Shivasamudram Falls (Shivanasamudram) - ಶಿವಸಮುದ್ರಂ ಫಾಲ್ಸ್
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The Cauvery river tumbles majestically down the Shivasamudram Falls, also called the Shivanasamudram Falls. Located in Mandya district in Karnataka state, the Shivasamudram Falls has twin jumps, Gaganachukki and Bharachukki, one km away from each other. Torrential rains in the Cauvery basin and the flooding of the river Kapila added more power and lustre to the beautiful scene. We were standing on the watchtower viewing the falls along the banks of the river Cauvery.
From the watchtower, one can view the falls where the river plunges downward in a wonderful cascade, sending up dense clouds of mist, presenting a breathtaking scene. We sat on one of the stone benches overlooking the falls which plunges to a depth of 300-350 ft. Shivasamudram falls is the second biggest water falls in India.
Cauvery, called the Ganga of the South, takes its birth at Talacauvery in western ghats in Kodagu district and traverses through Hassan, Mysore, Mandya and Bangalore districts, joining with rivers Harangi, Hemavathi, Lakshmana Thirtha and Kapila. Before coursing into Tamilnadu, it leaves behind many resplendent waterfalls in its course, among which Shivasamudram falls is an important one.
At Shivasamudram, the river branches into two, creating the second largest island in its course. There are a group of ancient temples situated in this island. It is believed that very long ago there was a village in this island. Each branch of the river at Shivasamudram has a separate falls - the western falls known as Gagana Chukki and the eastern falls, Bhara Chukki.
Shivasamudram is also famous for its hydro power station which was started in 1902 by Sheshadri Ayyar, a dewan of Mysore. This is said to be the first hydro power station in Asia and from here power was supplied to Bangalore -- the first city to get power in India - in 1906 and then to Kolar Gold Fields and Mysore.
In Mandya district, the Cauvery River meanders to fall into cascading Shivasamudram Falls Karnataka. Sparkling waterfalls are abundant in the sylvan forests of Karnataka. Flowing rivers rush through these forests to break into torrents of cascading falls falling from great heights on to rock beds splashing into jets.
The Shivasamudram falls is a segmented waterfall since the river Cauvery branches into two separate falls - the western falls known as Gaganachukki and the eastern falls, Bharachukki. Shivasamudram falls is the second biggest waterfall in India and the sixteenth largest in the world.
Shivasamudram Falls , Karnataka Bhara Chukki or the eastern waterfall is also known as Bluff; a forest trail along the banks of Cauvery will lead the travelers to this part of the waterfall. A watchtower is located nearby. From here the tourists can get a panoramic view of the waterfall. The tourists can also see the river tumbling down in the form of a gorgeous cascade. The fall at this stage is around 300 to 350 feet high. As a result Shivasamudram waterfall is considered the second biggest waterfall in India. While on her way to the plain river Cauvery leaves behind a number of waterfalls. Shivasamudram Falls in Karnataka is one of the most important ones.
Shivanasamudra Falls are located 85 km east of Mysore. Here the river Cauvery cascades down from a height of about 80 mts into a deep rocky gorge. Shivanasamudra Falls is a beautiful natural spot and you will really like its lush green surroundings.
The white waters that cut across deep green hills create a starkand beautiful natural contrast, it is a beautiful natural spot.
Shivanasamudra Falls is the second biggest waterfall in India and the sixteenth largest in the world.
From the watchtower, one can view the falls where the river plunges downward in a wonderful cascade, sending up dense clouds of mist, presenting a breathtaking scene. We sat on one of the stone benches overlooking the falls which plunges to a depth of 300-350 ft. Shivasamudram falls is the second biggest water falls in India.
Cauvery, called the Ganga of the South, takes its birth at Talacauvery in western ghats in Kodagu district and traverses through Hassan, Mysore, Mandya and Bangalore districts, joining with rivers Harangi, Hemavathi, Lakshmana Thirtha and Kapila. Before coursing into Tamilnadu, it leaves behind many resplendent waterfalls in its course, among which Shivasamudram falls is an important one.
At Shivasamudram, the river branches into two, creating the second largest island in its course. There are a group of ancient temples situated in this island. It is believed that very long ago there was a village in this island. Each branch of the river at Shivasamudram has a separate falls - the western falls known as Gagana Chukki and the eastern falls, Bhara Chukki.
Shivasamudram is also famous for its hydro power station which was started in 1902 by Sheshadri Ayyar, a dewan of Mysore. This is said to be the first hydro power station in Asia and from here power was supplied to Bangalore -- the first city to get power in India - in 1906 and then to Kolar Gold Fields and Mysore.
In Mandya district, the Cauvery River meanders to fall into cascading Shivasamudram Falls Karnataka. Sparkling waterfalls are abundant in the sylvan forests of Karnataka. Flowing rivers rush through these forests to break into torrents of cascading falls falling from great heights on to rock beds splashing into jets.
Location
Mandya districtBest Time to Visit
Monsoon season (July to October)How to Reach
Connected by bus to Mandya town (60 km) and Mysore (65 km). Nearest railway station is Maddur (40 km).The Shivasamudram falls is a segmented waterfall since the river Cauvery branches into two separate falls - the western falls known as Gaganachukki and the eastern falls, Bharachukki. Shivasamudram falls is the second biggest waterfall in India and the sixteenth largest in the world.
Shivasamudram Falls , Karnataka Bhara Chukki or the eastern waterfall is also known as Bluff; a forest trail along the banks of Cauvery will lead the travelers to this part of the waterfall. A watchtower is located nearby. From here the tourists can get a panoramic view of the waterfall. The tourists can also see the river tumbling down in the form of a gorgeous cascade. The fall at this stage is around 300 to 350 feet high. As a result Shivasamudram waterfall is considered the second biggest waterfall in India. While on her way to the plain river Cauvery leaves behind a number of waterfalls. Shivasamudram Falls in Karnataka is one of the most important ones.
Shivanasamudra Falls are located 85 km east of Mysore. Here the river Cauvery cascades down from a height of about 80 mts into a deep rocky gorge. Shivanasamudra Falls is a beautiful natural spot and you will really like its lush green surroundings.
The white waters that cut across deep green hills create a starkand beautiful natural contrast, it is a beautiful natural spot.
Shivanasamudra Falls is the second biggest waterfall in India and the sixteenth largest in the world.
Shivasamudram Falls
MandyaMysore
Pincode - 571428
Karnataka
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