Coorg Sightseeing - Iruppu Falls

The Iruppu Falls is a sacred spot in South Kodagu on the Brahmagiri range of hills, with the river Lakshmana-tirtha flowing nearby.  According to legend, Ram and Lakshman passed this way while searching for Ram's wife, Sita. Ram asked Lakshman to bring him some drinking water and Lakshman shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri, bringing into being the Lakshmana-tirtha.

Located near the falls, The Rameshwara Temple attracts a large congregation of devout pilgrims during the festival of Shivaratri. There is a belief among the people that the Iruppu possesses the power of cleansing and purging one's soul of its sins. On Shivaratri day, devotees bathe in these falls to absolve themselves of their sins.

Located beside the Nagarhole National Park, the Iruppu falls presents a majestic sight with water cascading down from a height of 170ft.  There is a climb from the Rameshwara Temple up to the falls through a natural forest. This place can be visited from Gonikopal on the way to Nagerhole National Park by taking a detour after Srimangala, situated in the Kutta Road. Originating in the soaring Brahmagiri peaks, the Iruppu Falls become a part of the Lakshmana-tirtha River in the plains. During the monsoons, the Iruppu Falls swell with seasonal rainfall, making it the best time in the year to visit!

The roaring waters of the Iruppu coupled with the picturesque surroundings make it a great picnic spot. Easy access is available to the place with the nearest station at Mysore, which is approximately 120 km away.