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Yellapur
Half a day for two waterfalls, then move on: Yellapur is a nature stop, not a base. Stay in Sirsi (50 km (31 mi)) for more options.Half a day for two waterfalls, then move on: Yellapur is a nature stop, not a base. Stay in Sirsi (31 mi (50 km)) for more options.
Yellapur is a small town in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, set in the Western Ghats. Its reason to stop is Sathodi Falls and Magod Falls, both within 25 km. The town itself has limited accommodation and food; most travellers use it as a quick detour between Hubli and Karwar or as a morning trip from Sirsi.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (post-monsoon, falls at full flow, roads motorable)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, dirt road to Sathodi may be impassable without 4WD)
- Airport
- HBX
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yellapur100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yellapur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyYellapur is safe.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 All emergencies (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHBX Hubli Airport (About 90 km (56 mi), 2 h by taxi or bus).HBX Hubli Airport (About 56 mi (90 km), 2 h by taxi or bus).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws in town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HBX Hubli Airport (About 90 km (56 mi), 2 h by taxi or bus)HBX Hubli Airport (About 56 mi (90 km), 2 h by taxi or bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (27 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yellapur: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
23 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
27 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
24 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws in town. For the waterfalls, hire a taxi from Yellapur (about ₹1,500–2,000 for a half-day trip covering both falls).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sathodi Falls
goDoor to door: About 1 h round trip plus time at falls
Taxi from Yellapur, about 30 min (25 km (16 mi))Taxi from Yellapur, about 30 min (16 mi (25 km))
Best Oct–Feb; last 5 km (3.1 mi) dirt road – check conditions.Best Oct–Feb; last 3.1 mi (5 km) dirt road – check conditions.
Magod Falls
goDoor to door: About 1 h round trip plus time at falls
Taxi from Yellapur, about 25 min (19 km (12 mi))Taxi from Yellapur, about 25 min (12 mi (19 km))
Two leaps, 650 ft drop; no path to the bottom.
Sirsi
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or taxi, about 1 h (50 km (31 mi))Bus or taxi, about 1 h (31 mi (50 km))
Better accommodation and food; also a base for other waterfalls.
Dandeli
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Taxi, about 1.5 h (70 km (43 mi))Taxi, about 1.5 h (43 mi (70 km))
River rafting and wildlife; best as a separate trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yellapur town centre
Very limited options; basic lodges only.
Sirsi
50 km (31 mi) away, wider choice of hotels and homestays.31 mi (50 km) away, wider choice of hotels and homestays.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) (taxi share, basic meal)
- Mid
- ₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) (private taxi, better meal)
Trip budget
| Basic lodge room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Half-day taxi to both falls1 × ₹2,000 · check | ₹2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹580 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,190 per person per day, bed included | ₹6,380≈ US$75 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Vegetarian thali meal | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi Yellapur → Sathodi Falls (one way)check | ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last 5 km (3.1 mi) to Sathodi Falls is a dirt road; check conditions before going in monsoon.Last 3.1 mi (5 km) to Sathodi Falls is a dirt road; check conditions before going in monsoon.
- No path to the bottom of Magod Falls – stay on the viewing platform.
- Vegetarian food only in local restaurants; no alcohol available in town.
- BSNL mobile network works; other carriers may have weak signal.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- All emergencies
- 112
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ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದಯವಿಟ್ಟುTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- All emergencies112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hubli → Yellapur by bus: about ₹100–150 (≈ US$2), 2 h (check)
- Yellapur → Sirsi by bus: about ₹60–100 (≈ US$1–2), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- ಸಾತೋಡಿ ಜಲಪಾತಕ್ಕೆ ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much to Sathodi Falls? (Saathodi jalapaatakke eshtu?)
- ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ? — Where is the bus stand? (Bus nildhaana ellide?)
- ಸಸ್ಯಾಹಾರ ಮಾತ್ರ — Vegetarian food only (Sasyahaara maatra)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (Dhanyavaadagalu)
Kannada is the local language; Hindi and English are understood in tourist spots.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yellapur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb (post-monsoon, falls at full flow, roads motorable) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, dirt road to Sathodi may be impassable without 4WD) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Sathodi Falls and Magod Falls with seasonal road status.
- Eat pages for the two or three restaurants in Yellapur.
- Taxi contact numbers verified annually.
Sources
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