After a big adventure
lot of puffing and panting and not willing to give up we reached first stage of
Hulidevarakodlu waterfalls. And there’s no other way to enjoy this immense
beauty but by taking pictures with travel buddies. It was definitely the
highlight of our trip enjoying this magnificence with friends.
This blog will take you on a journey into the wild. It documents my visits to lesser known places in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala , Andhra Pradesh and Goa. It documents places nestled deep in the beauty of the Western Ghats.It documents beautiful ancient temples, sculptures and heritage buildings of India. It has something for all travelling and trekking enthusiasts.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Marse and Hulidevarakodlu Waterfalls
Enter the gateway to
the most unspoiled, untouched and unexplored exciting waterfalls by crossing the
calm river through hanging bridge. Feel the heaven and tranquility surrounded
in the crib of evergreen forests, majestic bamboo groves, landscaped garden,
impressive flora and fauna, magnificent rivers and natural scenic beauty.
The Morse village dates
back to the pre-historic era. There have been evidences about civilizations
that existed on the Aganashini and Bennehole river basins. There's an old Shiva
temple in the banks of River Aganashini. During Marse trek route pass through
forest, waterfalls and big rivers amidst the valleys of Aganashini Kolla.
Our plan was to visit
Marse village and explore Marse Falls and then by evening we’ll go straight to
the Hulidevara Kodlu Falls. My local friend, Mahabala accompanied us going to
Morse and all throughout the entire trek.
When we took diversion
from the main road just a few minute drives we find the beautiful Hanging
Bridge. Upon crossing the bridge and passing through some narrow road welcomed
by a thick forest and hills and that’s where the actual trekking starts. We
started moving along the main stream, crossing the bamboo trees, thick bushes,
sluggish waters, umpteen numbers of side streams and wet muds.
After about 1 hour walk
we entered the village and another 30 minutes passing through muddy trail, paddy
fields and Areca plantations we reached Mahabala’s uncle house. It turned out
that the entrance to the trail going to the Waterfall is just next to the house
of them. The team members were tired and we took small break before starting
the final lap. Slow and study again we started. We had to cross yet another
valley and the entire walk was through marshy land and almost every one of us had
leeches crawling in our legs.
After about thirty
minutes of passing through muddy trail and slopes, we started to hear the
splash of the water. Soon we descended towards the main stream we reached the
base of Marse Waterfall.
The astounding sight
pleased my senses and made me realise that all those adjectives that are
synonymous to stunning will be aptly expressed at that moment. No words to
express as everyone were delighted and overjoyed with ecstasy. After all what
you need in life is that moment of happiness under the waterfalls along with
likeminded souls in the lush green forests with gushing water and gusty winds
moving your soul.
I was anxious to see
the next destination and wanted to walk fast but all I could do was to drag my
foot one after another. Don’t know why but I was feeling very tired. I realized
the gap between me and the group was slowly becoming wider.
We were looking forward
for the next waterfalls, sounds of nature and excitement we started our trek
deep into the jungles our journey into the wilderness began with lot of
enthusiasm. Initial stretch was very slippery while climbing up the moss makes
staying on feet especially difficult but after that we entered into some thick
forest zone and from this point the walk was little easier.
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2 comments:
Beautiful location n wonderful narration...missing treks these days..want to start again
Hi can I get Ur local friend Mahabala's number please, would like to explore the place
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