Waterfall Trips from Bangalore

Karnataka and Kerala's waterfalls run hardest in the monsoon months and stay worth a visit for a good stretch after, which makes a waterfall trip from Bangalore one of the more season-dependent choices you can make. This collection currently covers two: Hogenakkal Falls, where the Kaveri river drops through a rocky gorge and coracle rides are part of the experience, and the Kochi & Athirappilly trip, which pairs a Kerala city visit with Athirappilly's falls at their most dramatic during the monsoon. Hogenakkal is the closer of the two and currently runs as a one-day trip from Bangalore — a full day built around the falls, the gorge and the coracle rides on the river, without an overnight stay. Kochi & Athirappilly currently runs as a longer trip that combines time in Kochi with the drive out to Athirappilly, and includes an overnight stay given the distance involved. As with any itinerary, confirm current duration on the specific trip page before booking. Because both destinations are waterfalls, water levels and how close you can get to the falls change significantly with the season — heavier and more dramatic in and just after the monsoon, calmer at other times of year. If seeing the falls at their fullest matters to you, the monsoon and post-monsoon months are the better window; check the specific trip page for guidance on the best time to travel and any seasonal changes to the itinerary. Both trips involve some walking on uneven, wet terrain near the water, so footwear with grip matters more here than on a temple or city trip. Neither requires trekking experience, but caution around the water's edge is worth taking seriously, especially with children. Full inclusions, pickup points and the day-by-day plan for each trip are on their respective trip pages.