Sivana-samudra and talakadu











Another escape from the bustling noisy bangalore.
Ragya,Shilpa,Guru and i set out to visit the Gaganachukki and Barachukki falls.It was a pleasant drive.We stopped by maddur's tiffany's hotel which served some very bad Mallige idlis . Kamat Lokaruchi is any day better for a breakfast on the Mysore road highway.

Gaganachukki offers some breathtakings views of the waterfalls,but you cant play there and there is nothing much to do there.
So we set out for the smaller Barachukki falls and headed into the water.Reaching right under the falls was a little tricky and fun. The feel of water hitting you with so much force is good . Playing in the beach is great in a way and under the waterfalls its a different experience altogether.

We also visited Talakadu and it has so many stories associated with it,the whole masala with kings,queens and the queen's curse.Perfect for a movie.The local guide there took us to the Panchalinga temples.He showed us some excavations.It is said that a whole town is buried under the sands there. Do google it up for more info.

Went to Somanathapura but we were late to visit the temple as it closes sharp at 5.30.Have decided to surely visit it at some point of time.It looked very inviting with its green lawns and the Belur-temple -like look.I dont know how to describe it.
All these places have been lost from the eye of the tourist . Coorg,Mysore and other destinations are famous ,but i thought Talakadu is a nice place for ppl who like history.The tourism department should highlight it as well.

Just realized that River Kaveri is the lifeline and bread earner of so many people.
No wonder civilizations are born besides rivers.


Date of travel : 23 Nov 2008
Junta : Ragya,Shilpa ,GuruDakshina
Route :Bangalore-Maddur-Sivanasamudra-Talakadu-Somanathapura-Malvalli-Maddur-Bangalore

Comments

Sucheta said…
superb pics... and nice post as usual. :-) You write so well Dakshi, it feels me as if even I am there with u in ur trip. :-)
-Sucheta
6:59 PM
Dakshina Dasari said…
Thanks Suchi.
1:48 PM
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