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Barachukki Falls

Barachukki is a waterfalls situated near the island town of Shivanasamudra in the Mandya district of Karnataka. The waterfall is created by river Cauvery that runs down a 75 metre gorge before it divides into two branches that flows around the island of Shivanasamudra. The two branchesof falls flow on either side of the island before plunging in two different places a few kilometres apart to form the Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls. The waterfalls are located at a distance of about 139 km from Bangalore and about 60 km from Mysore.
Water falls in its Full Glory!!!

Nature..., the most beautiful thing on Earth


The eastern branch of the waterfall is known as Barachukki while the western branch is known as Gaganachukki. Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls are together known as the Shivanasamudra Falls. Shivanasamudra literally means Shiva’s Sea. These two waterfalls are considered to be among the best 100 waterfalls of the world.

The area near the waterfalls is famous for being the location of Asia’s first hydro-electric power station that was set up in the year 1902 and is still functional. The waterfall can be enjoyed from close quarters as there are shallow areas near the place where the water plunges.

Barachukki is a waterfalls situated near the island town of Shivanasamudra in the mandya district of Karnataka. The waterfalls are created by river Cauvery that runs down a 75 metre gorge before it divides into two branches that flows around the island of Shivanasamudra. The two branches (eastern & western branches) flow through deep ravines on either side of the island before plunging in two different places a few kilometres apart to form the Barachukki and Gaganachukki waterfalls. The waterfalls are located at a distance of about 139 km from Bangalore and about 60 km from Mysore..
The nearest airport to reach the falls is the Bangalore International Airport. It operates several flights that connect it to many national and international destinations. From the airport visitors can hire cabs or taxis to reach the waterfalls and the surrounding areas.
Shivasamudra

Force of Water!!!

The nearest railway station to reach the waterfalls is the Mysore Railway Station that is located at a distance of about 60 km from the falls. Maddur also has a railway station that is near to the waterfalls but the preferred one is the Mysore Railway Station.


There are several KSTDC buses that operate between Bangalore and Kollegal on a frequent basis. From Kollegal there are local means of transport available to reach the waterfalls. Visitors can also hire cabs, private vehicles or taxis to reach the waterfalls directly from Bangalore or Mysore.
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