Chikmagalur Waterfalls List — Hebbe, Jhari, Kalhatti & Hidden Falls (2026)
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Waterfalls define many Chikmagalur trips — but access varies from roadside Kalhatti to jeep-only Hebbe and estate-hidden Jhari. This list orders falls by fame, effort, and best season so you can match them to day packages.
Hebbe Falls — the headline
Two-tier fall (~551 ft) inside coffee estate near Kemmangundi. Shared jeep mandatory last 8 km. Allow half a day. Strongest July–October. Covered on Kemmangundi tour package.
Jhari (Butter) Falls
Estate jeep through Attigundi; milky cascade in forest. Part of Mullayanagiri day route. Slippery rocks — grip footwear. Weekdays reduce queue time.
Kalhatti, Honnamana, Ukkuda & more
Kalhatti: roadside near Kemmangundi with temple. Honnamana: quick stop toward Baba Budangiri. Ukkuda: short forest walk, birding. Manikyadhara: pilgrim site near Baba Budangiri (not on our Day 1 package). Plan no more than two major falls per day.