We'd been to Shivanasamudram on Monday. Puttachi hadn't seen waterfalls, and I knew she would like it.
There are two falls there, Gaganachukki and Bharachukki. (Such musical names, no?) Till Monday, I thought that Gaganachukki and Bharachukki were two segments of the same falls. But turns out that there are two separate waterfalls 12 km away from each other.
Gaganachukki also has a hydel station, which was the first in India, established in, I think 1902. Bangalore was the first city in India to be electrified, thanks to these falls.
We'd been to the hydel station when I was a kid. I remember the thrill of going down the slope in the trolley, but I don't remember much else. I get it confused with images of the other hydel stations I've been to later, as an adult.
Now there is also a solar power plant set up by BHEL in Gaganachukki.
Quite breathtaking in terms of volume. Worth a visit in the monsoons. It is about 135 km from Bangalore, 77 km from Mysore.
There are two falls there, Gaganachukki and Bharachukki. (Such musical names, no?) Till Monday, I thought that Gaganachukki and Bharachukki were two segments of the same falls. But turns out that there are two separate waterfalls 12 km away from each other.
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| Bharachukki |
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| Bharachukki from a higher point. |
Gaganachukki also has a hydel station, which was the first in India, established in, I think 1902. Bangalore was the first city in India to be electrified, thanks to these falls.
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| Gaganachukki |
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| The other segment of Gaganachukki |
We'd been to the hydel station when I was a kid. I remember the thrill of going down the slope in the trolley, but I don't remember much else. I get it confused with images of the other hydel stations I've been to later, as an adult.
Now there is also a solar power plant set up by BHEL in Gaganachukki.
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| Hydel station |
Quite breathtaking in terms of volume. Worth a visit in the monsoons. It is about 135 km from Bangalore, 77 km from Mysore.
2 comments:
Nature is always so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Hope to go there sometime
What an awesome view. Loved the natures call. will definitely visit there shortly...
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