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Shivasamudram Falls

| Cauvery, Bangalore, India
As featured in Day trips from Bangalore
Ranked #2 of 55 attractions in Bangalore
4.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls
Fee: No
Owner description: This is the site of the first hydro-electric power station in Asia, set up in the early 20th century. The Gaganachukki and Barachukki waterfalls are...... more » Owner description: This is the site of the first hydro-electric power station in Asia, set up in the early 20th century. The Gaganachukki and Barachukki waterfalls are best visited post monsoon, when there’s abundant water. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW
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This is about a 3 hrs journey from Bangalore east. A very scenic place anda good place to enjoy bathing under a waterfall. I had been there in the first week of May, was able to get into the water and under the waterfalls. Monsoons are the best time to visit, but is also pretty dangerous because of the gushing... More

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We visited Shivsamudram , and enjoyed a lot.best time to visit during monsoon or just after monsoon. The waterfall is very scenin and enjoyable for bathing.The boat ride is also good,But this place is badly maintained like hogenakkal.broken glasses are all over the place.Can't walk in bare foot.Otherwise the place is very clean. Need some environmental friendly food courts .A... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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Just about one & half hour journey from ,Mysore.Free from trafic jams. Easily one canclimb down & enjoy the water falls scenery. Even the view from top approach road is beautiful Better,One should go with food packets from Mysore though Hotels are there near the Falls More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

The best time to visit this falls is between July - December . The place is covered with lush green landscape and fall is in full flow. There are two other falls also nearby Gaganchukki and one more.. You should not miss the Fish Fry and Roti on the roadside small restaurants. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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nice place to visit, good for tight budget travelers who want to have fun in water and do not want to spend money on costly water parks. this place is reachable only in private vehicles as public transport is not available up to the falls area. no basic facilities are available, better to pack food and come to this place.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

best time to visit is monsoons n u can play in waters in barachukki falls with caution More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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Wonderful place to be in Bangalore..such a great relief from all the tensions..Must visit in Bangalore...when we visited, water level was comparatively low. but the height of the falls is really great to see.The only drawback is the distance from city and way to reach the location. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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Barrachukki was absolute fun. There is a steep climb down / up of about 200 steps. There are coracle rides right to the place where water hits the rock. Go prepared with a change of clothes. Someone told us about a good restaurant over Gaganchukki - but we were pretty disappointed with the service and food. Talakad is around 25... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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Its very far thats problem Road is not good otherwiseok More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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Gagankuchi and Barrakuchi falls are beautiful. A completely serene place where you can sit and relax in the lap of nature. However I would suggest you to go on weekday to avoid crowd. More

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