Last weekend, my colleagues and I had gone on a 2 day trip to Masinagudi and Ooty. We stayed in a place called Forest hills farms and resorts (location is good, place is kinda average). En route, we visited Gopalaswamy betta, Kalhatty falls, etc.
I had written a lengthy post.. but the browser crashed and I am now mad with myself for not having saved it. My patience to sit and write it again too has crashed :-(.
Instead of a lengthy trip report, I will leave you with a few snaps, the route to Gopalaswamy betta and Kalhatty falls and a few pointers.
Route to Kalhatty falls from Bangalore
Bangalore- Mysore - Nanjangud - Gundelpet - Bandipur - Mudumalai - Theppakad junction - Take left here (you see a small narrow steel bridge) to reach Masinagudi - Mavanahalla - Climb up the 36 hairpin bend route - Drive upto the 10th hairpin bend where you see the police checkpost - Take right there instead of going further up - Park your car - walk down the steps until you hear the water fall - walk right upto the water fall (many people fail to do that and miss the real beauty)
Things to keep in mind while visiting Kalhatty falls
- Road condition is excellent from Bangalore to Kalhatty falls, except for a stretch near Nanjangud. Previously, the 10km stretch after Gundelpet was horrible, but is now good.
- Kalhatty falls is an excellent place for birding. See my link at the bottom for birding in Nilgiris.
- Early in the morning and in the evening, the place is pretty isolated. Having someone for company will make you comfortable.
- Kalhatty falls is around 10km from Ooty
- The 36 hairpin bends are not for the newbie driver
- Keep a watch for the speeding Masinagudi jeep drivers on the very narrow roads there
The beautiful Kalhatty falls
Route to Gopalaswamy betta from Bangalore
Bangalore - Mysore - Nanjangud - Gundelpet - Hangala village - Turn right here - Drive straight till you see the forest dept check post - pay entry fee - drive up (pretty steep climb on a not so good road)
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What to see there?
- Gopalaswamy temple
- the lush green rolling grasslands
Himavad Gopalaswamy betta
Himavad Gopalaswamy temple
Himavad Gopalaswamy betta
My other Nilgiris related posts