MANIKYADHARA / HONNAMMA FALLS - TRAVEL INFO
Waterfall
At a distance of 25 Kms from Kemmangundi & 29 Kms from Chikmagalur, Manikyadhara Falls (also known as Honnamma Falls) is situated at a distance of 1 km from Baba Budan Giri Dattatreya Peetha in the dense forest.
With a height of about 30 feet, the waterfall is situated in wonderful spot offering great views of Baba Budan Giri Hills. This fall is never dried up and it's a good place it visit in summer as well. There is a protection fencing built at bottom near the pool of the falls where visitors can take a dip below the fall. At a short distance from Dattatreya Peetha, there are well laid steps to reach bottom of the fall from approach road.
Though it can be visited throughout the year, Oct to Apr is the best time to visit this place.