Water & nature · Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts, Karnataka
Shivanasamudra Falls
The Kaveri divides into Gaganachukki and Barachukki in a dramatic twin-falls landscape—one of the best full-day rides from Bengaluru.
A two-wheeler guide from Bangalore (Bengaluru). Distance is approximate from central Bengaluru.
Find the place
Open the destination pin in Google Maps. On mobile, select Two-wheeler directions where available, then check the route against local signs.
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Ride plan
How to get there
Ride south on the legal service/old road via Ramanagara, Channapatna and Maddur, then continue via Malavalli towards the signed falls viewpoints.
Do not take the Bengaluru–Mysuru access-controlled carriageway on a two-wheeler. NHAI directs two-wheelers to the service roads; confirm current local diversions.
Ride time is an estimate from central Bengaluru. Check live traffic, road closures, fuel stops and two-wheeler restrictions before departure.
Entry, permits & hours
Viewpoint hours and water restrictions vary
Karnataka Tourism lists Barachukki as a timed site and describes Gaganachukki as a daytime viewpoint. Local access, parking, water levels and closures can change. Check the official visitor page and local notices on the day; swimming/wading restrictions must be obeyed.
Open official access information ↗Research checked October 2026. Government pages and on-site directions take precedence; confirm same-day closures and permit slots before travelling.
Season & timing
When to go
July–October for peak flow, with September–January often balancing flow and more comfortable weather. Monsoon crowds and safety closures are possible.
Why make the ride
What to see and do
- Two different waterfall viewpoints
- Gaganachukki gorge and Barachukki cascade
- Historic hydroelectric landscape
Before you leave
What to carry
- Rain layer and spare gloves in monsoon
- Water and sun protection
- Cash for parking or small viewpoint charges
Stay safe and leave no trace
A few things to know
- Stay behind barriers; do not descend into the gorge.
- Never swim or wade unless authorities explicitly permit it.
- Ride cautiously on wet roads and use the legal two-wheeler route.
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