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{{Infobox waterfall | {{Infobox waterfall | ||
| name = Irupu Falls | | name = Irupu Falls | ||
| photo = | | photo = Iruppu Falls (49099719332).jpg | ||
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| location = [[Kodagu District]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]] | | location = Kurchi, [[Kodagu District]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]] | ||
| coords = {{coord|11|58|2.22|N|75|59|1.56|E|region:IN|display=inline,title}} | | coords = {{coord|11|58|2.22|N|75|59|1.56|E|region:IN|display=inline,title}} | ||
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The '''Irupu Falls''' (also '''Iruppu Falls''') are located in the [[Brahmagiri (hill)|Brahmagiri]] Range<ref name="TravelCoorg">[http://www.travelcoorg.com/hotels_itinerary/packages.asp?id=767&aid=2 High Falls Holiday]</ref> in the [[Kodagu]] [[district]] of [[Karnataka]], [[India]], bordering the [[Wayanad]] district of [[Kerala]]. It is a fresh water cascade and is situated at a distance of 48 km from [[Virajpet]] on the highway to [[Nagarhole]].<ref name="CoorgHillStation">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20040816080534/http://www.hillstationsinindia.com/south-india-hill-stations/coorg.html Coorg Hill Station]}}</ref> The falls are also known as the Lakshmana Tirtha Falls, derived from the name of the tributary of Cauvery which starts from these falls, the [[Lakshmana Tirtha River]].<ref name="KarnatakaTourism">{{Cite web |url=http://www.karnatakatourism.org/sites/des_west_iruppu.html |title=Karnataka Tourism |access-date=30 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070608135907/http://www.karnatakatourism.org/sites/des_west_iruppu.html |archive-date=8 June 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
The '''Irupu Falls''' (also '''Iruppu Falls''') | |||
A forest trail leads from | A forest trail leads from the falls to the Brahmagiri Peak in Southern [[Kodagu]]. Irupu Falls is a major tourist attraction as well as a pilgrimage spot. A famous [[Shiva]] temple, the Rameshwara Temple is situated on the banks of the [[Lakshmana Tirtha River]],<ref name="CoorgHillStation" /> en route to the Falls. This temple attracts many pilgrims during the festival of [[Shivaratri]].<ref name="KarnatakaTourism" /> | ||
== The legend == | == The legend == | ||
According to popular legend, [[Rama]] and [[Lakshmana]], passed along the Bhramagiri range whilst searching for Rama's beloved, [[Sita]]. When Rama asked Lakshmana to fetch him drinking water, Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri hills and brought into being the river Lakshmana Tirtha.<ref name="Coorg">[http://www.karnataka.com/tourism/coorg/ Coorg, The Scotland of India]</ref> Due to this legend, the falls is believed to possess the power to cleanse sins and is visited by thousands of devotees on Shivaratri day.<ref name="IncredibleIndia">{{Cite web |url=http://www.incredibleindiaholiday.com/incredible-india-hill-resorts/coorg-hill-resorts.html |title=Coorg Hill Resorts |access-date=30 July 2007 |archive-date=17 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070817120851/http://www.incredibleindiaholiday.com/incredible-india-hill-resorts/coorg-hill-resorts.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
== How to reach == | |||
Irupu is situated 48 km from [[Virajpet]], 260 km from [[Bangalore]], 240 km from [[Mangalore]] and 120 km from [[Mysore]]. The falls can be visited by the [[highway]] from [[Gonikopal]] to [[Nagerhole National Park]] off the Kutta Road after [[Srimangala]].<ref name="Coorg" /> | |||
== | ===By air=== | ||
The nearest airport is the [[Kannur International Airport]] (101 KM) through the [[Western Ghats]]. [[Mysore Airport]] (113 KM) may also be used to reach the falls. | |||
== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | |||
Irupu falls, Coorg 02.jpg|With visitors | |||
From top of Irupu Falls.jpg|Taken from near the top | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Other places of interest == | == Other places of interest == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[List of waterfalls]] | |||
* [[List of waterfalls in India]] | * [[List of waterfalls in India]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{commons category|Irupu Falls}} | {{commons category|Irupu Falls}} | ||
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kodagu district]] | [[Category:Tourist attractions in Kodagu district]] | ||
[[Category:Geography of Kodagu district]] | [[Category:Geography of Kodagu district]] | ||
[[Category:Waterfalls of India]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:36, 1 February 2026
| Irupu Falls | |
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| Location | Kurchi, Kodagu District, Karnataka, India |
| Coordinates | 11°58′2.22″N 75°59′1.56″E / 11.9672833°N 75.9837667°E |
| Total height | 170 ft |
| Number of drops | 2 |
| Watercourse | Lakshmana Tirtha River |
The Irupu Falls (also Iruppu Falls) are located in the Brahmagiri Range[1] in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, India, bordering the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a fresh water cascade and is situated at a distance of 48 km from Virajpet on the highway to Nagarhole.[2] The falls are also known as the Lakshmana Tirtha Falls, derived from the name of the tributary of Cauvery which starts from these falls, the Lakshmana Tirtha River.[3]
A forest trail leads from the falls to the Brahmagiri Peak in Southern Kodagu. Irupu Falls is a major tourist attraction as well as a pilgrimage spot. A famous Shiva temple, the Rameshwara Temple is situated on the banks of the Lakshmana Tirtha River,[2] en route to the Falls. This temple attracts many pilgrims during the festival of Shivaratri.[3]
The legend[edit | edit source]
According to popular legend, Rama and Lakshmana, passed along the Bhramagiri range whilst searching for Rama's beloved, Sita. When Rama asked Lakshmana to fetch him drinking water, Lakshmana shot an arrow into the Brahmagiri hills and brought into being the river Lakshmana Tirtha.[4] Due to this legend, the falls is believed to possess the power to cleanse sins and is visited by thousands of devotees on Shivaratri day.[5]
How to reach[edit | edit source]
Irupu is situated 48 km from Virajpet, 260 km from Bangalore, 240 km from Mangalore and 120 km from Mysore. The falls can be visited by the highway from Gonikopal to Nagerhole National Park off the Kutta Road after Srimangala.[4]
By air[edit | edit source]
The nearest airport is the Kannur International Airport (101 KM) through the Western Ghats. Mysore Airport (113 KM) may also be used to reach the falls.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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With visitors -
Taken from near the top
Other places of interest[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ High Falls Holiday
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Coorg Hill Station[usurped]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Karnataka Tourism". Archived from the original on 8 June 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2007.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Coorg, The Scotland of India
- ↑ "Coorg Hill Resorts". Archived from the original on 17 August 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2007.