Shivanasamudra, Karnataka
Shivanasamudra & Taksham Monestary - One Day Escap
- Duration
- 1D / 2N1 day · 2 nights
- Starts from
- Bangalore
- Trip type
- Nature
Gaganachukki and Bharachukki in full flow, a Tibetan monastery’s prayer halls and the sand-buried temples of Talakadu, all in a single day.
- Nature
- Culture
Dates
- 31 Oct 20261 day₹1,499
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Prices are per person.
The trip
One day, three completely different moods, all within a few hours of Bangalore: a Tibetan monastery, one of India’s oldest waterfalls in full post-monsoon flow, and a river town that the sand swallowed.
We leave at 6:00 AM, stop for a South Indian breakfast on the way, and reach the Taksham monastery by mid-morning. It is a quiet start to the day: prayer halls, rows of colour on the flag lines, and very little noise.
By midday we are at Shivanasamudra, where the Kaveri splits and drops as two separate falls, Gaganachukki and Bharachukki. September sits just after the monsoon, so the water is usually loud and heavy. There are view decks at both, and time to walk them properly before lunch at a countryside place nearby.
The afternoon goes to Talakadu, a town on a bend of the Kaveri where drifting sand buried a group of temples centuries ago and a curse is still blamed for it. Some of the temples have been dug out and you can walk right in. We start back around 5:30 PM.
Travel is by private vehicle with a crew along, and state permits, tolls and driver charges are covered. Meals and any entry fees are self-sponsored, so carry cash or UPI.
Highlights
Day 1 · 10:00 AMTaksham Monastery
Day 1 · 12:30 PMGaganachukki & Bharachukki Falls
Day by day
Taksham Monastery, Shivanasamudra & Talakadu
We leave Bangalore at 6:00 AM and stop for a South Indian breakfast on the way. The Taksham monastery comes first, quiet prayer halls and lines of prayer flags, before we head to Shivanasamudra for Gaganachukki and Bharachukki, the twin falls where the Kaveri splits. September is just after the monsoon, so expect them loud and heavy. Lunch is at a countryside place nearby, and the afternoon goes to Talakadu and its sand-buried temples on a bend of the river. We start back around 5:30 PM. Meals and entry fees are self-sponsored, so carry cash or UPI, and keep to the marked view decks at the falls.
- 6:00 AMDeparture from BangaloreBoarding starts at 6:00 AM from your chosen pickup point, with introductions once everyone is on board.
- 8:30 AMBreakfast stop en routeA South Indian breakfast at a place on the highway. Self-sponsored.
- 10:00 AMTaksham Monastery (a highlight)Prayer halls, rows of prayer flags and a quiet start to the day at the Tibetan monastery.
- 12:30 PMGaganachukki & Bharachukki Falls (a highlight)Shivanasamudra, where the Kaveri splits into twin falls. Walk both view decks; September flow is heavy, so stay behind the railings.
- 2:00 PMCountryside lunchA local lunch at a rustic spot near the falls and time to catch your breath. Self-sponsored.
- 4:00 PMTalakadu sand-buried templesA river town where drifting sand swallowed a group of temples centuries ago. Several have been excavated and you can walk right in.
- 5:30 PMReturn journey to BangaloreWe start back around 5:30 PM and drop at the same points in the city late evening.
What’s included
5 items · extras
Gear & extras, 5 items
- Visit to Shivanasamudra Falls, Talakadu and the Taksham Monastery
- Round-trip transportation from Bangalore by private vehicle
- A travel crew accompanying the group
- State permit, tolls and all applicable charges
- Driver charges
Not included, 6 items
- Travel, accidental or medical insurance
- Personal expenses such as snacks, water and shopping
- Any meals during the trip
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- GST @ 5%
- Entry fees at any of the places in the itinerary
Questions about this trip
What should I carry?
A government-issued ID (Aadhaar), shoes with grip for the wet steps at the falls, a cap and sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle, a rain layer, a change of clothes if you plan to get sprayed, a power bank and cash or UPI for meals and entry fees.
Can we get into the water at the falls?
No. Both Gaganachukki and Bharachukki are viewed from marked decks and steps, and the flow just after the monsoon is strong. Entering the water is not part of the trip and is not permitted at these points.
How strictly is the timeline followed?
We leave Bangalore at 6:00 AM sharp, so reach your pickup point ten minutes early. The rest is indicative: traffic, weekend crowds at the falls and how long the group lingers can shift things by an hour either way.
Is it safe to travel with strangers?
Yes. Every departure travels with a crew, seats are assigned, and travellers are verified before the trip. Most people join solo and end the day with a new set of friends.
Terms & conditions
The itinerary may be rearranged to suit availability without changing the total number of days or cutting any service. All guests must carry a government-issued ID. Confirmation of physical and mental fitness is required before the trip. No refund is provided for disruptions caused by government orders, harsh weather, protests, landslides or other unforeseen circumstances.
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