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Shivanasamudram

Waterfall in Karnataka, India

Photo: Primejyothi, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Shivanasamudra is the location of a hydroelectric project in Karnataka, but more pertinently it is also home to a few lovely waterfalls.

Getting there and around

Getting there

By train
The nearest railway station is in Mysore, at a distance of 60 kilometers.
By bus
The two falls are not well connected by bus. Buses ply regularly to Kollegala from Bangalore as well as Mysore. From Kollegala, one can hire a cab or autorickshaw to reach the falls.
On road
There are two ways to reach Shivanasamudra from Bangalore. From Bangalore, you can drive along the Bangalore Mysore highway till Maddur.

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UnderstandThe Shivanasamudra falls are formed on the Cauvery river. A little distance before the falls, the river splits into two, forming an island. The two streams fall down to the same point and flow downstream.

Get inThe nearest railway station is in Mysore, at a distance of 60 kilometers.

SeeGagana Chukkii falls can be seen from two sides.

DoThere are 2 falls about a km apart. The first one is Gagana Chukki and has a Dargah near it.

BuyEnroute, on the Bangalore Mysore Expressway, you'll pass through Channapatna, the town famous for wooden toys.

EatAt Gagana Chukki falls there is a small restaurant called Jala Darshini. There are a lot of restaurants in Maddur which also serve the famous 'Maddur Vadas'.

DrinkThere are a lot of local wine shops enroute to Maddur from Bangalore.

SleepApart from a couple of homestays, there aren't any private hotels and lodges to stay.

Stay safeIn Gagana Chukki, the river flows over a lot of rocks and the water flow is quite rapid. It is best to avoid the temptation of getting into the water here as the flow can be deceptive at times.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Shivanasamudram" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Shivanasamudra Falls", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Primejyothi, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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