IRUPPU WATER FALL NEAR WAYANAD, COORG, KARNATAKA

Iruppu Falls is a fresh water cascade, which is located in Coorg district of Karnataka. This fall originates from the Lakshmana Tirtha River, which is the tributary of Cauvery River. Owing to this, the fall is renowned as the Lakshmana Tirtha Falls. From these falls, visitors can reach Brahmagiri Peak, following a forest trial.

Near these falls, visitors can find the famous Rameshwara Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is situated on the banks of the Lakshmana Tirtha River and attracts pilgrims during the festival of Shivaratri. As per the Hindu mythological belief, Lord Rama and Lakshmana passed along the Brahmagiri range in search of Lord Rama's wife, Sita.  

Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri hills, when Lord Rama asked him to fetch some drinking water. His arrow brought into being the Lakshmana Tirtha River. Since then, these falls are believed to cleanse sins of devotees, if visited on Shivaratri. During the monsoon season the fall has high flow of water and offers a beautiful sight. This time is considered ideal time for visiting the Iruppu Fall.

Distance between Wayanad and Iruppu Falls

Origin	Wayanad, India
Destination	Iruppu Falls, Karnataka, India
Driving Distance	124 kms or 77.1 miles or 67 nautical miles
Driving Time	2 hours, 28 minutes

How To Get To Coorg

Reaching Coorg (also known as Kodagu), the picturesque hill station in South India, is hassle-free since the destination enjoys good road connectivity with other major cities nearby. It does not have an airport or a railway station.

What is the Nearest Airport to Coorg?

Coorg does not have an airport. Mangalore(160 kms) and Bangalore(260 kms) are the nearest airports to Coorg. They have flights to all major Indian cities like Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai as well as many gulf countries. Taxi/cab and bus services are also available from both the airports to Coorg.

What is the Nearest Railway Station to Coorg?

Coorg does not have a railway station. Mysore(140 kms) is the nearest railway station to Coorg and a number of trainsconnect them. Other close railways stations are Mangalore and Hassan in Karnataka, and Thalassery and Kannur in Kerala. Trains like Mysore Express, Shatabdi Express, Bangalore Express stop at Mysore station and connect it to the rest of the cities.

How to Reach Coorg by Bus

Coorg is well connected to the other districts of Karnataka. There are number of options to reach Coorg by busas Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) provides many deluxe buses. There are regular services between Madikeri and all the major cities of Karnataka including Mangalore (135 kms), Mysore (120 kms), Bangalore (260 kms) and Hassan (115 kms).

Depending on the distance and condition of roads, the journey could take anywhere between 4-6 hours. The KSRTC buses have very limited or no stops, so you should prepare accordingly and ideally pack some snacks for the journey. Most buses start late in the evening making it easier for you to check in to your resorts or hotels in Coorgand utilize your day to visit tourist attractions.

How to Reach Coorg by Road

A road trip to Coorg is very popular as the serene air and cool mountains provide you a refreshing experience. Lot of people prefer travelling by a self-drive car as it offers privacy and the flexibility to stop anywhere for a quick selfie or just to absorb the picturesque views of the hill station, especially if you are travelling right after the monsoon when nature is at its best.

How to Reach Coorg by Cab/Taxi

If self-drive is not an option, you can always take a taxi to Coorgand enjoy sightseeing on the way. Cabs are readily provided by travel agents in Bangalore, Mangalore and Mysore.

Routes to Coorg

Route from Bangalore:There are two popular road routes from Bangalore to Coorg. The first one is via Mysore and the second one is via Channarayapatna on the NH48 towards Hassan from Bangalore, which is a bit longer. If your hotels is in south Coorg, select Mysore route. However, if your destination is around Madikeri or Somwarpet region, select the Channarayapatna route. It takes 5 hours of car drive from Bangalore.

Route from Mangalore:Coorg is about 140 km from Mangalore and takes about 3 hours to reach by car. You can take the NH48 or Bangalore-Mangalore highway from Mangalore. Places covered in the journey are Mangalore, Puttur, Jalsoor and Coorg.