Balmuri falls
Balmuri falls is a man-made waterfall located at Srirangapatna, Mandya district (near Mysore), Karnataka State, India. Krishnahaja Sagara is built across the lives Kaveri. Balmuri waterfall (KRS) Dam is caused by a cascade of water overflowing the checkdan built accoss the river, making it one of the best picnic spot.
Balmuri is around 11kms before KRS dam. Belagola is a village between Mysore and KRS which is around 8 kms from KRS, and Balmuri is 3 kms from Belagola. The water from the dam flows and splits into two where one turns to the right (Bala) getting the name ‘Balamuri’ and the other to the left (Yeda) called ‘Yedamuri. ‘Bala – Right’ and ‘Muri – Cut’ in Kannada
The fall is just Six feet in height, and the water flows at low velocity, unlike that of a natural waterfalls. The length of Checkdam is around 1.6 km, and 3 to 4 feet wide.
Balmuri falls Entry Fees
Entry fees – ₹0
Parking fees – ₹20
Balmuri falls Timings
Mon – Sun – 7.30 AM – 7.30 PM
Best time to Visit Bhoo Varahaswamy temple
All around the year. Especially September to May. During Monsoon (June, July, August) the velocity of water will be high and it will be risky.
Balmuri falls Website
There Is No Official Website
Balmuri falls Email
There Is No Official Email Address
Balmuri falls Phone Number
There Is No Contact Number
Balmuri falls Address
Balmuri Falls, Belagola
Srinagapatanam, Yadathittu,
Karnataka 571606
Balmuri falls Accommodation
Balmuri falls has no accommodation facilities for visitors.
There are Good Hotels available near KRS or you can reach Mysore
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Gumbaz
Jumma Masjid / Masjid-e-Ala
Karighatta
Ranganathaswamy Temple
Kshanambika devi temple
Kunti Betta
Balmuri falls Distance
From Bangalore – 138 kilometres
From Mysore – 16 kilometres
From Krishnaraja Sagara Dam (KRS) – 7 kilometres
How to reach Balmuri falls
KSRTC (Bus)
KSRTC and Private Buses are available from Bangalore to Mysore (fare: ₹160/-) from there you can reach Krishnaraja Sagara Dam (KRS) , from Krishnaraja Sagara Dam (KRS) shared autos and buses are available to reach the falls
ISRTC(Train)
Express train is available to Mysore from Bangalore (fare: ₹70/-), From Railway station, you can take an auto to City bus stop, from city bus stop you can take bus to Krishnaraja Sagara Dam (KRS) , from Krishnaraja Sagara Dam (KRS) shared autos and buses are available to reach the falls
NOTE – please do contact Indian Railways (IRCTC) for better clarity on train timings & updated Pricing
Air
Nearest International Airport( kempegowda airport Bangalore) is 204 Kms from Balmuri falls
Nearest Domestic Airport (Mandakalli Airport Mysore) is 26 Kms from Balmuri falls
Bike / Car
Bangalore to Mysore
Majestic (Kempe Gowda bus station) – Nayandahalli – Bidadi – Kengeri – Ramanagara – Channapattana – Madduru- Mandya- Srirangapattana- Belagola- Balmuri falls