The Irupu Falls or Iruppu Falls is also known as
Lakshmana Tirtha Falls locally. It is formed by Lakshmana Tirtha, a stream
originated in Brahmagiri Peaks and joins Kaveri River. According to the legend,
Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana passed along the Brahmagiri range in search
of Sita. When lord Rama asked his brother to get some drinking water, Lakshmana
shot an arrow at the Brahmagiri hills and brought into being the river
Lakshmana Tirtha.
Dropping from a height of 170 feet through several stages,
the falls are situated amidst thick forest of Western Ghats. The roaring waters
of the Irupu Falls and the picturesque surroundings make it a favorite picnic
spot.
It is an unforgettable experience to stand at bottom of the
cascades and play in the sizzling waters of the falls. Iruppu Falls is a part
of the Brahmagiri forest range, there is a trek route that leads to the
Narimale forest camp and then on to Brahmagiri Peak. Permission from forest
department is needed for doing this trek.
There is a temple called Rameshwara Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva is located on the banks of the Lakshmana Tirtha River, enroute to the
falls. It is said that Lord Rama himself installed the Shiva lingam inside the
temple. This temple attracts a large number of pilgrims during the festival of
Shivaratri.
The falls is at its best in monsoon and post monsoon
seasons. The best time to visit Iruppu falls are from August to January while
the peak season is from September to December. Usually it takes half day to
visit Iruppu Falls.
How to Reach
Nearest Airport: Bangalore
Nearest Railhead: Mysore
Road: The Falls can be reached by the highway from Gonikoppal to Nagarahole National Park off the Kutta Road after Srimangala.
Nearest Airport: Bangalore
Nearest Railhead: Mysore
Road: The Falls can be reached by the highway from Gonikoppal to Nagarahole National Park off the Kutta Road after Srimangala.
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