Kalhatty Falls, Ooty - Timings, Swimming, Entry Fee, Best Season to Visit
#19 of 46 Places to Visit in Ooty
Distance (From Ooty): 14 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 2-3 Hours
Place Location: On Masinagundi Road
Transportation Options: Bus / Cab / Auto
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 14 km from Ooty, Kalhatty Falls is an attractive waterfall situated on the Ooty - Mysore Road or Sigur Ghat Road. Also known as the Kalahasti Falls, it is one of the top places to visit in Ooty and also one of the best waterfalls in Ooty.
Situated on the slopes of Kalhatti Mountain, the Kalhatty Falls cascades down from a height of 120+ feet and is considered to be an ideal destination for trekking. It is situated at an average height of around 400 feet in the Sigur Plateau of Tamil Nadu.
The Kalhatty-Masinagudi slope is rich in wildlife such as Panthers, Bisons, Wild Buffaloes, Wild Dogs, Spotted Deers, Sambars and different types of hill birds. The falls are accessible from main road through a private tea estate. There is a viewpoint that offers a far view of the falls. One can walk down through a narrow path for 15 minutes (one way) from viewpoint to take a closer view & reach bottom of the falls. The path is usually isolated and not suggested to take after 5 PM.
The falls offer best views during the monsoon season. The falls is mostly dried up in winter & summer seasons.
Timings: 8 AM - 6 PM
