Written by: Raju Shanbhag
Chunchi Falls
The first thing that strikes you in Chunchi Falls is not the waterfall as you would expect. You will be amazed by the spread of rocks all along the banks of Arkavati River, which appear as if someone had meticulously chiseled these rocks to their liking. Delve deeper and you can imagine many shapes and meanings in these naturally formed rocks. After you tread on these rocks carefully for a while, the real culprit emerges slowly from behind some of the rocks. The Arkavati River which has shaped these rocks, first flows slowly, as if she is ashamed of her chiseling act, and then boldly cascades down from some pillar like rocks, providing you with a beautiful view.
Orientation
Located in Kanakpura taluk in Bangalore District, Chunchi Falls satiates the nature lovers’ appetite for waterfalls and natural surroundings. You will have to travel 55 km from Bangalore to reach Kanakpura, then take a deviation to Sangam and drive on that road for 25km and take another deviation towards Yelehalli and drive 5km to reach Chunchi falls. Although the route to Chunchi Falls is full of greenery, the road and the surroundings themselves will not give you even a clue about the things to come.
Weather
The weather is almost as good or as bad is it is in Kanakpura. Although the magnificence of Chunchi Falls is best seen in the rainy seasons, the slippery rocks may play spoilsport in these seasons.
Getting there/ Route Information
Buses
There are lots of buses and private vehicles available from Bangalore to Kanakpura. From Kanakapura, you have to take some other bus to the Chunchi Falls. Now why there are no KSRTC buses directly from Bangalore to Kanakapura, even though it’s a tourist attraction, is as old a question as the chiseled rocks on the banks of Arkavati River themselves.
Other Vehicles
You can take a bike since the distance is short. You can take other vehicles too.
Road Quality
Although the Kanakapura highway provides you almost a dream run, the nightmare begins soon after you take the diversion.
Pictures of Chunchi Falls
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Major Attractions
Sangama
If you like what you see in Chunchi Falls and wish to go to the root of it, travel to Sangama which is 6 km away from Chunchi Falls. Sangama is the confluence of Arkavathi and Kaveri(Cauvery)
Mekedatu
In Kannada Mekedatu means “the place where goats cross the small river.” Remember that the saying only speaks about the goats and not about the humans. So be very careful while trying to cross the river.
Vital Tourist Information
Carry Some Food
You may love nature. But it does not look very beautiful if you are hungry and if you have not brought anything to eat. There no hotels near the falls and you should be unbelievably hungry to like the food you get in Kanakapura.
Very nice pictures. This shows how beutiful is Karnataka !
Chunchi falls is one such place which is not much explored and is easily reachable from Bangalore on a bike !!!
Ya… true. Heard a lot about Sangam too. I am planning to visit soon, as this month is the best time to visit !
We planning to go this week.. v sure we gonna like it
Anu, but you will have missed the real gorge of waterfall.. Its best seen in rainy seasons. Anyways, good luck! Sure, you will have some fun.
hi
hi is this a nice time to visit? m planning to go on 1st sept….
yes.. soon after the rain is the best season..