💧 Waterfall📍 Nature🪂 Adventure

Shivanasamudra Falls (Gaganachukki & Barachukki)

Malavalli, Karnataka, India

4.6 (0)

Overview

The Cauvery splitting around an island to plunge 90 m in twin cataracts — thunderous in monsoon, with coracle rides beneath Barachukki's segments.

Why visit: Karnataka's mightiest waterfall spectacle after Jog, an easy Mysuru day trip.

History: Site of Asia's first hydroelectric station (1902), which first lit up Kolar's gold fields.

Things to do

Waterfall ViewingCoracle RidePhotography

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Travel Information

Best time

Jul–Oct

Entry fee

Free–parking

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half day

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Within

12.2 km

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