Shivanasamudra Falls
ಶಿವನಸಮುದ್ರ ಜಲಪಾತ
A large waterfall where the Kaveri River splits into two, Gaganachukki and Barachukki, roaring at full force during the monsoon.
The falls are about 75 km east of Mysuru, where the Kaveri River splits into two channels and drops around 98 metres. The western channel, Gaganachukki, is viewed from a lookout, with spray hanging in the air. The eastern channel, Barachukki, forms a wide curtain of water. You can go down to the valley floor and take a bamboo basket boat, depending on water levels. Nearby, the Shimsha hydroelectric station, built in 1902, is one of Asia's earliest hydro plants. The falls are most spectacular from July to October, while in the dry season the flow is very weak. They are often combined with Talakadu and Somanathapura in a day trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Talakadu
- Chennakeshava Temple, Somanathapura
- Gumbaz, Srirangapatna
- Lalitha Mahal Palace
- Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum
- Daria Daulat Bagh
- Karanji Lake
- Chamundi Hill & Chamundeshwari Temple