Monday, July 7, 2008

Sangam, Mekedatu and Chunchi falls

Places : Mekedatu, Sangam and Chunchi Falls
Participants : Harish M, Harischandra, Ratan Raj
Date : 05 July 2008
Transport Mode : Bikes
Hotel : Rathna Upahar , Kanakpura


On my Pulsar Bike

‘Mekedatu’ is the place where the Cauvery River flows through a narrow ravine. As per History, the channel was so narrow that goat would jump across it, and hence the name Mekedatu (Meke = goat, datu = cross in Kannada).

Mekedatu is approximately at a distance of 95 Kms from Bangalore. The first 90 Kms till Sangam can be undertaken in a vehicle, but for the last 5 Kms we need to cross a river and either take a different transport bus or go by walk

Distance : KBS (Majestic)->Kanakpura app 60 Kms
Kanakpura->Sangam app 30 kms

Sangam -> Mekedatu app 5 kms

Route: From KBS (Majestic)->Corporation->Lalbagh ->South End circle->Banashankari->Kanakpura Road->Metro->Art of Living Ashram->Kanakpura

At Kanakpura, you can see a Sign board indicating that Mekedatu is 35 Kms from there. Clear directions are provided from Kanakpura to reach Mekedatu. Look out for Signboards providing direction to Mekedatu or Sangam

Transport: Having own Transport is recommended, as you can stop in between and enjoy the nature an visit places Enroute

Bus Facility : Lots of KSRTC buses ply frm KBS (Majestic) and KR Market (Kalisapalya) to Kanakapura. From Kanakpura there are few KSRTC buses to Sangam


Sangam


Jeep struck while trying to cross Sangam

Sangam

Ac buses @ Sangam :)

You need to cross a river at Sangam. Sangam is the confluence of Rivers Cauvery, Arkavathi and another mythical river which is no longer visible. When water levels are low, you can walk and cross Sangam. Else you will be required to take a Coracle (Teppa) to cross SangamAfter Crossing Sangam you can take a bus which will take you to Mekedatu (app 6 kms to Mekedatu and RS:40 to and Fro change)

Road Condition : Road till Kanakpura is in good condition

From Kanakpura to Sangam, at few stretches, road is bad. It is not Asphalted, but it was in process of getting Asphalted





Mekedatu

Mekedatu lovely view




Harischandra (White T Shirt) and Ratan Raj



Rapid Waters @ Mekedatu

Places Near Mekedatu-> You can visit Chunchi falls. While reaching Sangam from Kanakpura, you can watch out for Sign boards towards your leftside, providing directions for Chunchi falls. You can find a Hebbagilu (Village entrance arch) approximately at a distance of 25 Kms from Kanakpura and 10 kms before Sangam. From this signboard you need to travel 5-6 kms to reach Chunchi falls


Chunchi Falls

Chunchi falls

View from Chunchi Falls

If you are travelling from Bangalore, you can also Visit Trimurthy temple, which is located at a distance of approximately 20 kms from Banashankari. The temple has a beautiful lawn and big structures of Lord Vinayaka, Anjaneya and Lord Krishna. Temple can be easily sighted, as it is located on the Main road itself and is located on Left side while travelling from Banashankari towards Kanakpura




Tri-Murthy temple


Food : There are no Hotels or decent Eat-outs at Sangam, Mekedatu or Chunchi falls. So pack your lunch / eatables.Last decent hotel, you can find is Rathna Upahar at Kanakpura. So you can start early in the morning, have your Breakfast at Kanakpura, pack your lunch and you can be back in Kanakpura for Evening snacks.

We had our Breakfast ,packed Puliogare for lunch and returned back to Rathna Upahar for our evening snacks



Points to Note:

  1. Don’t cross sangam using your own vehicle. There are changes of vehicle getting struck in sand. Even the road from Sangam to Mekedatu is very bad
  2. Do not get into water either at Chunchi falls or Mekedatu or try any Adventures at these places. There are lots of Whirlpools and water force is also very high
  3. You can play in waters at Sangam, when the water levels are low. But do not try it when water levels are high. Few people have been washed away in the past
  4. Last 3 kms before you reach Sangam is Ghat section. So Drive slowly and carefully at this spot.
  5. There are hoardings put up at Sangam , indicating that there are Crocodiles. So be careful

52 comments:

Sandeep Shande said...

congrats for
- breaking Mekedatu jinx
- back to blogging after a year break.

expecting posts on trips/treks which you done in last one year.

TheTouch said...

Hey very informative blog on trip mekedaatu.. good guide to reach this place

Debiprasad Sinha said...

absolutely wonderful post..i followed ur blog buddy and reached mekedatu..thanx

Dr George Easaw said...

Thanks a lot..

Though I've been there before, this Sunday two families were planning to go to sangama. The info is great and thanks for the directions...

ravirkkm said...

Hey...
Thanks buddy.
I was looking for pics and you have posted photos which are really needed to take a decision about the place.
We are going there shortly.

Ravi

Unknown said...

Hi Thanks for your snaps & details

Philip Malayil said...

Thanks for the info...will go there soon

Unknown said...

Hey Buddy Thanks for the info...

I am planning to go there soon, Is it the right time to go??
Can we camp at Mekedatu for a night??

Unknown said...

Hey Buddy Thanks for the info...

I am planning to go there soon, Is it the right time to go??
Can we camp at Mekedatu for a night??

Unknown said...

our information about the place helped a lot.
Around 35-40 of us from bangalore went to sangama on 5th nov 09 by bus.
We enjoyed a lot.For 3 hours we played with water in sangama.

Now its the right time to go.
Thank you dear frend.

Unknown said...

Thanks a lot....

Can you tell me which is the right month to visit the place...Can we visit this month, will the water level be low so that we can enjoy!

Unknown said...

we visited mekedatu on 3rd Jan 2010. At Sangam, there is no coracle to cross the river, and we had to wade through waist high water to cross the stream to reach the other side - old people cannot cross the river. Also, there is absolutely no hotel or food facility at Sangam and Mekedatu - so pls. take food along for a day trip.

Unknown said...

thanks for the wonderful information and important noting points

Chandrashekhar said...

very good info. planning to go to sangam tomorrow by car. shall give more informative feedback on return

Unknown said...

cholo bardiripa. devaru nimaga cholo madali.

Umesha

Unknown said...

I think you would love to visit this place its really beautiful. The best place i have ever visited.
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Karthik (Sp) said...

Very nice post :)

We visted Chunchi during JAn 10 ,

we left very late , but enjoyes very much and explored the place

http://prabhukarthik03.wordpress.com/2010/10/10/7-chunchi-waterfalls-2612010/

Niraj Thacker said...

Thanks such a clear description on sangam and near by places

Unknown said...

Nice post on mekedatu trip.. very informative.. I am planning to visit this place this coming weekend with my friends... your tips would be handy for us...

Thanks mate...

santhosh said...

Hi Friend,

A good guide and complete guide you have shared with us thanks a lot it helps us in all the things.. thanks once again.

Anjana said...

Are there good places for camping in Bangalore!! please help as im new here

Sunil K said...

Is there safety parking for two wheelers?

Zach said...

Very good and detailed description..thanks a lot

Zach said...

Can anybody share the parking facility ofor 4 wheelers

pradyumna said...

thanks for the advice

pradyumna said...

thanks for the advice

YARAB BABA said...

Thank you very much yaa.

janu said...
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janu said...

Chunchi falls is very scary and a risky place.But it is a adventures place to go with the friends and enjoy there.It is a good place to take photos.older ones feel hard to walk because the way is so slippy.

janu said...

We visited chunchi falls and sangam on march 4 2012. in chunchi parking facility is secure and safe. for 2 wheeler 25rs,4 wheeler 30rs.
At sangam before 5km itself they are getting the entry charges.Water flow is medium so we enjoyed a lot.

Sandeep Channappa said...

nice info...we r planning for mekedatu and sangama..is it safe n secured to go for chunchi falls with family??

Unknown said...

Thank you so much for a very informative about Mekedatu and Sangam.

sonya said...

if we go by a two wheeler then where can we park it to cross sangam?

sonya said...

if we go by a two wheeler, then where can we park it to cross the sangam?

Vysh @The Colourful Eyes said...

Wow .. Very useful information. U have provided us all the information so we can easily plan our trip.

Thankyou.
Vysh

Unknown said...
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naughty said...

hey are these places good for lovers …… is thr anyprob with cops catching the pairs?

bhavesh~~~007> said...

You have given the best information one could ever imagine.

you have also mentioned the cautious note.

Thank you very much

Unknown said...

full map info...(Y)

Prashanth said...

I visited Sangama and Mekedatu, but missed out Chukchi Falls. Check my blog post here: http://randthot.com/blog/weekend-drive-to-mekedatu/

Unknown said...

Wonderful post, thank you!

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Unknown said...

Hi..I really enjoyed reading about your trip to Chunchi falls. Located 90 kms away from Bangalore, the waterfall, in the backdrop of scenic settings, offers eye catching panoramic views of dense and green surroundings and is a popular picnic spot. Explore more about Chunchi Falls.

Unknown said...

Is there any tension of cops catching on the way to sangam?? Or its just a free way with no cops around??

Unknown said...

Is there any tension of cops catching on the way to sangam?? Or its just a free way with no cops around??

Sap Technomaniac said...

Thanks dear got alot of info .......

Unknown said...

Kanakapura is a town in the state of Karnataka situated 55 km from the city Bengaluru. It is famous for the production of silk and granite, temples and church. There are many places to visit in Kanakapura and it is ideal for short trips.

Unknown said...

Hi,

Can we visit Mekedaatu at night time? like start around 12 am and reach at 3 and enjoy the sun rise and then leave in the morning ?

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Rithish said...

Hi, very nice and lovely post about your trip to Sangam, Mekedatu, Chunchi falls. Best places to explore near Bangalore, thanks for this beautiful post. Love to explore these places during my weekend. If anyone plans to travel Bangalore, book bus tickets in Kaleswari travels.

Swathi said...

Hi
Chunchi falls remote waterfall in a rocky setting is popular for picnics & best during rainy season. And Mekedatu is a location along Kaveri in Kanakapura Taluk of Ramanagara District. Sangama is the place where Arkavati merges with Kaveri. From this point, about 3.5 kilometers downstream, the river Kaveri flows through a deep and narrow gorge. Mekedatu' means 'goat's leap' in Kannada.

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