Abbey Falls, Madikeri, Karnataka

Abbey Falls is a waterfall situated 6km away from Madikeri town in Kodagu district of Karnataka. It is inside a private coffee plantation near to the Madikeri - Kushalnagar road. The sound of the waterfalls can be heard from the main road during the rainy season. The water falling through this falls flows to the Cauvery river. 

Abby Falls or the Abbi Water Falls is situated just 7-8 kilometers from Madikeri town [Galibeedu road]. 'Abbi' in coorgie means a waterfall .A waterfall you don�t want to miss. The British called it the Jessie waterfalls in memory of Jessie the daughter of Madikeri's first captain. It is located in a private property and decently maintained. Abby cascades 70 ft down to flow as a small river .The falls appear suddenly, the water cascading over rocks into calm pools. A path through coffee and cardamom plantation off the main road adds to the attraction of the falls. Enjoy the gushing, roaring beauty but a desire to take a dip in the cool waters may prove to be risky. Reaching the place is a nice ride in itself as the road that drives you is very narrow with lots of turns and twists, ups and downs a two wheeler ride would be JOLLY one. A nature welcomes you at every turn .The route to this Falls one Has to go through private Coffee estates. The Foggy Spray issuing forth from the stream flowing over a precipe makes a spectacular sight when viewed from a convenient spot. The water flow is very high during the monsoon season and during the dry seasons the flow is considerably less. The falls is more enjoyable within the fenced area wherefrom you get its friendly pose for your camera. A hanging bridge has now been built across the gorge here offering a good view of the falls. The best time to visit is early winter when the monsoons bring plenty of water. Do take Immense care at this falls as adventure stuffs in the falls has always led to a sorrow ending..

One of the most popular tourist spots in Coorg, Abbey Falls is located 7 km from Madikeri. The river Kaveri makes a descent here from a height of about 70 feet, providing a spellbinding sight. The cascading crystal clear water in the midst of the emerald floras that surround the fall, is something you will get only in Coorg. The falls is a perfect picnic spot with unexplored walking trails around the area.

Recently, a hanging bridge has been laid across the gorge adding to the beauty of the place. The explorer in you will be really delighted to know about the unexplored and untrodden area around the falls. To reach the falls, one has to take a 500 m downhill walk from the end of the road. The area around this fall is rich with coffee bushes and wild vines and creepers.