Tucked in the thick green forests of Kodaikanal is a quiet waterfall which will steal your heart away, this place is blessed with so much virgin beauty it’s hard to believe this is the famous and always populated holiday destination. Legend says, this place was named so by the local inhabitants as bears frequented the spot for its cool stream water to drink from. A short trek on the forest path through huge trees and native species of flora while listening to chirps of birds, one must simply come and breathe the refreshing air of Western Ghats towards the water fall. The cascade at its best is seen during the monsoons and post monsoons where the water streams with force creating a spectacular vision and the already amazing view becomes more picturesque. For the nature lovers, photographers or anyone longing for a break from the noisy urban life, Bear Shola Falls is definitely a good option. Gurgling sound of water, smell of forest air and breeze will simply help you to relax into the world of fantasy. Many believe Kodaikanal is too crowded but at Bear Shola Falls, this is fortunately not the case. Help us protect this gem and do not carry out anything you carried along. The trek to Bear Shola Falls is invigorating on its own and can remain for a life time if you are lover of natural world. Bear Shola Falls definitely needs to be in your list of things to do in Kodaikanal if you are in love with hidden gems of nature.
