This waterfall is in a unique
point of Western Ghats, on the border of three taluqs
of North Kanara district (Sirsi, Yellapur, Ankola).
At about 45kms away from Sirsi. You can take a bus going
to Jaddigadde. From this Jaddigadde the waterfall is
around 3+kms distance. Though a motorable road is available
walking is a pleasant experience.The height of the waterfall
is around 200ft. A little further away is a Ganesha
temple in the middle of the river. This temple is on
the upstream. To go to this place you will have to take
the deviation before you start walking down the valley
for the waterfall.
Forest Department has built a
viewpoint a little away from the place, from there you
get a nice view of the waterfall and the valley. One
has to take their ration from Sirsi. There are tea shops
at jaddigadde and other places like Hulekal, Vanalli
(places en route.).
One word
of caution : don't try to get into the water
near the waterfall. Many has already tried swimming
(both amateurs and experts) and did not come up.
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