Shivanasamudra One Day Trip

Situated in Mandya district, this waterfall known as "Shiva's Sea" offers some spectacular monsoon waterfall views & is also home to numerous spiritual & historic sites that visitors should check out during monsoon season.Kaveri River forms a segmented waterfall which holds 45th place worldwide in terms of renown. Looking for more similar experiences? Browse our Weekend Getaways from Bangalore collection.1. Gaganachukki Falls Gaganachukki Falls is one of Bangalore's beautiful waterfalls located along the Kaveri River and located between Malavalli, Mandya and Kollegala districts in Karnataka. Formed when Kaveri River flows through an area prone to rockfalls that forces water over both sides creating twin waterfalls at once - also home of Asia's first hydroelectric power station built here in 1902.Gushing waterfalls offer breathtaking scenery for tourists who visit this location. Although this spot can be visited at any time of the year, the best experience occurs during and post-monsoon when all its splendor shines through - a must visit spot for any nature lover!Reaching Kollegal can be done via bus or private vehicles from Mysore and Bangalore, with buses plying to Kollegal from both places. Train service also runs up to Maddur Railway Station from where taxi services can take you directly to the waterfalls.Coracle boats can take you close to waterfalls; however, it is not advised that anyone visit them during monsoon season as this could prove hazardous.2. Barachukki FallsWith breathtaking natural beauty at every turn, Barachukki Falls is an impressive sight. Created by the River Kaveri and popular among nature enthusiasts alike, Barachukki Falls makes for an amazing tourist attraction in Kerala's western coast region. Surrounded by lush forests and offering numerous spots for relaxation, photography, and trekking opportunities; visiting during or just after monsoon season will produce optimal conditions.As you explore, make sure to keep an eye out for exotic animals and plants found here, such as endangered butterflies or orchids. While in Karnataka, take time out for a coracle ride on River Kaveri; these traditional circular boats have long been used as transportation between states - offering travelers a special vantage point of seeing its stunning waterfall.Talakadu, an historic town known for its temples and dunes, should also be visited near Barachukki Falls. Here you'll find an incredible example of blended Hoysala-Vijaynagara architecture at its best: Ranganatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu himself incarnate and it's truly must-see!3. TalakaduTalakadu, also known as the City Underneath the Sands, is an oasis of legend and mystery. Half-buried temples evoking tales of kings and queens along with divine wrath whisper in the wind as you stroll this spiritual spot.Visit Talakadu Archaeological Site and you'll discover an extraordinary treasure-trove of temples, ruins, and architectural wonders buried by shifting sands. Multiple factors have played a part in this - river course changes, erosion and wind-driven deposition of sand are all responsible. While local legend places the blame for Talakadu's decline on Queen Alamelamma as curse of Talakadu; science provides more plausible answers as to its transformation in terms of landscape and climate changes within this region.Panchalingas, or five Lord Shiva temples, are one of the area's defining features. Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Vaidyanatheeshwara, Arkeshwara and Mallikarjuna were built by Ganga dynasty while four others by Hoysala.Talakadu can be reached by air, rail and road from Bengaluru; its nearest airport and railway station are both located there; it also has good connections to other cities in Karnataka via roadways. A day trip from Bangalore is the ideal way to spend a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend outdoors - however public transport options are limited and extra caution must be exercised while entering its water due to strong currents and deep depths.4. Ranganatha TempleAt the heart of this sublime landscape lies Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - one of the world's premier Vaishnavite temples dedicated to Lord Ranganatha - one of 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Bhagawan Vishnu - in Sriranganathaswamy. It stands as testament to this revered deity's timeless devotion.The temple features a gold-plated vimanam, or crown tower, at the top of its inner sanctum, designed after Tamil omkara design and decorated with images of Lord Rama and Krishna on its gable. Other unique features include twin guardians standing outside its main entrance as dvarapalakas; niches in outer walls of garbhagriha housing goshtams featuring deities; and more!Epigraphists will find this temple an irresistible resource, as it houses over 640 inscriptions that make up its wealth of epigraphy. Archaeological Survey of India's South Indian Inscriptions series features Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple exclusively in one volume of their series.This Temple hosts several Utsavams each year, such as PavitrOtsavam, Brahmotsavam and AdhyanOtsavam. Furthermore, regular events are celebrated here like Maha Lakshmi Pooja, Panguni Uthiram and Sri Ranganatha Narasimha Jayanti. Furthermore, devotees can avail of free and delectable prasadam on all days as well as during Utsavams - such as Ven-pongal, sweet rice yogurt rice Kolambu-sadam PuliOdarai etc - all available free and wonderful in traditional methods!