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Kethanahalli Falls is a seasonal waterfall in Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka, India. It is also searched for as Vivekananda Falls. No government or tourism-department page that was found lists it, so there is no official entry fee, timing or access rule to quote. This guide gives what the official sources do confirm about the area, what one private travel site says about the route, and what you should check locally before you go.
Last checked: 4 October 2026, on the Karnataka Tourism and Chikkaballapur district websites, plus one private travel site for the route description (all linked in the sources at the end).
Kethanahalli Falls at a glance
| Question | Answer | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| State and district | Karnataka, Chikkaballapur district | Official district and tourism sites cover the district; the falls are placed there by a private site |
| Entry fee | Not found on any official page | Confirm locally |
| Opening hours | Not found on any official page | Confirm locally |
| When it flows | Seasonal; reported as flowing mainly in the monsoon, best after the monsoon | One private site |
| Road and walk | Leave the main road, about 1 km of rough road to the parking spot, then about 2 km of walking that is mostly slippery | One private site |
| Distance | About 72 km from Bengaluru, 13 km from Chikkaballapur town, 12 km from Chikkaballapur railway station | One private site |
Anything marked “private site” comes from a single source, karnatakaexplore.com, which describes itself as Karnataka Explore and is not a government website. Treat those figures as a starting point and check them with someone local or on a map app on the day.
Where is Kethanahalli Falls?
Chikkaballapur is a district in Karnataka, India. Karnataka Tourism says it was formed in 2007 out of Kolar district, that it is bordered by Kolar, Bengaluru Rural, Tumkuru and the state of Andhra Pradesh, and that Chikkaballapur is around 60 km from Bengaluru city. The falls are described by the private site as being in Chikkaballapur district, about 13 km from Chikkaballapur city.
How to reach Kethanahalli Falls from Bengaluru and Chikkaballapur
No official page gives a route to the falls. The steps below combine the official distance to Chikkaballapur with the private site’s description of the last stretch.
- First, get to Chikkaballapur town. Karnataka Tourism puts it around 60 km from Bengaluru city.
- From there the private site gives about 13 km to the falls, and about 12 km from the railway station. It says you need to take a deviation from the main road and drive about 1 km on a rough patch, then park.
- After parking, the private site says you trek about 2 km, mostly slippery.
- Journey time was not given by any source checked, so this guide gives none. Ask for local directions at Chikkaballapur before you set out, because the last stretch is not on any official route page.
Karnataka Tourism does not list the falls, and a search on its site for “kethanahalli” returned no results on 4 October 2026. The district website’s places-of-interest page lists Nandi Hills, Chintamani, Gummanayaka Fort, Muddenahalli, Jakkalamadagu Dam, Nehru Guest House, Tippu Drop, the Visvesvaraiah tomb, Surasadmagiri hill (Gudibanda) and Srinivasa Sagara Kere, but not the falls.
Best time to visit and how to stay safe
The private site calls it a small, seasonal waterfall that flows only during the monsoon, and says the best time to visit is after the monsoon. No official rainfall or flow data for this waterfall was found. If you go outside the rainy season, expect that it may have little or no water.
- The reported 2 km walk is mostly slippery, so it is not an easy flat trail. Wear shoes with a good grip.
- Do not enter fast-flowing or rising water, and turn back if the rocks or the weather look unsafe.
- Carry your own water and take your rubbish back with you.
- Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return, because the last stretch is away from the main road.
Is there an entry fee, ticket or timing?
No official source checked mentions a fee, a ticket counter or opening hours for Kethanahalli Falls. This guide does not repeat the “free entry” or “open 24 hours” claims found on some sites, because no source for them was found. Ask locally before you go, including whether anyone charges for parking or restricts access on the day.
Is Kethanahalli Falls the same as Vivekananda Falls?
Many people search for both names and some private travel sites use them for the same place, but no official page was found that confirms the link. If you are asking locally, try both names and also the spellings Kethenahalli and Kyathanahalli.
What else is near Chikkaballapur?
These places come from the official Chikkaballapur district website. Distances from the falls are not given by any source, so none are stated here.
- Nandi Hills, which the district site says is 60 km north of Bangalore and 1,478 metres above sea level. Our Nandi Hills entry fee guide covers tickets, timings and parking.
- Muddenahalli, the birthplace of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, with his home converted into a museum, and the Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple at Nandi village.
- Gummanayaka Fort, 16 km east of Bagepalli.
- Surasadmagiri hill near Gudibanda town, with a fort on the hill.
Kethanahalli Falls FAQ
Where is Kethanahalli Falls located?
In Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka. A private travel site places it about 13 km from Chikkaballapur city and about 72 km from Bengaluru.
How do I reach Kethanahalli Falls from Bangalore?
Go to Chikkaballapur first (around 60 km from Bengaluru according to Karnataka Tourism), then ask locally for the turn from the main road. The private site describes about 1 km of rough road and a walk of about 2 km that is mostly slippery.
What is the distance from Chikkaballapur to Kethanahalli Falls?
The private site says about 13 km from Chikkaballapur city and 12 km from the railway station. No official source gives this figure.
Is there an entry fee or ticket for Kethanahalli Falls?
None was found on an official page. Confirm with locals on the day.
What are the Kethanahalli Falls timings?
No official timings were found. The falls are an outdoor, seasonal site, so plan to visit in daylight.
Is Kethanahalli Falls the same as Vivekananda Falls?
Some private travel sites use both names for the same place, but no official source confirms it.
When does Kethanahalli Falls have water?
The private site says it flows mainly during the monsoon and recommends going after the monsoon. Check recent conditions before you travel.
Are there photos and reviews on this page?
No. This page has no reviews and only repeats information that has a named source.
