Shivanasamudra Falls

At every point where the Kaveri splits, there is a Ranganathaswami temple (Avatar of Vishnu). The first one is located at Srirangapatna, the second and unique one at Shivanasamudram and the third at Tiruchirapally.

The one at Shivanasamudram is known as s the Madhyaranga and is the only one out of three to have a seven-headed snake behind Vishnu. The other temples have a five-headed snake. This temple belongs to the Chola period of around 9th Century AD, and the structure is well preserved till today. There are extravagant celebrations and a grand pooja held at this temple on the occasion of Vaikunth Ekadashi, the 11th day of the waxing moon in the month of Magha on the Hindu lunar calendar.

Day 1: Reach Shivanasamudram in the morning. Since this city is relatively small, walking is the best way to get around, though public transport like auto-rickshaws is available for local transportation. In the evening, leave for the Ranganathaswami temple, located in the city centre and take time to explore the massive temple complex. Many markets around the temple sell various traditional goods like wood and brassware as well as different types of local food, religious items and toys.

Day 2:  Leave in the morning for the Shivanasamudram falls located some distance from the city. You can hire a taxi or take a bus to this location. Since this is a popular picnic spot, you can spend the day here. You can also carry lunch or eat at one of the many small restaurants located close to the waterfall, making it a whole day out. There are also some forests surrounding this waterfall making it an ideal spot for bird watching and observing different types of butterflies in their natural habitat.

Easily accessible by road. An unexplored destination with not much crowd and lots of waterfalls to soak under. 

Not reachable by train or flight. Since it is a small town it does not have many luxury resorts. 

This destination is perfect for a family vacation or a trip out with friends. The temples, calm, natural settings and excellent authentic food make for a relaxing family trip while the waterfalls, backwaters and the many adventures activates are ideal for the adventurers. 

September to January is the best time to visit Shivanasamudra. Although the weather in this place remains agreeable throughout the year, the waterfalls are at their full glory during the monsoon season. Summers are not ideal to plan a trip to Shivanasamudra as the waterfall is scarce and its natural beauty isn't enchanting as the monsoons. Winters, on the other hand, is also an ideal time to plan a trip as the weather is pleasant and breezy, and the waterfalls are replete with cold water making the whole place look spellbinding.
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One can indulge in a rich variety of Udipi and South Indian cuisines in the area. You can find delicacies like Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Akki Roti, Jolada Roti, Idli, Vada, Sambhar, Kesari Bath, Ragi Mudde, Uppittu, Vangi Bath and traditional and local sweets like Mysore pak, Obbattu, Dharwad Peda, Chiroti etc .
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Shivanasamudra is only accessed by road. Shivanasamudra does not have a railway station or an airport, but the road connectivity is well maintained in all seasons. Many private taxis and buses regularly ferry tourists to and from this destination. The nearest airport is Bangalore International at 170 km away. The nearest railway station is the Mysore railway station at 77 km away.
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