Shivanasamudra is mostly preferred by travellers. The go to destination for types of travellers, be it family, kids and couples, Shivanasamudra is, however, mostly preferred. The best season or months to visit places in Shivanasamudra are February, August, September, October, November, December.
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Shivanasamundra Falls
The Shivanasamundra Falls is a twin waterfalls located at the site of Asia’s second hydroelectric power station. It falls from a height of 90 m, into the Cauvery River. This waterfall is regarded as the second largest in India. The Barachukki Falls and Gaganachukki Falls lie east and west of the Shivanasamundra Falls
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Cauvery River
The Cauvery River in Karnataka bifurcates twice to form the island of Shivanasamundra and Srirangapatnam that are 80 km apart from each other. The island of Shivanasamundra is famous for the Shivanasamundra Falls, including the twin falls, the Gaganachukki Falls and the Barachukki Falls. The Cauvery River is an important source of water for the hydroelectric power project that supplies power to Bengaluru, Mysore and the Kolar Gold Fields.
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Barachukki and Gaganachukki Falls
The Barachukki and Gaganachukki Falls are part of the Shivanasamundra Falls, on the Cauvery River. Towards the western side lies the Gaganachukki Falls, while to the east is the Barachukki Falls.
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Talakad Temples
The Talakad temples are also known as Pancha Pathi temples that are dedicated to Lord Shiva. These temples have stone pillars and are constructed in the ancient Chola and Chalukyan architectural styles.These temples have one Shivalingam each that represents the Panch Pathi form of Lord Shiva. All these temples are famous for the Panchalinga Darshana Fair that is held once every 12 years.
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Shimsha Dam
The Shimsha Dam, also known as the Markonahalli Dam, is constructed across the Shimsha River at a height of 731.57 m above sea level. The dam was built by Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the King of Mysore, for irrigating 6,070 hectares of land.
