Abbikolli Falls — Attraction in Karnataka

The Abbi Kolli Waterfall can be seen from the state highway SH88 , Mangalore,- Mysore - Bangalore highway. The water fall is located in the stretch between Sullia - Madikeri. The small shops which are seen on the side of the road is an indication of a place of interest being avaliable in this stretch of Coorg. The best view is during the rainy season when the large quantity of water plunges from the height ,making an amazing sight. This scene can be enjoyed even from moving vehicles. The people of Kodagu refer to it as the Abbi Kolli falls. The Devarakolli Waterfalls also known as Abbi Kolli falls can be seen from the state highway SH88, Mangalore - Madikeri - Bangalore highway. The water fall is located in the stretch between Sullia - Madikeri. The small shops which are seen on the side of the road is an indication of a place of interest being available in this stretch of Coorg. The best view is during the rainy season when the large quantity of water plunges from the height of 120 feet, making an amazing sight. This scene can be enjoyed even from moving vehicles. Madikeri is a hill station town in Madikeri taluk in Karnataka state, India. Also known as Mercara, it is the headquarters of the district of Kodagu (also called Coorg). It is also known as the Scotland of India. Madikeri was formerly known as Muddu raja keri. Muddurajakeri which means Mudduraja's town, was named after the prominent Haleri king, Mudduraja who ruled Kodagu from 1633 to 1687. According to Puranas, Kodava is the redefined name of Krodhadesa meaning Land of Anger, said to have been inhabited by the Kodava tribe. Some historians believe that it is named after the River Cauvery. Coorg was under the Gangas rule during 9th and 10th centuries and Cholas in the 11th century followed by Hoysalas.Later Coorg was relatively independent under Haleri Rajas until British occupied the region in 1834. Coorg was a separate state before its merger with Karnataka in the year 1956. The form of the name often used in English, Mercara, is derived from Madikeri. Madikeri lies in the Western Ghats and is a popular hill station. The nearest cities are Mangaluru to the west, and Mysuru to the east. Madikeri lies on the Karnataka State Highway 88 that runs from Mangaluru to Mysuru. It is 120 km from Mysuru, 136 km from Mangaluru, 265 km from Bengaluru, the state capital of Karnataka, 322 km from Coimbatore & 362...

Abbi Kolli Waterfalls

Located on the highway between Madikeri and Mangalore, the Abbi Kolli Falls are a sought after tourist destination, and the unofficial rest stop for all those who travel along the highway.

The waterfall, as one may expect, presents a surreal scenery rich with natural beauty and tranquility. However, in order to truly experience the serenity of this waterfall, it is strongly recommended to schedule your visit for a weekday. Moreover, the water level is negligible during the summer months and while the waterfall is never officially closed, there is not much to see or do around the area in summers.

It is located about 15 kilometers from Madikeri

It is dangerous to venture into the falls. Tourists can make photos in front of the waterfall from the barricade on the road side.

There are shops in the vicinity that sell tea and snacks. Limited parking is space is available. Since there is not much of activity to be taken up here visitors just see the falls and move on, so there is no parking problems.

The water fall is copious just after monsoon which is the right time to see the fall in all its splendour. The water cascades down from about 100 feet height between narrow rocky gorges and then pools down and gets drained out as a stream.

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At a distance of 15 km from Madikeri, Abbikolli Falls is a stunning waterfall in Coorg. It is also one of the must-include places in Coorg tour packages.

Located on the Madikeri - Mangaluru Highway, Abbi Kolli, also known as Devarakolli Waterfalls, creates a dreamlike landscape overflowing with rustic appeal amidst the tranquil surroundings. It cascades down from a height of around 70 feet between pointed rocks, and ultimately run like a stream to join the Payaswini River across the road.

It is the most sought-after place and an unofficial rest stop for all those who travel along NH 275. The waterfall presents a surreal scenery rich with natural beauty and tranquility. The view from the waterfall is amazing and the tea you get here is splendid. Visitors could also have a delightful time with family and friends by sipping a hot cup of tea at the nearby tea stalls.

During summer, the waterfall is dead and no one even notices it. However, in the monsoon season, the sound of the gushing water is heard from a distance and commuters stop over for a refreshing sprinkle of cold water that flows from the hill on their tired faces. It is safe to admire the splendid waterfall from a distance as it not advisable to enter into its...