Muthyala Maduvu (Pearl Valley)

Pearl Valley gets its name from the way the water breaks into fine, pearl-like droplets as it falls through the narrow rock gap here, though the flow is entirely seasonal and can reduce to a trickle outside the post-monsoon months. A set of stone steps leads down into a small cave passage where the stream runs through.

It's a modest sight compared to the Shivanasamudra falls further out, but its proximity to the city — under an hour and a half — makes it a reasonable half-day option when you don't want to commit to a full day trip. Combine it with the nearby Anekal town for lunch.