About This Section
This page documents the plunge section of Chunchi Arkavathi Falls — where the water drops with the greatest force into the basin below. The Chunchi-Arkavathi complex is the gorge and plunge system where the Arkavathi River drops through a rocky chasm near Kanakapura — the Chunchi Falls site with multiple viewpoints and gorge approaches
Chunchi Arkavathi Falls flows on the Arkavathi River in Ramanagara, Karnataka. The falls reach 15–20m. This plunge section section is a distinct viewpoint within the larger waterfall complex.
Viewing & Access
To reach the plunge section of Chunchi Arkavathi Falls, first reach the main falls complex in Ramanagara, Karnataka. 2–3 km trek from Kanakapura; 60 km from Bengaluru via NH209. The plunge section is where the water drops with the greatest force into the basin below of the main cascade.
The primary access route to Chunchi Arkavathi Falls is: 2–3 km trek from Kanakapura; 60 km from Bengaluru via NH209
Visitor Information
Explore Chunchi Arkavathi Falls
This is one section of the complete Chunchi Arkavathi Falls waterfall complex. Visit the main page for the complete guide including history, ecology, photography tips, and all viewpoints.