Yellapur

Uttar Kannada , Karnataka

Yellapur in Karnataka is one of the places that will show you the diversity of this state. It is always surprising to see how very different each part of this state it. When some places are steeped in history and ruins, some languishing prettily by the Konkan sea, others are nestled in the wonderfully in the Western Ghats. This is one state that will fascinate you at every turn and each of the places here are worth exploring for their beauty. Yellapur is but famous for the two natural falls that are found here. Located in the Western Ghats, the falls and the adjoining hills and valleys provide you with a vista that you will not forget very easily. It is said that the best time to visit falls is during the monsoon season- well not so with the Satoddi falls in Yellapur. These are one of the most famous falls in Karnataka and their beauty will surely take your breath away. A gushing and extremely exuberant scene awaits you everytime you visit the Satoddi falls. Magod Falls is situated 19 km away from Yellapura, in the village of Magodu. Here, the Bedthi river takes two distinct leaps to hurtle from a height of 650 ft. into a rocky ravine. The sunset point close to this fall just completes the experience for you. There is a village called Kalache just 30 km from Yellapur. Hundreds of tourists visit this place every year. This is one place that offers you so many sides of nature that you cannot help but take a peek. Yellapur is definitely one of the places that should be high up on your list to visit.