One of those trips which begin by planning something end up something else.. The trip was to go visit Shivanasamudra & Talakad and we ended up visiting the two falls nearby.
It beautiful on the way.. It is around 140 kms from Bangalore. We left from Jayanagar took Bannergetta road to join Mysore road via NICE road.. Once you cross Maddur you will see a road leading to Talakadu on left. Take that route and follow the signs, at some distance you will see the signs for Talakadu.. You will not miss it… and on that route you will in between see signs for falls..
You can visit all the places Shivanasamudra, Talakad and the two falls in a day and return back.. Ensure you visit Bharachukki falls the last.. This way if you have plans to get wet, you can so at the end..
We first went off to Gaganchukki falls.. Had a to pay a token of 10 Rs for entry.. I wouldn’t say the falls was flowing with full strength; it was breathtaking and very majestic!! We spent some time enjoying the scenic beauty and eating kala jamun’s and avla’s.. At this falls you cannot go down close to the falls with all warning signs for danger.. So we decided no point staying here longer and go down towards Bharachukki falls where you could get close to the water..
It’s around 13 Km drive from Gaganachukki falls and in between we encountered a spot where the river Kaveri was flowing silently and it was kind of a view point for the river.. And there is a famous Dargah on the way from which the view is supposedly even more beautiful.. We did not stop on the way there as I was full on excited to get into waters to dip my legs.. Well I ended up dipping just more than my legs.. Once you reach Gaganachukki you can walk down the stone stairs to the banks of the falls.. You can take coracle rides to see the falls.. Pay around 200Rs max and enjoy the ride and the view. But since my last trip to hogennikal was very recent and I had enjoyed the rides there, I decided to skip the ride and walk down by crossing the small streams to reach the falls.. It’s just amazing to feel the cold fresh water touch you.. And the sound of the gushing waters has a spell binding effect on you.. We enjoyed the waters for an hour or so. Then It was time we got freshen up and leave back to Bangalore.. Ofcourse we were hungry as we had forgotten that it was way beyond lunch time with all the view and the excitement to enjoy the falls..
Where there is public you will find vendors selling food and all. You can eat good fish, hot bhajji, more or less small snacks .. Be careful of monkeys.. They are one naught bunch.. Not scared shit of anyone.. I have had my share of incidences with them trust me they are not to be messed with..
On Mysore road you have café coffee days to kamat to mc’D.. And it’s barely 30 -40 kms from the falls.. So you will not have issue with restrooms or food..
The way back was again through the same route.. so we reached back Bangalore in no time.. No tips and tricks for this trip.. as the road was good and travelling by car has its own advantage..
Have a safe trip and Happy travelling!!
It beautiful on the way.. It is around 140 kms from Bangalore. We left from Jayanagar took Bannergetta road to join Mysore road via NICE road.. Once you cross Maddur you will see a road leading to Talakadu on left. Take that route and follow the signs, at some distance you will see the signs for Talakadu.. You will not miss it… and on that route you will in between see signs for falls..
You can visit all the places Shivanasamudra, Talakad and the two falls in a day and return back.. Ensure you visit Bharachukki falls the last.. This way if you have plans to get wet, you can so at the end..
We first went off to Gaganchukki falls.. Had a to pay a token of 10 Rs for entry.. I wouldn’t say the falls was flowing with full strength; it was breathtaking and very majestic!! We spent some time enjoying the scenic beauty and eating kala jamun’s and avla’s.. At this falls you cannot go down close to the falls with all warning signs for danger.. So we decided no point staying here longer and go down towards Bharachukki falls where you could get close to the water..
It’s around 13 Km drive from Gaganachukki falls and in between we encountered a spot where the river Kaveri was flowing silently and it was kind of a view point for the river.. And there is a famous Dargah on the way from which the view is supposedly even more beautiful.. We did not stop on the way there as I was full on excited to get into waters to dip my legs.. Well I ended up dipping just more than my legs.. Once you reach Gaganachukki you can walk down the stone stairs to the banks of the falls.. You can take coracle rides to see the falls.. Pay around 200Rs max and enjoy the ride and the view. But since my last trip to hogennikal was very recent and I had enjoyed the rides there, I decided to skip the ride and walk down by crossing the small streams to reach the falls.. It’s just amazing to feel the cold fresh water touch you.. And the sound of the gushing waters has a spell binding effect on you.. We enjoyed the waters for an hour or so. Then It was time we got freshen up and leave back to Bangalore.. Ofcourse we were hungry as we had forgotten that it was way beyond lunch time with all the view and the excitement to enjoy the falls..
Where there is public you will find vendors selling food and all. You can eat good fish, hot bhajji, more or less small snacks .. Be careful of monkeys.. They are one naught bunch.. Not scared shit of anyone.. I have had my share of incidences with them trust me they are not to be messed with..
On Mysore road you have café coffee days to kamat to mc’D.. And it’s barely 30 -40 kms from the falls.. So you will not have issue with restrooms or food..
The way back was again through the same route.. so we reached back Bangalore in no time.. No tips and tricks for this trip.. as the road was good and travelling by car has its own advantage..
Have a safe trip and Happy travelling!!
awwwwwwwww lucky u. I'm stuck at home with multiple kannada channels ;)