Shivanasamudra Falls – the Cascading Charisma of the Sea of Shiva

Karnataka is an Indian state lying towards the south of the country overlooking the Arabian Sea. Karnataka's capital is Bangalore, which is coined as the Silicon Valley of India for being a major hub of information technology. To the west of Bangalore sits one of Karnataka's districts, the Mandya District, nestling a host of tourist hotspots.

From impressive palaces to stunning Hindu temples and bird sanctuaries to breathtaking water falls, Mandya District has so much to offer for its visitors. Mandya District boasts of five rivers including Kaveri River, also known as Cauvery River, which flows across the Deccan Plateau. The 98 metre drop from the plateau into the rocky gorge weaves a spectacular sight of cascading falls that are known as Shivanasamudra Falls. Shivanasamudra literally means the Sea of Shiva, and Shiva is the supreme god in Hinduism.

The Shivanasamudra Town sits on the bank of Kaveri River which flows while branching around this island town and plunging down forming striking waterfalls. The two streams are known as Gaganachukki on the west and Bharachukki on the east, where their falls too are referred by the same names. Thus Gaganachukki Falls and Bharachukki Falls are collectively known as Shivanasamudra Falls.

During the monsoon season that spans from July to October, you can capture the mesmerizing spectacle of Shivanasamudra Falls in its prime. The sight of the milky white waters twisting and turning along the sloping rock face is indeed a sight to behold. In between the two falls sits a rocky outcrop carpeted in verdant greenery, adding a fine contrast to the spectacle. Shivanasamudra Falls is the second biggest waterfall in India with an average width of around 849 metres.

Spend your vacation at a luxury hotel Bangalore and visit this captivating natural wonder in Mandya Distrct - Shivanasamudra Falls. The falls rests only about 120 kilometres from Bangalore. For a pampered stay in Bangalore try The Leela Palace Kempinski Bangalore. Acclaimed as one of the best Bangalore hotels, guests here can indulge in luxurious amenities while living amidst spellbinding backdrops. Best of all, some of the major IT firms in Bangalore including Microsoft, IBM, HP and Oracle can be accessed from here within minutes.