Thottikallu is a place near

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which is famous for a falls called Thottikallu falls, more popularly known as TK falls. It is also known as 'SwarnaMukhi' water falls. SwarnaMukhi translates as 'Golden-Faced'. The route at

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road will lead to a place called Byalemaradadoddi, from where a mud road leads to the falls. The place also has a small shrine.

Tourism

Muneeshwara Swamy Shrine near Thottikallu falls

There is no entry to the Thottikallu Falls as it belongs to Karnataka Forest Department and is considered an elephant corridor. The area is protected and trespassers are fined.

References

Waterfalls of Karnataka Tourist attractions in Bengaluru Geography of Bangalore Rural district Hindu temples in Bangalore Rural district {{BangaloreRural-geo-stub