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Shivanasamudra Waterfalls

Places we are visiting:


  • Gaganachukki Waterfalls

  • Barachukki Waterfalls

  • Talakadu

  • Somanathapura

Inclusions and Exclusions:



Inclusions:


  • Entire travel by Tempo Traveller/Mini bus. 

  • Trip Leader throughout the trip

  • Entry Tickets

  • Sightseeing


Exclusions:

  • Travel, Accidental, and Medical Insurance. 

  • Cost arises due to uncontrollable circumstances like bad weather conditions, landslides, or some public protest. 

  • Any activity which is not mentioned in itinerary. 

  • Meals

  • Anything not mentioned under “inclusions”

Itinerary:


  • Depart from Bengaluru by 6 AM. 

  • Breakfast stop (self) 

  • Visit Gaganachukki waterfalls. 

  • Drive towards Barachukki falls. 

  • Visit Barachukki waterfalls. 

  • Lunch stop (self) 

  • Visit Talakadu - A mystery sand town

  • Have a coracle ride (self sponsored) and bath in kaveri river.

  • Drive towards Somanathapura - A UNESCO world heritage site. 

  • Visit Chennakeshava temple, Somanathapura, with brief explanation by government approved guide

  • Head back to Bengaluru with a pocketful of memories. 

  • Reach Bengaluru by 10 PM.

Things to Carry:


  • Soft copy of your Aadhar/Voter ID (Mandatorily required for permits) 

  • Water bottles - 2 ( 1L each ) 

  • Rain coat / Bag covers in case of rains 

  • Power bank. 

  • Speaker. 

  • Umbrella. 

  • Hat / Cap 

  • Polybags to pack your wet clothes 

  • Extra cash for meals not included in the itinerary 

  • Personal medical kit. 

  • AND MOST IMPORTANTLY YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR AND THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE.

Pickup and Drop Points:


Majestic metro station - 5:30 AM 

National College metro - 5:45 AM

South End Circle Metro - 6:00 AM

JP Nagar Metro - 6:15 AM

Silk Institute Metro - 6:30 AM

Information about the places:



Shivanasamudra Waterfalls:


  • The combination of forested hills and lush green valleys form the perfect setting for the roaring waters of Cauvery to plunge 75m into a gorge at Shivanasamudra. 

  • Explore this region in the monsoon season to witness River Cauvery cascading down in two picturesque waterfalls which is a treat to watch, known popularly as BARACHUKKI and GAGANACHUKKI. 

  • Shivanasamudra is home to India's first hydroelectric plant set up in 1902, to supply power to Kolar Gold Fields.



Talakadu - A mystery sand town:


  • A place of tremendous archaeological significance, Talakadu is known for the 30 temples buried under the sands. 

  • Legend says that the temples of Talakadu buried under the sands due to a curse. 

  • Excavations led to the discovery of several temples - mostly dedicated to Lord Shiva - belonging to the Hoysala, Ganga and Chola dynasties. 

  • Talakadu is also tagged to the curse called "Curse of Talakadu" by Alamelamma on the Wodeyar dynasty (former Maharajas) of Mysore. 


The following is what is known as the curse of Talakadu, in the original : 

  • Talakadu Maralagi. (May Talakadu become desert land) 

  • Malingi maduvagi (Malangi become a whirlpool) 

  • Mysuru dhorege makkalagade hogali ( Mysuru kings bear no hiers)




Somanathapura - A UNESCO world heritage site:


  • Displaying every bit of the artistry that its sculptures were famed for, the Chennakeshava temple at Somanathapura is one of the best preserved example of Hoysala architecture. 

  • The temple was consecrated in 1258 CE by Somanatha Dandanayaka, a general of the Hoysala King Narasimha III. 

  • The temple exhibits ornate carvings on literally every inch. 

  • Though the image in the central sanctum is missing, the other two contain an image of Krishna playing the flute and of Janardhana, respectively. 

  • In 2023, the Somanathapura temple, along with the Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu and the Chennakeshava Temple at Belur, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as part of the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas.

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