Arbi Falls near Udupi

Bandaje Arbi Falls is located in Charmudi Ghats in Dakshina Kannada district, around 12km away from Ujire (close to Dharmasthala). Ever since the discovery of this wonderful water fall in the interior of the most mysteriously wonderful Western Ghats the visitors’ flow has increased a lot. The trekkers enjoy the amazing challenges set ahead by the designer rocks arrayed on both sides of the falls.
One needs to be physically and mentally fit to take up a full on trekking trudge in the valleys of Western Ghats. The place is accessible through road till the forest range. Rest of the area has to be covered through trekking. Once you reach the falls after an extremely tiresome expedition you can sit and cherish the cool water and the heavenly ambiance around.
However there is a happy news for the adventure lovers that many groups are there to plan your trip to the Arbi falls. These people will arrange the journey and the safety measures to be taken. Since it is in the middle of the jungle, one can easily get lost on the way. The trekking area is a green and dry grass ascend which makes it thrilling as well as exhaustive. But the destination takes away all the anguish you under go.
Wildlife in the surrounding area
The wild life is also an attraction but beware of the variety of reptiles awaiting. Some can be poisonous too. The place is to be best explored with an able headed guide since the trails can be confusing. The ideal time is post monsoon and even summer is also good since it can rain anytime in that side of the mountain. Trip will be satisfied if we are well prepared for any rainfall and other natural happenings since there is absolutely no shelter other than nature near the falls.