Nestling beside the Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Nagarhole,) Iruppu Falls presents a stunning sight during the monsoon. From their humble origins in the Brahmagiri Range , the falls plunge 170ft. in two distinct stages. They come down to earth to flow as Lakshmana Theertha (Sacred River of Lakshmana.) The ceaseless music of the falls and the hush of the densely wooded forest surrounding them makes this a great picnic spot. A forest trail leads from these falls to the Brahmagiri Peak in Southern Kodagu . En route to the falls, the Rameshwara Temple attracts a large number of pilgrims during the festival of Shivaratri. 

This tributary is called LakshmaNa Teertha who origin is in the Brahma Giri peaks in side the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary.The other places of interest nearby are Brahmagiri peak, a place called pakshi-pataLa. Except the waterfall all other places are inside the wildlife sanctuary and need permission to enter the sanctuary. This waterfall is also known as LakshmaNa teertha falls.Originating from Bramhagiri peaks, water from Iruppu falls leads into Lakshmana Teertha River in the plains.

Stand close to the falls and feel the tiny droplets splash on your face. Rest assured, you would have never felt more relaxed and enthralled before.aterfalls are among the greatest wonders of nature that one can find on earth. And Karnataka has plenty of them to beckon you to these lands again and again. Explore these marvel and see for yourself, what is it in them that makes them a fantasy.