Iruppu falls is a stepped waterfall that lies in the foot of the Brahmagiri hills of western ghats in Kodagu, Karnataka. Lakshmana Theertha stream which is a tributary of river Kaveri flows down from the hill to form Iruppu Waterfall. Water gushes through rocks from 170 ft on several step-like structures with a thunderous sound to form a pool. You can walk down the broken trail to the foot of the waterfalls to take a swim and beat the heat. Besides this, the water here is believed to cleanse off all the sins, so make sure you take a dip, if you believe it or not.
If you are an adventure freak then you can climb up the steep slope to reach the second tier of the falls. But make sure you watch every foot you take as this place is damn wet and slippery.
Be prepared to hike from the temple for 15 odd mins through the forest trail which is greasy and covered with wood to reach waterfalls. This waterfall is stuck amidst dense forest which is teeming with a wide range of flora and fauna.
Iruppu or Lakshmana Theertha falls is both a famous tourist spot as well as a pilgrim center. It is one of the best picnic spots to spend time with your family or a large group of friends and get immersed in nature.
Apart from this, Iruppu falls is also popular among trekkers of the Brahmagiri trail in Coorg. If you continue further up through the forest trail from waterfalls, it will lead you to the Brahmagiri peak. However, you need to take permission from the forest office Srimangala to conquer this peak.
No need to worry about snacks, food, or water bottles as there are a handful of shops that serve it.
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Origin Of Lakshmana Theertha Or Iruppu Waterfalls As Per Legends
According to legends, Rama and Lakshmana while searching for Sita Devi had visited this place. When Lord Rama was thirsty he asked his brother to fetch water to drink. Lakshmana was not able to find any water source nearby. Hence, Lakshamana shot the arrow at the Brahmagiri Hills which led to the origin of River Lakshmana Tirtha. And, thus he was able to quench the thirst of his brother.
In addition, this waterfall is considered holy and it is believed cleanse off all the sins. So you will find a lot of devotees taking a dip.
Iruppu Rameshwaram Linga Temple
Iuppu Rameshwara temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated on the banks of Laksmana Theertha river. Moreover, it is a beautiful temple surrounded by paddy fields and thick forests. Apparently, as per the legends, it was Lord Rama who installed Lingam in this shrine. Hence, you will see thousands of devotees flooding the temple every year. And, don’t forget to buy the entrance ticket to Iruppu falls near Rameshwara Temple.
If you are planning to go to this temple, make sure to visit this temple during the major festival Shivarathri.
How To Reach Iruppu Falls From Bangalore
From Bangalore, you can board a bus to Mysore, Madikeri, or Virajpet. Iruppu waterfalls are well connected from all these cities. From either of these cities, you can take a bus to Kutta or Srimangala.
The nearest bus Stop to the Iruppu waterfalls is Kutta or Srimangala. Iruppu Falls lies between Srimangala and Kutta. Both the places are 10 km away. You can hire a jeep or an auto-rickshaw from Kutta or Srimangala to reach the Falls.
Iruppu Falls Information
Timings: 6 Am To 6 Pm
Entry Fee: Rs 50
Hike Distance: 1.5 Km
Vehicle Parking: Rs 10
Restrooms: Available
Location: 48 kilometers from Virajpet
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