11 Most Popular Waterfalls near Bangalore - Detailed Bike Tour Guide

From work to home and home to work - sitting at a desk from nine to five can certainly take a toll on someone. If you're looking for a thrilling weekend escapade to reset your mind and take a break from your routine then set out on a ride to explore some stunning waterfalls around Bangalore. From a distance of 40 to 375 kilometers, these locations are a must visit for bikers, weekend travelers, and road trippers.

Within 100 km

1) Muthyala Maduvu Falls (Pearl Valley) - 40 km

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Looking for a scenic spot to spend a picnic? Muthyala Maduva Falls, also known as Pearl Valley is one of the most frequented Picnic locations and falls 40 kilometers from Bangalore city. If you are looking for a short getaway, consider booking a cab, or ride your bike to this calming waterfall. There are also restrooms and eateries available close to the parking area. Nearest Hospital: Hospitech Multispecialty Hospital which is just 6.7kms from fall. Minimum and Maximum Temperature: 36°C to 20°C in summers from March to May and 27°C to 17° in winters from December to February. Best Time to Visit: Falls are best to be visited during the monsoon season which is from August to November.

Biker’s Angle

• Route: Bangalore → Bannerghatta Road → Anekal → Muthyala Maduvu

• Road condition: Smooth, mostly city arterials with a village road section toward the end.

• Fuel/Food: Roadside eateries near Muthyala Maduvu, fuel pumps located around Anekal.

Quick Facts

• Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Entry/parking: INR 30 for entry, additional 30 for parking

• Best season (visit conditions): August – November

Recommended mode

• Book a motorcycle or scooter for this trip at bike rental bangalore

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2) Thottikallu Falls (TK Falls) – ~50 km

Thottikallu Falls (also Swarna Mukhi Falls) is one of the most beautiful waterfalls with an eye-catching view located near Bangalore and is a must-visit. Best of all, the accommodations for an overnight stay are available near the falls.

The Apollo hospital is the nearest hospital located 7.7kms away. Weather and temperature: a max temperature of 35 degrees celsius and a min of 11 degrees. Best months: October to March are the top months to visit.

Biker’s Angle

• Route: Bangalore → Kanakapura Road → Kaggalipura → TK Falls trail

• Road condition: Good tarmac; final approach often a short mud/stone track

• Fuel/Food: Stops at Kaggalipura; tea shops and local cafés along Kanakapura Rd

Quick Facts

• Timings: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Entry/parking: No formal entry; local entry fee may be charged

• Best season (visit conditions): October – March

Recommended mode

• Motorcycle/scooter recommended — book at www.onnbikes.com

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3) Chunchi Falls – 83 km

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Chunchi Falls is well known for its scenic beauty and is famous for its greenery along with the rock structures beside the waterfall. It is located 83kms far from Bangalore city and is often accessed from Sangama and Mekedatu.

Biker’s Angle

• Route: Bangalore → Kanakapura → Chunchi Falls road

• Road condition: Good motorway and the last few kilometers may have patches with potholes.

• Fuel/Food: Dhabas along Kanakapura Rd; Snacks of basic nature near the parking area.

Quick Facts

• Timings: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Entry/parking: Often free; there could be a nominal fee for parking.

• Best season (visit conditions): September – February.

Recommended mode

• Scooter or motorcycle strongly recommended — make reservations at www.onnbikes.com

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4) Mekedatu Falls – 90 km

Source - trekkerpedia

The meaning of Mekedatu is goat’s leap in Kannada. Mekedatu falls is 90kms from Bangalore and 3.5kms from the Sangama where the Kaveri and Arkavathi Rivers meet.

Biker’s Angle

• Route: Bangalore → Kanakapura → Sangama → Mekedatu

• Road condition: Sangama - Smooth; Mekedatu - Mixed/rough

• Fuel/Food: Sangama has basic food stalls, while Kanakapura Road has plenty of options.

Quick Facts

• Timings: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• River crossing: Boat service mandatory during some conditions; costing roughly ₹40 per person.

• Best season (visit conditions): September – December

Recommended mode

• Motorcycle/scooter: Reserve at www.onnbikes.com

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Mid Range Trips (100–200 km)

5) Hogenakkal Falls – 146 km

Source - 30 Stades

Known as the “Niagara Falls of India.”

Biker’s/Driver’s Angle

• Route: Bangalore → Hosur → Dharmapuri → Hogenakkal

• Fuel/Food: Available at highway eateries from Hosur and at Dharmapuri.

• Road condition: The last stretch of the approach roads consists of narrow roads, otherwise, the highway is fully functional.

Quick Facts

• Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:30PM

• Best season (visit conditions): July – October

• Entry/activities: free entry, however coracle rides are charged.

Recommended mode

For the coracle ride, it is better to go in cars or jeeps. Although, traveling on bikes is possible, it is a long and hot trek.

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6) Shivanasamudra Falls – 150 km

Source – Tripadvisor

Falls are divided into Gaganchukki and Bharachukki.

Driver’s Angle:

• Route: Bangalore → Kanakapura → Malavalli → Shivanasamudra

• Road: Smooth highways

• Stops: Maddur Tiffany’s

Quick Facts:

• Timings: 8 AM – 5 PM

• Entry: ₹20

• Best Season: September – January

Recommended Mode: Car/jeep preferred

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7) Balmuri & Edmuri Falls – 175 km

Source - LBB

Close to Mysore, these are manmade falls.

Driver’s Angle:

• Route: Bangalore → Mysore → KRS → Balmuri

• Road: Excellent

• Stops: Kamat Lokaruchi, Maddur Tiffany’s

Quick Facts:

• Timings: 6 AM – 7 PM

• Entry: ₹10–20

• Best Season: June – February

Recommended Mode: Car/jeep preferred

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8) Chunchanakatte Falls – 190 km

Source – Tripadvisor

Located near Mysore, these falls are formed by the Cauvery River.

Driver’s Angle:

• Route: Bangalore → Mysore → KR Nagar → Chunchanakatte

• Road: Good highway, rural last stretch

• Stops: Eateries in Mysore

Quick facts:

• Timings: 8 AM - 6 PM

• Fees: No charge

• Ideal: October to March

Recommended Mode: Prefer car or jeep

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Long Distance Trips (Over 200 km)

9) Iruppu Falls – 247km from Bangalore

Source - Coorg Tourism

It is believed that this sacred Coorg waterfall can wash away one's sins.

Biker's Angle:

• Route: Bangalore → Mysore → Gonikoppa → Iruppu

• Road: Highways and scenic forest routes

• Stops: Gonikoppa, Maddur

Quick facts:

• Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM

• Fees: ₹50

• Ideal: August to January

Recommended Mode: Motorcycle or scooter, booked through OnnBikes

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10) Abbey Falls – 270km

Source - Travel India

Situated in Coorg, Madikeri.

Biker’s Angle:

• Route: Bangalore – Mysore – Madikeri – Abbey

• Road: Excellent, winding ghat roads

• Stops: Cafés in Madiker

Quick Facts:

• Entry: ₹15

• Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM

• Best Season: July – October

Recommended Mode: Book motorcycle/scooter at OnnBikes

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11) Jog Falls – 375 km

Source - Tripadvisor

India's second-highest plunge waterfall, located Sharavathi River.

Driver's Angle:

• Route: Bangalore – Tumkur – Shivamogga – Jog Falls

• Road: Mix of highways and ghat roads

• Stops: Tumkur, Shivamogga

Quick Facts:

• Entry: ₹20

• Best Season: Aug – Jan

Recommended: Car or Jeep. Possible to ride by bike overnight.

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