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Burude Falls — Top Tier

The Top Tier of Burude Falls is the uppermost cascade section of the waterfall, where the water first breaks over the lip of the rock face. Located on the Burude stream (Sharavathi River system) in Western Ghats, between Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga districts, this section of the falls is best experienced during October to March (post-monsoon best).

Main FallsBurude Falls
LocationWestern Ghats, between Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga districts
River / SourceBurude stream (Sharavathi River system)
StateKarnataka
Falls TypeMulti-tiered forest waterfall with canyon
Best SeasonOctober to March (post-monsoon best)

About This Section

This page documents the uppermost cascade section of Burude Falls — where the water first breaks over the lip of the rock face. Burude Falls is a dramatic multi-tiered waterfall and canyon complex in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, notable for its narrow slot canyon, multiple viewpoints, and dense Malnad forest setting

Burude Falls flows on the Burude stream (Sharavathi River system) in Uttara Kannada / Shivamogga, Karnataka. The falls reach 50–120m. This top tier section is a distinct viewpoint within the larger waterfall complex.

Viewing & Access

To reach the top tier of Burude Falls, first reach the main falls complex in Uttara Kannada / Shivamogga, Karnataka. Forest trek required; best accessed from Talguppa or Siddapur. The top tier is where the water first breaks over the lip of the rock face of the main cascade.

The primary access route to Burude Falls is: Forest trek required; best accessed from Talguppa or Siddapur

Visitor Information

Best SeasonOctober to March (post-monsoon best)
State / DistrictKarnataka — Uttara Kannada / Shivamogga
RiverBurude stream (Sharavathi River system)
Height (main falls)50–120m
Access NoteForest trek required; best accessed from Talguppa or Siddapur
Special NoteBurude Falls is a dramatic multi-tiered waterfall and canyon complex in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, notable for its narrow slot canyon, multiple viewpoints, and dense Malnad forest setting

Explore Burude Falls

This is one section of the complete Burude Falls waterfall complex. Visit the main page for the complete guide including history, ecology, photography tips, and all viewpoints.

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