Bangalore, an urban metropolis and housing India’s very own Silicon Valley is not only well known for its steel and glass buildings, swish malls and entertainment complexes and historical monuments. The city abounds in natural splendor and that is manifested in the cascades of the picturesque Chunchi Falls.
On a trip to Bangalore Rural District laced by the meandering Arkavati River, tourists encounter the picture perfect and serene Sangama of three of Bangalore’s principal rivers. Chunchi Falls is located 90 km from Bangalore City and 16 km before the Sangama near the quaint Yeleguri village.
The waterfall whose cascading ripples gleam like flowing quicksilver is situated in a beautiful rocky valley and surrounded by dense, green forests. With the Kanakapura town located in its vicinity, Chunchi Falls is a popular picnic spots with a tranquil milieu that records an average footfall of 70 on weekends. Visitors can halt at the nearby small-scale hotels in the Kanakpura town.
The panoramic rhapsodies of the gurgling Chunchi Falls are a sight to behold. Although a small waterfall, the beauty of its gushing cascades in an idyllic green setting mesmerizes tourists. Chunchi Falls is thus a worthwhile stopover for tourists on their way to Sangama or Mekedatu.
It is best to visit this paradise in early winter. The good roads and abundant transport facilities are also conducive for the potential development of Chunchi Falls as a popular tourist spot.
Nature lovers and aficionados of Chunchi Falls cannot help but return to this zone of quietude and idyllic bliss amidst lush nature.
