Jhari Falls
A hidden cascade in the coffee-growing hills of Chikmagalur — best experienced during the monsoon with misty mountain views.
Distance from Bangalore
267 km
Drive Time
6.5 Hours
Height
N/A
Type
Semi-Perennial
Best Time to Visit
Aug–Jan
Ideal Trip Duration
Weekend
Best For
About the Waterfall
Jhari Falls, also known as Buttermilk Falls, is tucked away in the coffee-growing hills of Chikmagalur. The name 'Jhari' means drizzle in Kannada, perfectly describing the fine mist the falls create. Accessible via a scenic but rough off-road track, the falls are surrounded by dense shola forests and coffee estates. The journey itself — through winding mountain roads with periodic valley views — is half the experience. Best combined with a Chikmagalur weekend trip visiting Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Scenic off-road journey to the falls
- Misty atmosphere during monsoon
- Surrounded by coffee plantations
- Less crowded than other Chikmagalur spots
Cons
- Rough last-mile road condition
- Zero mobile reception
- Requires a Chikmagalur trip
- Can be hard to locate without a guide