Hidlumane,Karnataka,India

The beautiful waterfall is situated under the Shimoga district of Karnataka and is located within the Mookambika reserve forest at the base of the Kodachadri hills of the Western Ghats.

The milky white water rushing down against a background of rocks and greenery is a sight to behold. The one at the topmost level drops down to a natural pool below. The water in this pool is not very deep and visitors can enjoy a bath in the cool water of the falls at any time of the year except the monsoon season.

The waterfall flows as a series of 6 or 7 falls, each a beautiful sight in its own right. The interesting part about these falls is that each of these falls is hidden from one another and each seems to be more enthralling than the last one you see. But the most amazing one among them is the one that is the most secluded and is situated at the top of the cascade.

The best time to visit the waterfall is during the post monsoon season i.e., September to January. During these months the waterfall flows down with increased velocity due to the increased volume of water and offers a refreshing sight to the visitors.

How to reach

By Air

The nearest airport is located at Mangalore. There are buses and taxis available from Mangalore Airport to reach Kollur. From Kollur one can take a bus or hire private vehicles to reach till Nittur village and then proceed to the waterfall.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is the Kundapura Railway Station. From there one can hire jeeps to reach Kodachadri and then proceed to the waterfall.

By Road

There are frequent buses from Bangalore and some other parts of the state to Kollur and Kodachadri. From these two places there are bus services till Nittur village. From Nittur village visitors can hire private vehicles to reach near the falls. For the trekking enthusiasts the trek can also start from Kodachadri or Nittur.