BurudeJog Waterfall

On 1st June2008 at 7.30 in the morning we started journey to BurudeJog Falls. This wonderful waterfalls is around 40 km from Kumta and 24 kms from Siddapur, its on Kumta-Siddapur State highway. At one place we took left for another 5kms on mud track from the said state highway. First we went to Mr. Ganesh Hegde's house at Ilimane where we had tea.  One member of his family happily agreed to lead further trail with us.

After few minutes journey from their house we crossed small paddy fields and later entered jungle zone. At one point the trail goes very steep into the downer hill level we followed the risky trail with safe steps. While climbing down the hill we sight the beauty of waterfalls between trees. We reached safely to the bottom there three tier waterfalls opened in-front of us. First we decided to visit upper level of the waterfalls so we crossed the stream ad followed one small route which ends with huge pond under Second level. To reach smaller 1st stage it must need rock climbing tools which we don't, so we left to climb topper level. 

We were feeling brave and a little hot also so we opted to take a quick dip and stand under the falls. Definitely a cool experience, in more ways than one! On the 2nd and 3rd stage we took enough bath and enjoyed swim for long time. More than that we enjoyed to put our head under dripping water. It was a wonderful pleasing experience. This one is a wonderful one.. 

The Second step of the waterfall has an amphitheater sort of setting where hundreds of people can sit and watch the glorious waterfall and feel the mist rushing towards them. On the other side after a serious climb down you will get to see the other end of the waterfall. And the last stretch of this waterfall can only be heard from here. If you have a heart for climbing you can climb down to the edge of the rock to see it partially.

The risky downer trail which leads to Final Stage of the waterfalls..
Myself and my friend Ashok decided to go further downer streach. When we going down we pointed natuarl viewpoint. 2nd and 5th stages are most beautiful,5th the final stage falls from highest height.Beet a trout one has to remember is that,the person one who has courage and who wants to enjoy this at his risk can see the 5th stage.Unfortunately I am one among them.So you can see the photo's of the 5th stage.A good thing is that the place still it's not polluted and sad thing is that recently one person has died while taking the photo.

Gaganchukki and Bharachukki Waterfalls

Shivanasamudra Water Falls

120 Km from Bangalore –85 Km from Mysore- Cauvery River – Second Biggest water fall in India and sixteenth largest in the world.

(2,784 ft / 849 m ).

Gaganachukki waterfalls .  -18-05-08

The Gaganchukki and Bharachukki Falls are on the Cauvery River after the river has winded its way through the rocks and ravines and drops off to form waterfalls. The river divides in to twin side-by-side falls around the 700-acre picturesque Shivanasamudra Island. On the one side, it forms the Gaganachukki falls and on the other it rumbles down as the Bharachukki falls. The segmented waterfalls has an average width of 849 meters, a height of 90 meters. With the Cauvery basin receiving heavy rains, the twin falls have roared back to the glory.The two falls lie at a distance of 1 km (0.6 miles) from each other

Bharachukki Waterfalls .

When both falls are compared, Gaganchukki falls from very high height than Bharachukki. While Bharachukki falls is quite wider than Ganganachukki.

Beautiful valley in Gaganachukki...

The time of best flow are the monsoon season of July to October. And this time you can also enjoy the romance of clouds with the nature accompanied by the showering rains. Therefore, thousand of people drive here.You miss out on the fun of playing in water, but the spectacular sight you witness will more than make up for it Splendorous scenery also add great taste to your journey.

Gaganachukki waterfalls

Bharachukki Waterfalls

Bharachukki Waterfalls

Bharachukki Waterfalls

Bharachukki Waterfalls

Bharachukki Waterfalls

Himavad Gopalswami Betta

Gopalswami Temple- 17-05-08

This is one of the highest peaks in the area in Chamarajnagar district. It rises to a height of 1454 meters above sea level. The place is so called because it is covered in mist. It is approximately 220 km from Bangalore and 80 km from Mysore.There is a motor-able road all the way to the top of the hill. Entry fee is collected at the forest department check-post at foot of the hill. Visitors are allowed from around 6am till 5pm. Overnight stay on top is not allowed. Trekking and videography in the surrounding hills are allowed only with prior permission and to be accompanied by the forest department guides.

Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, is a grassy hill located in the Chamarajanagar district of the state of Karnataka, India. It lies in the core area of the Bandipur National Park and is frequented by wild life including elephants. It gets its name from the Himavad Gopalaswamy Temple located on the top of the hill. Himavad means filled with fog in the native language of Kannada.

The temple was built in 1315 by Perumal Dandanayaka, a Chola Viceroy. The temple is dedicated to Gopalaswamy, which is one of the names of the Hindu God Krishna. The gopuram of the temple is single-tiered and rests on the compound wall of the enclosure. A dhwajastambha (flag-pillar) and a bali-peetam (sacrificial altar) is present in the mukha mantapa (inner-porch). The parapet wall of the façade of the mukha mantapa contains the sculpture of dashavatara (the avatars of the Hindu God Vishnu) with the centre portion of the sculpture depicting Krishnavatara (the avatar of Vishnu in which he appeared as Krishna). There is a shikhara tower over the garbha griha (sanctum sanctorum).

The garbha griha contains an idol of Krishna holding a flute under a tree. Krishna is flanked by his friends and the posture is that of a dance with the left big toe resting on the right one. The panel also features several characters and icons from Krishna's avatar. Lord Gopalaswamy's idol is flanked by his consorts, Rukmini and Satyabhama. Cows and cowherds are featured towards the right side of the panel.

Legend says that sage Agastya, performed intense penance and as a result lord Vishnu blessed this place and promised to reside here. As this was a place of worship and penance, it used to be called as 'Hamsatheertha', which means the the lake of swans in Sanskrit. Swan acquires a mythological significance in Hinduism, symbolizing knowledge, tranquility and salvation.

Being a part of the Bandipura wildlife sanctuary, the hills are frequented by grazing wild elephants. The place is also known for its picturesque views of the surrounding hills, valleys and visitors may also see the spectacular sunrise and sunset from the top.

This temple was built in early fourteenth century by Cholas. And main specialty of the place is wild elephants which can be seen in herds of 60s-70s. Luckily we were able to sight them.