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The Shivasamudram Falls, located in the Mandhya district of the state of Karnataka, is widely famed for the twin falls which consist of it. Established nearly 120 kilometres from the capital, Bangalore, the Gangachukki and the Bharachukki falls make up the Shivasamudram. This place is a bountiful island region which has got such a majestic ambience that is not to be missed at any cost. These falls are formed due to the river Kaveri dropping off into the gorge after meandering through the Deccan Plateau region. It is at this position that the falls part into different segments after which they meet together at a later point along the pathway. Set within a pristine location, these falls hold the title of being the second largest falls in the country and the sixteenth largest in the world.

Traveller Tips

Be mindful of your properties as there can be monkeys throughout the area. Keep off certain areas which are off-limits due to the occurrence of fatal incidents within the premises. There are no facilities for keeping your personal belongings. Wear comfortable footwear as there are a lot of steps which will have to be climbed down to reach the falls.

Things to Do


 Get the adrenaline pumping by hiking through the dense greenery which encompasses the region.  Avail the services of the tokari boat which takes you to the centre of the waterfall.  Relax within the serene ambience which is provided at this location set amidst the Kaveri Wildlife Sanctuary.  Spend the night and enjoy the stay at the guesthouses around the location.  Hit the Ranganathaswamy temple which is tucked off within a remote corner but is quite popular amongst believers.  Photograph with the splendid view serving as the ideal vivid background.  Peer into the hydroelectric plant which is still working and was established as one of the origins in Asia.  Have fun bathing in the more superficial areas where it is safe to do so.

Availability of Guides

Since this is basically a recreational spot where people come to roam around and relax, there is no need for a guide.

Best Time to Visit

The falls are best visited right after the monsoon as this is the time when they are filled with water from the rains that poured down. Visit within the months of July to October to get sure you have the most enjoyable experience. At any different time of the year, there is a big chance that most of the area can be almost desert and have absolutely zero to look into.

How to Reach?

Situated within the Mandhya district and located at about 80 kilometres from Mysore, this tourist spot can be reached easily by road through private vehicles or cabs. The nearest railway station is in Maddur. From Bangalore, there are buses to this place after which some means of transportation should be taken to attempt deeper into the area. This spot can be reached either through Maddur or through Kanakapur, both of which have got good road facilities from Bangalore.

Interesting Facts

Shivasamudram Falls The two segments of the falls, Ganganachukki present to the eastern side and Bharachukki to the western side, are about a kilometre from each other. The power from the hydroelectric plant was earlier used to provide power for the Kolar Gold Fields.

The flow of the Ganganachukki falls is somewhat similar to that of the Niagara Falls, with a certain ‘u’ shape to it. From the clock tower, the branching of the dives can be observed. The Ganganachukki has got better facilities for tourists like to stay and place to eat, whereas the Bharachukki is more accessible.

A myth says that when a demon followed River Kaveri and her father, the father appealed to Lord Shiva who killed the demon and paved way for Kaveri to go ahead.

Temples to see


Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple found here is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. Sri Ranganathaswamy here is also related to as "Madhya Ranga", who is highly respected by Sri Vyshanava devotees among others. Madhya Ranga is an antique temple housing a magnificent idol, yet being placed remotely sees fewer visitors. The temple often remains sealed to visitors as the local priest is not reliable, and the Karnataka government temple authority has done little to support and promote this place. There are three more extra temples on three other sides of the island.


The aged Sri Someshwara Temple is another well-known temple here at Sivasamudram. Adi guru Sri Shankaracharya is said to have attended this place and set a "Sri Chakra". It is unusually believed that the SomeshwaraLinga here has been much before the Ranganantha idol and that the Saptarshis was doing pooja and worshipping this Linga.

The ShakthiDevathe temple of Vanadurga Devi is 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) away from the Someshwara temple.

Restaurants

There are no decent eateries available around the area, so carry your own food and water when touring the spot.

This is the ideal weekend getaway and provides the right ambience to have a soul-stirring tour.

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