Bandaje Falls Trek from Bangalore | Ballalarayana Durga Fort – Copravasi

Bandaje Falls Trek from Bangalore – Fort Ruins, Waterfalls & Western Ghats Wilderness

Hi Trekkers,

This is One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Karnataka is about 200 feet high and plunges down into the Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. It is a must-see in the state. The waterfalls are only reachable by hiking through thick forests and grasslands, and it's worth it. Only on the way to the Bandaje Falls can you experience the beauty of dense, lush green forests, stunning Ghats, breathtaking sunsets, the sounds of birds singing, and the smell of wild flowers.

Take a road and trek the trail that is less travelled and chase those gushing Bandaje Arbi waterfalls.

Bandaje Falls and the Ballarayanadurga Trek are sure to be visited again and again. They are a paradise for nature lovers, a dream trek for photographers, and a dream trek for trekkers. The peaceful and beautiful scenery will make sure that everyone who comes has a great time. While in Karnataka and on the way to Chikkamagalur, you have to drive through the Charmadi Ghats of the Western Ghats to get to Bandaje Falls Trek. You need to get permission from the Belthangady wildlife range office in Kudremukh National Park to visit the falls and hike in Ballalarayana. The trek and the falls are a feast for the eyes.

The best thing about Bandaje Waterfalls is that the way to get there is not very busy because the trek trail is hard. The only way to get to the falls is by hiking, and if you're dedicated, determined, love nature, and are in good shape, you can get there. Yes, you need to be in good shape to get to the falls because the hike takes a lot of energy. The waterfalls keep flowing as one stream and join the river Netravathi as a tributary. The view is worth all the work.

Trek Details

Bandaje falls trek distance – 13-15kms (Round ways)

Bandaje falls Trek difficulty level – Moderate to challenging

Distance from Bangalore: 316 kms

How to Book Forest permit?

Option 1 : Aranya Vihara website (District: Dakshina Kannada) has permits.

Option 2 : Book with Copravasi at least 7-14 days advance to get confirmed permit. (Contact - 7090805055)