides some monkeys, squirrels, and birds, as it was quite late in the day, and the other animals must have been hiding in the bushes.

The water was still tumbling down the rocks in the middle of February, but the best time to visit these falls would be from July to December, during the rainy season or just afterwards. It is then that you can enjoy the force of the gushing waters and misty environment to the fullest.

There are some snack stalls near the parking lot. We enjoyed some tender coconut water before heading back.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

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