Kalhatti Falls, Mountain waterfall in Chikmagalur district, Karnataka, India.
Kalhatti Falls is a waterfall in the Chikmagalur region that descends about 122 meters through a series of cascades surrounded by thick forest of the Western Ghats. The water flows over rocky terrain creating multiple drops before collecting in pools below.
The site has been known since ancient times as a location of spiritual importance and early settlement. A nearby temple displays architecture from the Vijayanagara period, including carved stone elephants marking its entrance.
Local communities view this waterfall as a sacred location tied to ancient spiritual practices and traditional beliefs about natural healing. The site remains a place where people come to experience this spiritual connection today.
The waterfall is best visited between October and February when water levels are good and paths are passable. Getting there involves hiking from a nearby hill station through forested terrain that can be muddy during wet months.
The site is reached via a trekking route that passes through remote forest areas, allowing visitors to experience the Western Ghats landscape far from tourist crowds. This relative isolation means many travelers overlook it in favor of better-known falls.
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