Coorg, known as the Scotland of India, is famous for its misty mountains, coffee-covered hills, and soothing climate–but even some of its most magical waterfalls remain undiscovered yet. While Abbey Falls and Irupu Falls are so crowded with tourists, there is a treasure-trove of lesser-known, soul-stirring cascades waiting to be explored.
This guide shows that Coorg’s hidden waterfalls can offer peace, purity, and postcard-worthy views without the crowd.
It is It’s almost at the foot of the Pushpagiri Range, one of Coorg’s most dramatic sights, with surprisingly fewer visitors.
Some Features of the Waterfall
The Kumaradhara River, magnificently displaying a majestic drop, falls from a height of almost 200 feet with force that not only makes deafening thunder in this valley but also reverberates like drumbeats when picked up by ears up-river and down river.
A Stairway Adventure: The descent to the viewing platform involves many steps and adds up to a mini-trek rich in unforgettable scenery.
Green Paradise: Surrounded by carpet-like greenery, mist-laden cliffs, that produce more water than any other river in Britain bar one (the Taff), and rolling hills of tea-plantations from which you get occasional glimpses out over towards Madikeri or Mysore. A photographic dream.
In its now entirely unspoilt state, Mallalli Falls offers a taste of Nature few have known before. Whether you are interested in the roar and spray stemming from this pure river flow or simply want to cherish such a visit with your senses for many months to come-again the choice is all yours.
Chelavara Falls: A Gentle Beauty Hidden in the Woods
By many other names this waterfall is known to those who visit for the first time here: Shelavayr Waterfalls, Shilavayra Waterfall, and Segara Falls. But each name is just a different way of saying that this natural retreat, which lies in a quiet valley with big trees around it on all sides; is one especially beautiful waterfall set amidst nature.
Velvet rocks: A stream of water flows over a huge stone shaped rather like the back housing for writing paper. The falls character is in its uniqueness.
Lush surroundings: dense greenery and winding paths that are perfect for leisurely strolling, nature photography, or quiet meditation.
Even fewer people visit here than most places because Chelavara Falls is largely out of the way.
Time seems to stand still at Chelavara Falls, allowing you breathing room.
Kote Abbe Falls, In the Middle of Coffee Estates
Hidden away in private coffee plantations near Madikeri, Kote Abbe Falls is still Coorg’s best kept secret.
Why You Should Visit Us
Private Paradise Feel: You are only allowed in if you are an estate guest or else have special permission-thus holding the masses at bay as much as possible.
If you enjoy peaceful, remote getaways, Kote Abbe is a spot that must not be missed.
Driving through Coorg? You could miss the hidden treasure if you’re not paying attention.
Refuse… Roadside Wonder: From the road it is conveniently situated, perfect for visitors looking to take a beautiful picture while moving on their way.
When the monsoons come, it becomes a wet world completely drowned in water.
A photographer’s dream: from the waterfall it captures magnifying shots with the dark rocks and white foam all crisp.
Devarakolli shows that even a casual stop can grow into a memory that some people might think amazing
Personal Tales of the Trails: The heart of coorg
Here, every waterfall speaks in its own voice – and each visit here creates a story.
During the last trip we took, a coffee farmer living near Kote Abbe told me how the cascade used to keep plantations going decades before. Such humble Times with Coorg ‘s warm-hearted people really serve to bring the culture and history of each landscape alive.
It is this bond between beauty and humankind that makes every nook and cranny of Coorg unforgettable.
In conclusion, let Coorg’s waterfalls rejuvenate your mind.
It is unspoiled and beautiful, filled with natural sounds; things that you cannot no longer find anywhere on this earth. – “whimsical crazy people but feel like being partial for cocoons whose sole function it would seem is to house a seed or some caterpillars may also be pursued here in a similarly serene way–Coorg’s untold waterfalls are just the ideal place
If one likes post-binge hikes, enjoys solid meals outdoors, and is moved by horizon-to-horizon panoramas, then here are some waterfalls that will carry you on
If you are going to plan your next trip or holiday, do not choose the most popular place in every case
but consider something more eye-opening and different? Coorg’s waterfall wonders are waiting to take your breath away.
To make the most of your stay experience, please visit Hatti Eden Coorg, where cottages offer privacy and a rich nature surrounds it all.
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