Manikyadhara Falls

                    Manikyadhara Falls is a very popular tourist place. The Baba Budan Giri Hills being nearby, the Manikyadhara Falls is perfect for some quality time with your family.. The beauty of trekking trails surrounds this entire area. Open grounds provide camping sites as well. Manikyadhara Falls are in Shola Forest. It is a perennial water cascade. Manikyadhara Falls is always available at all times of the year. This is characterized with beautiful surroundings and greenery. There is a legend behind Manikyadhara Falls. Saint Hazrat Dada Hayath Mir Khalandar came to this place. He had four disciples with him. They were searching for water. Because they did not find even a drop of water there, they requested the almighty to help them. Suddenly, their prayers were fulfilled. A cascade fell from a great height. This is the reason why that cascade is held holy by many people. The devotees make a silent prayer in front of Hazrat Dada Hayath Mir Khalandar during the visit. The people of the area bathe in the water, believing it to have curative powers. A special feature about this Manikyadhara Falls is the temperature of the water. Even during the summer season, the temperature of the water is cold. If you want to experience waterfall water at its coldest, then take a dip in the pond here. The experience is rejuvenating. The Manikyadhara Falls are frequented by Muslims from all over the country. It is considered a pilgrimage site for Muslims. Everyone who bathes in these waters leaves back a piece of their garment. They do this so that their wishes are fulfilled by the saint God. Pilgrims offer prayers here for a variety of reasons. One among them is to find alliances for unmarried girls who are finding it difficult to get good grooms. The falls are a fantastic place amongst places to visit in Chikmagalur given that it is holy and at the same time a fun place to be in. So you get a unique experience when you visit this place.

Best Time to visit: September to May is the best time to visit here