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.
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 Read More
