Shivanasamudra Falls , Mandya
About Shivanasamudra Falls
Shivanasamudra falls is located in Mandya District near Bangalore and Mysore. These falls lie on River Kaveri which falls to create two amazingly beautiful waterfalls individually called Barachukki & Gaganachukki.
Shivanasamudra is a tiny island town in Mandya District. The river Cauvery which after flowing through rocks and canyons of Deccan Plateau, is divided by this town into twin waterfalls. Shivanasamudra Waterfall is of segmented type of waterfall. This means, the river course is segmented into two or more rivulets before pouring down the mountain as waterfall. The entire width of this waterfall is 305 meters and it downfalls from the altitude of 98 meters.
There is a watch tower near the waterfall. Also you can see many ancient temples scattered here and there in Shivanasamudra town. This waterfall is renowned to possess one of the Asia’s first hydro-electric power station.
Best time to visit the Shivanasamudra falls is from April to October especially during Monsoon months. Distance of Shivanasamudra falls from Bangalore is about 130 Kilometers.
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Places to Visit near Shivanasamudra Falls
Mekedatu, Karnataka
*19.7 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
Mekedaatu or Mekedatu which means Goat`s Leap in Kannada is a famous picnic spot near Bangalore. There is a mythological significance attached to...
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Talakad, Karnataka
27.5 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
Talakad or Talakadu is located 45 km away from Mysore. Being one of the famous pilgrimage spot, Talakad is the important archaeological site....
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Doddamakali, Karnataka
36.6 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
Doddamakali: Located 132 Km from Banglore this place is far away from the hustle bustle of the city and is a haven for all wild life enthusiast...
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Kokkare Bellur, Karnataka
49.2 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
The tiny hamlet, Kokkare Bellur near Mandya got its name from Painted Stork which is found in abundant in the village. Surrounded by many water...
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Shimsha Valley, Karnataka
55.9 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
One of the major rivers of south India, Shimsha River is one of the tributaries of river Kaveri and flows in the state of Karnataka. Shimsha River...
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Somnathpura, Karnataka
56.6 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
Get to Somnathpur by bus from Mysore. There are frequent bus services from Mysore and from Bangalore too. It is 35 kilometers from Mysore. The...
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B.R Hills Sanctuary, Karnataka
58.7 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
B.R Hill Sanctuary is also known as the Biligirirangaswamy Temple Hill Wildlife Sanctuary (B.R. Hills) is located in Chamrajanagar district in...
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Bheemeshwari Kaveri Fishing Camp, Karnataka
62.4 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
Bheemeshwari is an ideal picnic spot situated amidst of Shivanasamudra Falls and Mekedatu Falls on the banks of River Cauvery. Bheemeshwari is...
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Muthathi, Karnataka
68.3 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
Gushing waters, rippling waves on shores, clouded hillock backdrop are trademarks of Muththathhi or Muthathi, which is a river and pulls many...
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Mysore Zoo, Karnataka
74.1 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
Officially called as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological, the Mysore Zoo is situated in the vicinity of Mysore Palace. Established in the year 1892, the...
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Karanji Lake, Karnataka
74.1 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
Karanji Lake sprawls across 90 acres and is situated at the foot of Chamundi Hills next to Mysuru Zoo. The lake has been recently re-developed and...
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Nanjangud, Karnataka
75.5 km from Shivanasamudra Falls - See map
Nanjangud is located on the banks of River Kapila, 23 Km from Mysore, is famous for the Nanjundeshwara or Srikanteswara temple of Lord God...
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