Weekend drive to the magnificent Shivanasamudra Falls

Weekend drive to the magnificent Shivanasamudra Falls

Weekend drive to the magnificient Shivanasamudra Falls - Voyager Travel Blog

Summer is in the air, the air packs a hot punch and the mouth gets parched and thirsts for water.

In such hot climes, thoughts of the gallons and gallons of water hurtling down a ravine and the cool spray as the water drops hit you, come as a welcome respite.

This is exactly my condition as I write about our  – Weekend drive to the magnificent Shivanasamudra Falls. 

This is a beautiful waterfall that is not very far from Bangalore which is the capital of the southern state of Karnataka in India.

Weekend drive to the magnificient Shivanasamudra Falls - Voyager Travel Blog

Location

Weekend drive to the magnificent Shivanasamudra Falls

The falls are located in a small town called Shivanasamudra, which is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri.  The place is set amidst lush greenery and the river Kaveri after winding its way through the Deccan Plateau, plunges downhill into a gorge. There are in actual fact two waterfalls which are about a kilometre apart, one is called Bharachukki and the other is known as Gaganachukki. Together these falls are popularly known as Shivanasaumdra falls, after the town where they are situated.

Weekend drive to the magnificient Shivanasamudra Falls - Voyager Travel Blog

Watch the splendid Shivanasamudra falls. Here is our short video on Shivanasamudra falls. Please watch in HD on full-screen:

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How to Get there

Shivanasamudra is about 120 kms from Bangalore and 65 kms from Mysore and is an ideal weekend getaway from the concrete jungles of these cities.

Shivanasamudra Falls, Kollegal, Karnataka

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

One can drive down to the place from either of these cities.

One day trips can be booked during the season (Every Sunday & holidays (During monsoon season – July to October)) to these falls. The trip covers Gaganachukki Falls, Keshava temple at Somanathpur & Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary.

When to visit

The best season to visit Shivanasamudra is during the rainy season, between July-August when one can view the majestic falls in full flow with the river Kaveri overflowing.

Some tips & facts

  • Asia’s first Hydro-electric power plant was set up here in 1902 and is still functional
  • Though this is an ideal day trip, in case you want to spend some time relaxing in the lap of nature, there is a hotel run by the State tourism development corporation called Hotel Mayura
  • If you are on a day trip, please pack your snacks and beverages, as the options here are limited
  • There is no entry fee for this attraction

Overall, we were bowled over by the natural beauty and the magnificence of the waterfalls! Which according to you is the best ever waterfall that you have seen? Would love to know.

Weekend drive to the magnificient Shivanasamudra Falls

Did you enjoy reading this post? We had an adventurous road trip to Nathula at 14,400 feet. Do check it out here – A road trip from Gangtok to Nathula at an altitude of 14,400 feet.

Weekend drive to the magnificient Shivanasamudra Falls

43 thoughts on “Weekend drive to the magnificent Shivanasamudra Falls”

  1. Wow that is certainly a beauty! And you didn’t even have to pay for an entrance fee. I haven’t seen a lot of waterfalls in my life but i’ve always been fascinated by them. Thanks for sharing!

  2. I have a thing for waterfalls, they are truly fascinating. Shivanasamudra Falls is no exception, it’s so amazing in pictures what more if I get to see it in person.

  3. What a majestic place! I love waterfalls! Have you ever been to Plitvice Jezera in Croatia? if you love waterfalls, then that will be like a Disneyland! 🙂

    1. Indeed it is majectic! I have not been to Croatia and but I saw it in your post and it is splendid and we will now add it to our bucket list. 🙂

  4. I have lived in Bengaluru for a cumulative 6 years, but was not aware of this beauty. Thanks for sharing, Vyjay! Maybe you could add a google map link for directions from Bengaluru!

  5. What a magnificent waterfall! I love waterfalls, and one thing I didn’t realise India had was beauties such as this one…all the more reason for me to go back one day 🙂

    To answer your question about the best I have ever seen? That would have to be Victoria Falls in Zambia/Zimbabwe. An obvious choice, but they are simply astonishing…

  6. I enjoy visiting waterfalls! The Shivanasmudra falls looks very powerful. It is no wonder that a hydro-electric plant was built to harness it’s power.

  7. I love waterfalls and this one is absolutely gorgeous! It must generate an absolutely huge amount of energy given it’s size!

  8. Those photos are breathtakingly beautiful. I can only imagine them in person, it must have been nearly magical. It is nice to get away sometimes and go see nature in its full glory.

  9. That’s just for the weekend? What a beautiful view to drive up to, you’ll be at awe seeing the waterfall from a distance! I think it’s awesome to be able to go there!

  10. This is so beautiful. Despite the fact that I have been to India numerous times, I haven’t visited the south. I would really love to visit this place someday. I enjoy waterfalls – being near them and hiking to them – as they are so serene and peaceful!

  11. Almost 20 years in Bangalore now and can you believe I haven’t been to this beautiful falls! 🙁
    Your post and pictures are luring me to get to the place soon.

  12. Hi Sandy & Vyjay, thanks for sharing such a lovely picture, I definitely visit this place in this season as you mentioned above, and thanks for the tips.
    Thanks.

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