Saturday, July 9, 2011

One day trip to Gaganachukki & Bharachukki falls


One day trip to Shivanasamudra
( Gaganachukki & Bharachukki falls )


Best Visiting time : June to September ( the water falls looks full and gorgeous during this season). The climate is moderate entire year.
It was a short one day trip 

Thanks to hotstuff for his help with directions. Just after Maddur, we took the left to Malavali. The road till Malavali was not great and certain stretch was bad. We could not travel at more than 30-40KM/hr. From Malavali till Ganaganchukki, the road was good. It was newly laid I think. The journey from Maddur to Gaganachukki took close to 90 minutes. We reached Gaganachukki . Though the waterfalls was not at its best (as I have seen in few other photos), still it looked good. There was not much of crowd when we went, but before we could return, lot of school children arrived by then. We spent close to an hour. Some photos I took on the way and in Gaganachukki.







Here the River Cauvery meanders to fall into cascading Shivasamudram Falls. This sparking waterfalls flows through the abundant sylvan forest of Karnataka in Deccan Plateau, plunges 320 feet into gorge into a spate, breaking into a cloud of misty foam. The falls are 893 metres wide.



In the Western Ghats of Kodagu district at Talacauvery, River Cauvery emerges and meanders to join the Rivers Harangi, Hemavathi, Lakshmana Thirtha and Kapila creating number of waterfalls. Cauvery forms many islands throughout its journey from Talacaurvery to Bay of Bengal. One such island is Shivanasamudra or Bluff. At Shivasamudram also called Bluff or Simsha, this water falls has twin jumps, the Gagana Chukki or the Western falls and the Bara/Bhara Chukki or the Eastern falls.





Quite a capacity that, and we also received some help from the boatman to get the Moped in and out of the boat. He charged Rs 100 for an round 


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 Bike has its own advantage.. & adventures


                                



No Proper

  • Food Accommodation
  • Fuel in Bunks Fill in Maddur or Kollegala






How to Reach:Nearest Railway Station: MandyaNearest Airport:Mysore AirportBy Road: 65kms from Mysore. 139kms from Bangalore (Bangalore-Maddur-Malavalli-Sattegala-Bluff), 35kms from Talakad.


Have a safe trip and Happy travelling!!



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Monday, October 18, 2010

Shivaganga Hills Bangalore Karnataka India


Hi friends,
This blog is about the trips i have gone and enjoyed and felt to share this with trip loving people and this is my first trip experience.


How to reachShivaganga Temple

Shivagange Temple of Bangalore, Karnataka is located around 70 kms from Bangalore (Bengaluru) via Tumkur Road. Take the Tumkur Road until Dobaspet (about 50 plus kilometers) and head to Shivaganga from there (about 10 Kms). Make sure to use the National Highway 4 as the road condition is extremely good and you will reach within a short span of time. The journey is very comfortable and traveling to the top will be fun and enjoyable.




Lord Shiva temple in Shivagange hills




























     Ones one reaches the top of the hill, they can find Nandi statue in Shivagange hills of Bangalore, Karnataka. There is only supporting metal like thing to hold and climb the hill. Ones one reaches this Nandi, he can find the 36 degree view of the hill. There is also a big rock where there is one more temple which also gives a broad look of Shivagange hills of Bangalore, Karnataka.


                        Pathala Gange temple in Shivagange hills of Bangalore
      Entering the path would lead to ancient statues of serpents which is "Naga devatas". The temple gives a very ancient look. Within this is a temple of Lord Shiva. Further to this is the "Pathala Gange". It is a big rock within the temple where there is Ganga water. The place is very dark and steps are made for people to walk and touch the water beneath the place. As the water is beneath this is so called Pathala Gange. The way via steps also leads to the temple of Lord Shiva at the top of the Hill. The place is within the hills is a bit dark. These two temples are on reachable points and many try to reach this temple and return back.














                    Route map from Bangalore city to Shivaganga Hills




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