Chikhale Falls is a gift from nature to the people of Belgaum and places nearby it. The place is a paradise during the monsoons and feels heavenly. If you are planning to visit Chikhale Falls any time soon, then here we have provided all the details that you need to know about the fall.
Chikhale Falls lies in the city of Chikale, which has a range of beautiful waterfalls. To reach the place from Belgaum you need to travel almost 40 km from the main city.
Best Time to Visit Chikahle Falls
The best time to visit Chikhale Falls is during the monsoons and it’s when you’ll get the most picturesque view from the mountains and the waterfall will be in its full beauty. My advice would be to reach the place early and leave by 4-5 pm.
Although, you can visit the place almost all year round to get the most beautiful view you must visit it during the monsoon at least once as the clouds and fog are just in front hugging you.
How to Reach Chikhale Falls
If you are visiting the place from Belgaum (Belagavi) it will take you around 1 hour as the place is almost 40 km from the city. You need to move towards the South-West direction to reach the destination.
If you visit the place from Dharwad, it will take you 2 hours and 30 minutes as the place is almost 100 km from Dharwad and you need to move towards the North-West direction to reach it.
Doesn’t matter where you go, the roads are good except for a few places and you’ll get beautiful views all your journey.
When you reach the Chikale village, you need to park your vehicle and trek for almost 2.5 km to reach your final destination and experience the beauty of the place.
Things to Do in Chikhale Falls
The place is not big and there are not many things to do, but here are some of the things that I used to do whenever I visited Chikahle Falls:
- Trekking
- Explore the Place
- Waterfalls
- Sightseeing
- Spending quality time
Restaurants Near Chikhale Falls
There are a few restaurants near Chikhale Falls to wipe out your hunger:
- Vishnu Dhaba
- Shri Laxmi Dhaba
- Tulsi Hotel
- Kunjan Dhaba
- Shri Dattchaya bhojnalay
- Bhagwati Family restaurant
- Guru Dhaba
Believe it or not, but the weather and place make the food really tasty and I can say you will get the best food of your life.
Chikhale Falls Photos
To Wrap Up
All I can say is if you have not seen this place till now, then it’s a must-visit. Whether you are a local of Belgaum, like me, or a tourist, Chikhale Falls should be on your list of places to visit in Belgaum.
If you have any other queries, you can ask in the comments below.