Highlights:

• Height: 10 mts.
• Best Time To Visit: June to October.
• River: Arabian Sea.
• Distance: 140 Kms From Hubli.
• How To Reach: You can hire a taxi from Hubli airport or from Murudeshwar.
• Other Attractions: Apasarakonda Beach, Pandava caves and temples.

15. Jhari falls Or Buttermilk Falls:

Jhari waterfalls is also known as Buttermilk waterfalls and is located at a distance of 23km from Chikmagalur. This is one of the best tourists spots in Chikmagalur and is surrounded by dense forests and coffee plantations. There is also a small pool beneath the waterfalls where tourists can safely play with water.

Highlights:

• Height: 100 mts.
• Best Time To Visit: August To January.
• River: Bhadra.
• Distance: 23 Kms From Chikmagalur.
• How To Reach: You can hire a taxi from Chikamagalur. You need to hire a jeep to reach the falls, as regular cars cannot handle the muddy roads.
• Other Attractions: Coffee Plantations.

Tips and Safety Precautions:

These waterfalls are no doubt quite enchanting and inviting! They are located in scenic locations and makes you wonder if you are on a paradise. However, to ensure you make a safe trip to these waterfalls and make it a memorable experience, you need to follow certain tips:

1. Ensure you read the safety boards before taking a plunge into the water
2. Certain waterfalls like Hogenakkal and Jog are extremely dangerous to enter. Do not attempt!
3. Avoid these falls when the current is too strong. If you must visit, avoid staying too close to the stream
4. Watch out for leeches. Carry some salt to ward off these blood sucking creatures.
5. Always carry sufficient food and water to avoid going hungry at these places
6. Watch out for rocks in the middle of the water flow. They can be fatal when slipped on.
7. Do not attempt risky stunts on these falls. They can cost your life.

Frequently Asked Question and Answers:

1. Is it Safe to Visit Waterfalls During Rainy Season?