Shivanasamudra falls

I was not really in the plan to go to shivansamudram again in sumer since i have gone to that place before in summer when i could not see the real glory of the falls but my brothe forced to go Shivanasamudra only. 3oth May 20o9 late morning 11.oo we means myself Gokul, my brother Goverdhan and his wife Vidya started journey by indica . First place we visited Bluff falls that is also called Gaganachukki falls,located in Shivanasamudra(Shimsha). Falls was like that only when i visited last time in summer, No water no water !!!!!!! even my brother is disappointed by seeing very less water in the falls. My brother wanted to get down near the falls but it was not allowed, We had food near Gaganachukki only . only one hotel is available near the falls.Next we visited to Bharachukki falls which is 14km far from the bluff falls. Bharachukki falls where tourist can easily go to base point of the falls. First we have to get down in steps where we will reach the banks of the river Kaveri then from there we have to hire the small round shape boat (local name is "Theppa") From there to the base point of the falls is just 200mtrs where we can also have the bath (only in summer) That was really amaging to go by "theppa" to the base point of the falls then taking bath under the falls ... We paid 100rs for 3 person for theppa ,if you are taking bath then you have to pay 50rs extra. but dont miss it!!!! In rainy season we can not approach near the falls but we can see the awesome breathtaking view of the falls.From Bharachukki we went to Somanathpur but 17.30 is the clossing time of the somanathpur ,we reached there at 17.15 so we could not get time to see the temple's beautiful carving, though we took some of the photos of the temple.It was already 18.00 by the time we left the somanathpur. We reached Mysore at 19.00 so ended our tour with good memories

• Only one hotel near the falls for food.
• Number of rooms available near the falls is very least and not in well condition therefore one day picnic to this place advaisable.
• In shivanasamudra there are two falls one is Bharachukki another one is Gaganachukki located just 13kms distance.
• Shivanasamudra also called as Shimsha , Bluff falls.
• There are many routes towards Somanathpur and Thalakadu from Malavalli, Bannur and Kollegal-Malavalli road.

Distance from Mysore:

• Shivanasamudra-74km
• somanathpur-45km
• Thalakadu-46km
• Bharachukki-85km
• Malavalli-Thalakadu30km
• Bannur-somanathpur 8km

Driving direction from Mysore to Shivanasamudra no.1:

• Mysore-Bannur 25km,Bannur-Malavalli 32km,Take kollegal road from Malavalli to Shivanasamudra 8km,You can see the direction left towards Falls 10km.

Driving direction from Mysore to Shivanasamudra no.2:

• Mysore-Maddur 75km, Maddur Malavalli 22km,From Malavallli the same route as taken from no.1 route

From Bangalore one can also come till Maddur in highway then can take no.2 route which is in the above.

Another route is from Bangalore-kollegal highway take left from the place where you can see the direction sign board after the Malavalli. Malavalli-Bangalore 107km, Malavalli-Shivanasamudra 18km

Best time to visit in Monsoon

Visit and enjoy..