Shivagange falls

shivagange falls
western ghats index
This waterfall is in a unique point of Western Ghats, on the border of three taluqs of North Kanara district (Sirsi, Yellapur, Ankola). At about 45kms away from Sirsi. You can take a bus going to Jaddigadde. From this Jaddigadde the waterfall is around 3+kms distance. Though a motorable road is available walking is a pleasant experience.The height of the waterfall is around 200ft. A little further away is a Ganesha temple in the middle of the river. This temple is on the upstream. To go to this place you will have to take the deviation before you start walking down the valley for the waterfall.
Forest Department has built a viewpoint a little away from the place, from there you get a nice view of the waterfall and the valley. One has to take their ration from Sirsi. There are tea shops at jaddigadde and other places like Hulekal, Vanalli (places en route.).
One word of caution : don't try to get into the water near the waterfall. Many has already tried swimming (both amateurs and experts) and did not come up.

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Geo ... place {shiva gange falls} in sirsi(40+kms) taluq in North Kanara district in North West Karnataka.
Distance ... From Bangalore 400+ kmsFrom Nearest Town 40+kms(Sirsi)From Nearest Petrol Bunk Sirsi (you get some amount at Hulekal)Nearest Medical Help Vaanalli 12+kmsNearest Hotel Sirsi, tea shops at Jaddigadde, VaanalliApproach :Best Time during and after monsoon, Early Winter

Satoddi falls ,Yellpur

In the Ganeshgudi range forest of the yellapur taluq you will find this waterfall after 25+kms travel in from Yellapur. Satoddi is on the verge of submersion. The Kodasalli dam built down the stream of the river is the cause for the danger and in turn death of this beautiful waterfall.Just after yellapur on the Yellapur-Hubli highway you will find a board saying something about eco-tourism and Satoddi on the left side just after the forest check post. From Yellapur you will get buses which will take you to a place called Barballi. From here it is about 8kms walk.
Since the nearest fueling point is Yellapur carry your food and tentage. And you are not allowed to stay after 6pm in the forest.

Fact File
Geo ... place {satoddi falls} in Yellapur(25+kms) taluq in North Kanara district in North West Karnataka.
other places of interest :- magod, ganesh gudi, yellapur

Distance ... From Bangalore 450+ kmsFrom Nearest Town Yellapur 25+kmsFrom Nearest Petrol Bunk YellapurNearest Medical Help yellapur Nearest Hotel yellapurApproach:Best Time Winter and early Summer

magod falls ,Yellapur

This waterfall of the Bedti river is around 17kms from Yellapur. You have to take deviation to the left after around 5kms on the way to Ankola from Yellapur (this highway ride which actually starts from Hubli and ends near Ankola meeting NH 17 is an experience by itself. Almost empty smooth road with your loving vehicle. This place has a forest guest house though, do carry your food and water supplies.
To reach to the bottom of the waterfall you have to take deviation of about 10+kms on the way to the place (there is a place with 4 roads meeting at one place , take left) to walk upstream to reach the waterfall.This height of this water fall is around 650ft. On the way to this waterfall you will find nice lake called "Kavade Kere" of about 60acres area.
A word of caution : Avoid sundays and holidays as it will be crowded (mostly with unhealthy social practices).

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Geo ... place {magod} in Yellapur taluq in North Kanara district in North West Karnataka.
other places of interest :- satoddi falls.
Distance ... From Bangalore 500+ kmsFrom Nearest Town 17kms(yellapur)From Nearest Petrol Bunk yellapurNearest Medical Help yellapurNearest Hotel yellapur
Approach :Best Time Early Winter, Late Rainy Season.

Abbey Falls,Madikeri

This waterfalls is amidst of lush green coffee plantation and is located at about 10kms from Madikeri. Fact File
Geo Location: { abbey falls } in madikeri(10+kms) taluq in madikeri district in South West Karnataka.
other places of interest :- iruppu falls, tadianda mol, talakaveri, bhagamandala.
Distance : From Bangalore 250+ kms. From Nearest Town 10kms (Madikeri). From Nearest Petrol Bunk MadikeriNearest Medical Help Madikeri.Nearest Hotel Madikeri.
Approach :From Madikeri catch a local transport (jeep or taxi) to the coffee estate. From here it is a 10 minutes walk to the waterfalls through the coffee fields.Best Time Early Winter

Barude falls

This wonderful waterfall is around 20+kms from Siddapur and 55+kms from Sirsi, on Siddapur-Kumta road. The way to get down to the river is through a small creek which is dry in summer. And which will be full in rainy and winter seasons which makes the entry to the waterfall and the valley impossible.
The first step of the waterfall has an amphitheater sort of setting where hundreds of people can sit and watch the glorious waterfall and feel the mist rushing towards them. On the other side after a serious climb down you will get to see the other end of the waterfall. And the last stretch of this waterfall can only be heard from here. If you have a heart for climbing you can climb down to the edge of the rock to see it partially. This one is a wonderful one.
This could be a ideal two day spot.On the way to Kumta from Siddapur after Kyadagi (1+kms) you will get down at iLimane cross and take a walk for 5+kms to reach the waterfall. Do carry your ration and tentage. This place can also be reached by trekking from the Unchalli waterfalls along the stream.
And god knows who called it burude, he must have been a brainy.

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Geo Location:falls} in Siddapur(20+kms) taluq in North Kanara district in North West Karnataka.
other places of interest :- Jog, unchalli, honnemaradu
Distance : rom Bangalore 450+ kmsFrom Nearest Town Siddapur 20+kms from Nearest Petrol Bunk SiddapurNearest Medical Help SiddapurNearest Hotel Siddapur.
Approach : Best Time Winter and early Summer

Unchalli Water falls

This place in thickets of the Sahyadri hills of the Western Ghats is around 30kms from Sirsi and 35kms from Siddapura. Here river 'Aghanashini' running through thick woods makes a spectacular waterfall. The ksrtc buses will go up to a place called Heggarani. From Heggarani it is few kilometers walk.
Jeep is the best mode of transportation anywhere in North Kanara. You can hire a jeep either in sirsi or anywhere your base camp is and take convenient drives.

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Geo Location: place {unchalli falls} in Siddapura taluq in North Kanara district in North West Karnataka.
other places of interest :- honnavar, yana, kanoor, jog, karwar
Distance: from Bangalore 400+ kmsFrom Nearest Town 25kms (Sirsi)From Nearest Petrol Bunk 25kms (Sirsi)Nearest Medical Help ~10kms AminalliNearest Hotel ~25kms Sirsi, Tea Shops at Aminalli.
Approach: Best Time Any Time, esp. Early Winter

Chunchanakatte Falls

About Chunchanakatte Falls
Chunchanakatte Falls is a waterfall on the Kaveri River, near the village of Chunchanakatte in Mysore district, Karnataka, India. Water cascades from a height of about 20 meters.ap
chunchi falls
One day outing spot in Kanakapura taluk in Bangalore Rural district.The river is Arkavati. This place is about 90kms from Bangalore city. And en route to the Mekedatu and Sangama. This Sangama is a place where three rivers join. From Sangama Mekedatu is about 4kms away and bus service is available. Walking along the river or on the road itself is a nice experience. Mekedatu is a small rocky valley where the river flows. Beautiful place surrounded by wonderful forest.
About 16kms before 'Sangama' you have to take a left turn to the Yeleguri village to go to this waterfall. The waterfall is about 6km away from the deviation.
Expected crowd to be around 60-70 people on weekends and still less on weekdays.

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Geo LOCATION: place {chunchi waterfall} in Kanakapura (16+kms) taluq in Bangalore Rural district in Southern Karnataka.
Distance: From Bangalore 90+ kms From Nearest Town Kanakapura From Nearest Petrol Bunk Kanakapura Nearest Medical Help Kanakapura, SangamaNearest Hotel Kanakapura, Sangama (small shops)

Approach: Best Time Early winter to early summer. With own vehicle these places are ideal outing spots. There are good numbers of buses available till Kanakapura but limited buses go further.

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IRUPPA-FALLS:
The Iruppu Falls is situated amidst lush green Western Ghats in the Kodagu district in Karnataka on the Brahmagiri hills. This waterfall is located about 50 kms from Madikeri and 20 kms from Nagarahole National Park. The River Lakshmana-tirtha flows nearby which joins the Kaveri river.This waterfall is also known as Lakshmana teertha falls. There is also a temple dedicated to Sri Ram, surrounded by paddy fields, from where it is a climb up to the falls through natural forest. The Brahmagiri peak and a place called Pakshi Patala are also situated near Iruppu Waterfalls.

GOKAK FALLS

I happened to go to Gokak Falls some days back, and here are some pictures of the waterfalls. The falls can be accessed from Gokak (8 Kms) which is a two hour journey from Belgaum. This page is about the waterfalls. For the town of same name see Gokak Falls, Belgaum. The Gokak Falls is a waterfall located on the Ghataprabha river in Belgaum district of Karnataka, India. The waterfall is six kilometers away from Gokak, a nearby town. Gokak Falls - Photograph taken in July,2006.After a long winding course, Ghataprabha river takes a leap of 52 metres over the sand-stone cliff amidst a picturesque gorge of the rugged valley. Except the width and colour of the water, the general features of the fall, its height, shape, and rapidity resemble Niagara Falls on a smaller scale. The waterfall is horse shoe shaped at the crest, with a flood breadth of 177 metres. During rainy season, the thick reddish brown water sweeps far over the brink of the cliff with a dull roar that can be heard from some distance. There is a hanging bridge across the river, measuring about 201 metres. Its height above the rock bed is 14 metres. One of the interesting features of this place are the monuments from the Chalukya era that are present on either banks of the rocky gorge. There is an old electricity generation station which used to generate electricity during 1880s. A ropeway connects the power station to the cliff top. July to September is the best season to visit the place. The Gokak Falls can be developed into a fine tourist attraction. Belgaum District sited in the Western Ghats in Karnataka and also recognized by the nom de plum 'Venugrama' or 'Bamboo Village' and Malendu or 'Rain Country' is shrouded in history dating back to antiquity. Strategically located midway between the metropolis of Mumbai and Bangalore, Belgaum District occupies 13,444 sq. km area. The population indices are estimated to be 42,07,264. Belgaum, renown for its exquisite cotton and silk weavings has a predominantly agrarian economy, which is complemented by a multi-dimensional industrial base. Belgaum is a traveler's paradise with its verdant landscape dotted with meandering rivers. The old British Cantonment, majestic historical fort, Kamala Basti, Kapileshwar temple (South Kashi), the hills of Vaijyanath, Ramtirth in Kanbargi and the aerodrome at Sambra are worth visits.

Other eminent sites include:

• Gokak falls (Gokak)
• Yellamma Temple (Saundatti)
• Kamala Basti (Belgaum)
• Rakaskop (Belgaum)
• Belgaum Fort (Belgaum)
• Kapileshwara Temple (Belgaum)
• Naviltirtha (Saundatti)
• Godachinmalki Falls (Gokak).

The Maratha Light Infantry Regiment[MLIR] is affectionately known as Ganpats. The Maratha Light Infantry is one of the oldest regiments of the Indian Army, formed as the 103rd Maharattas in 1768. The Vice Chief of Army Staff is the Colonel of the Regiment of the gallant and elite Maratha Light Infantry, Rashtriya Rifles (Maratha LI) and Army Aviation Corps units of the Indian Army. The Regimental Centre of the Regiment is located at Belgaum, in Karnataka State. Belgaum is also home to several divisions of the Indian Armed Forces. The Commando School of the Indian Army is also situated in Belgaum. The Indian Air Force has a big airbase near Belgaum. Belgaum is one of the fastest growing cities in the northwest part of Karnataka. The district of Belgaum borders two states, Maharashta and Goa. Belgaum is accessible via air from Bombay and Bangalore. Nearest ditrict Dharwd also has an Airport located at Hubli City.
The city is well connected by AIR,railways and buses.

JOG FALLS

This is the place where the river Sharavati falls from a height of 292m forming a glorious waterfall. The river forms four different tracks which are named 'Raja', 'Rani', 'Roarer' and 'Rocket' which are named aptly by the majesty they display.
This place can be reached from sagar (30+kms), siddapur(21kms) or honnavar (60 kms). When you are coming from Siddapura take a right turn at a place called "Mavinagundi" which is few kms before jog. (You wont get this place if you are coming from sagar). And there are a few places where you can stay overnight. These places are run by KSTDC (KARNATAKA STATE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION)
When the water is less you can actually walk down to the bottom of the water fall, but be careful, that broken Beer bottle might hurt you.

Refreshing AGUMBE AND ITS FALLS

After a overnight Bus journey to Sringeri from Bangalore a 20+min local bus travel will take you to a place called Kigga. (frequency is 30+min approx) From kigga (the last stop for the bus) there are two ways .1: towards sirimane waterfalls and 2: towards Narasimha Parvata.Since this peak is inside the Kudremukh National Park you will be asked to pay some entry fee at the top. It is better you talk to a forest department official in kigga itself for any enquiry etc. It is 4.5hrs (awt- average walking time) from here to the peak. After kigga the water point is just before the summit of the peak. Fill your water bottles here. You are not allowed to camp inside the national park, though you can go to the next water point after the peak and camp there.
From the peak if you see in the north west direction you will find a tower of certain relay station of Aagumbe, your destination. If you see to a little right to that you will find a bald patch of significant area between the forest, this place is the paddy fields of the Mallandoor village. There is a big valley between Narasimha parvata and Mallandoor. Keeping this in mind as the destination for the next days trek the wild track begins going through the forest and across the valley. Though there is plenty of water in the valley , there is only one or two water points in between.

This trek to the Mallandoor village is about 6-7hrs awt (if you don't get lost in the forest).You may not find any paths in the jungle. Even if you find them they are bound to mislead you. (Plan B: instead of camping just after the Narasimha parvata, get down to the valley and camp there. This way you would have covered a good distance of the next days trek.) After the valley it is only climb uphill in the forest , so keep your eyes open as there is a good chance of getting lost. Take extra food items just in case and a good compass.

The next day you once you reach the village you can stay in the village school premises. From here it is 2.5+hrs awt walk to Agumbe. On the way you have to take deviation to go to the Barkana View point and Jogigundi. Ask a localite to guide you. The Barkana view point gives a splendid bird's-eye view of the Barkana falls and the great forest of the Western Ghats. Jogigundi is a place where a stream forms a waterfall. and good camping area. Now it s being littered allover

Distance:From Bangalore 350+ kmsFrom Nearest Town 16+kms(Sringeri) From Nearest Petrol Bunk 16+kms(Sringeri)Nearest Medical Help Kigga, SringeriNearest Hotel Sringeri
Best Time Winter to early summer..

JOG FALLS: This waterfall located in agumbe near sagar taluk is a world famous spot for any nature lover during the rainy season.. It has 4 falls named as Raja ,Rani, Rorar and Rocket.