A Gentle Cascade on the Way to KRS
Balmuri Falls forms where water from the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) dam overflows a check-dam built across the Kaveri, about 11 km before the dam itself and roughly 3 km from the village of Belagola. Unlike a natural waterfall, it's just six feet high and flows gently, more a wide, shallow cascade than a plunging fall — which is exactly what makes it popular for a relaxed picnic.
The water splits into two channels here: one bends right, called Balamuri ("bala" meaning right, "muri" meaning cut in Kannada), and the other bends left, known as Yedamuri. The check-dam itself stretches around 1.6 km, making the whole stretch a pleasant, easy-to-reach stop for anyone exploring the Srirangapatna–KRS route.
Because the falls sit directly on the road most travelers take toward KRS Dam and Brindavan Gardens, Balmuri makes an easy, no-detour stop — ideal for families and casual visitors who want a quick riverside break without committing to a full day trip.
Why Visit
How Balmuri Got Its Name — and Its Water
Balmuri isn't a natural waterfall in the usual sense — it's what happens when the Kaveri, backed up behind the Krishnaraja Sagara (KRS) dam, is allowed to spill over a low check-dam built across the river near Srirangapatna. The water splits into two channels here: one curving right, called Balamuri ("bala" for right, "muri" for cut, in Kannada), and the other curving left, known as Yedamuri. Together they've become one of the most-photographed picnic spots in the Mysore-Mandya belt.
At just six feet high and spread across a check-dam roughly 1.6 km long, Balmuri trades the drama of a natural waterfall for something gentler — wide, shallow, easy-to-reach water that's ideal for a relaxed few hours rather than a trek.
The location places it right in the middle of one of Karnataka's most visited short-trip circuits — close enough to KRS Dam and Brindavan Gardens that most visitors combine all three into a single day out from Mysore.
Plan Your Visit
Because Balmuri's flow depends entirely on how much water is being released from KRS, the character of the falls can change a lot with the seasons. Outside the monsoon months (June–August), the water is calm and shallow enough to wade in comfortably — a big part of the appeal for families. During the monsoon, the release volume goes up and the current becomes genuinely dangerous, so it's best appreciated from the banks rather than up close during those months.
There's no accommodation right at Balmuri itself, but Mysore — with its full range of hotels — is under 20 km away, making it an easy half-day add-on to a longer Mysore trip rather than a destination to stay near.
Getting There
By Road
From Bangalore towards Mysore: Majestic → Nayandahalli → Bidadi → Kengeri → Ramanagara → Channapattana → Maddur → Mandya → Srirangapattana → Belagola → Balmuri Falls.
By Bus
KSRTC and private buses run from Bangalore to Mysore; get down near KRS, then take a shared auto or local bus the rest of the way.
By Train
Express trains run Bangalore to Mysore; from the station, an auto to the city bus stand, then a bus to KRS, followed by a short auto ride to the falls.
By Air
Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore) is around 204 km away; Mysore's domestic airport is just 26 km.
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