Where is Shivanasamudra waterfalls located?
Mandya district
Shivanasamudra is a popular waterfall on river Kaveri, located in Chamarajanara district, bordering Mandya district. Shivanasamudra is a must visit post monsoon season for the visual treat it offers.
Why Shivanasamudra is called bluff?
In Shivanasamudra (Sea of Shiva) the river bifurcates into two forming an island and both the branches plummet into rocky gorges to form awesome waterfalls. The two waterfalls are Gaganachukki flowing from Mandya district and Bharachukki flowing from Chamarajanagar and together are also known as bluff.
Is Shivanasamudra same as Gaganachukki Falls?
The waterfalls are located at a distance of about 139 km from Bangalore and about 60 km from Mysore. The eastern branch of the waterfall is known as Barachukki while the western branch is known as Gaganachukki. Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls are together known as the Shivanasamudra Falls.
Which waterfall is called Niagara of Karnataka?
Gokak Falls
Gokak Falls is 6 km away from Gokak town and gets its name from the Goki trees found in abundance in these areas. It resembles the Niagara Falls due to its features like the fall, shape etc. Therefore known as “Niagara of Karnataka”.
Where is Arkavathi?
The Arkavati is an important mountain river in Karnataka, India, originating at Nandi Hills of Chikkaballapura district. It is a tributary of the Kaveri, which it joins at 34 km south of Kanakapura, Ramanagara District called Sangama in Kannada, after flowing through Ramanagara and Kanakapura.
What are the names of the falls in Shivanasamudra?
The island of Shivanasamudra divides Kaveri River into two parts that form two waterfalls, one is Gaganachukki and the other is Bharachukki. Gaganachukki and Barachukki Falls are collectively called as Shivanasamudra Falls though Gaganachukki is most commonly represented as Shivanasamudra Falls.
When is the best time to visit Shivanasamudra?
September to January is the best time to visit Shivanasamudra. Although the weather in this place remains agreeable throughout the year, the waterfalls are at their full glory during the monsoon season. Summers are not ideal to plan a trip to Shivanasamudra as the waterfall is scarce and its natural beauty isn’t enchanting as the monsoons.
Which is the nearest railway station to Shivanasamudra?
Mysore Junction is the nearest railway station, at a distance of 81 km from Sivanasamudra. Shivanasamudra is not well connected by bus. Buses fly regularly to Kollegala from Bangalore as well as Mysore. From Kollegala, one can hire cab or auto rickshaw to reach the falls.
Which is the best place to see Gaganachukki falls?
The Gaganachukki waterfalls are best viewed from the Shivanasamudra watch tower. There is another approach to the Gaganachukki falls from the Dargah Hazrath Mardane Gaib which provides the best view of the right branch of the falls.