Cataract - Irpu Falls(Video)
| Irpu Falls - Nagarhole, Karnataka, INDIA | |
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Irpu Falls and Nagarhole
pDate Of Travel: 11th Aug 2006 - 13th Aug 2006
fSwashbucklers:
wPradeep Manohar
wAjay Ramprasanna
wMahipal Singh
wGnanandhan Arumugham
PR De-Tour: Bangalore --> Mysore --> Hunsur --> Nagerhole --> Kutta --> Irupu
jDistance: approx 300 Kms from Bangalore to Irpu Falls
P Runway to Nagarhole Sanctuary Park
8 Never ending Wilderness
Gateway to Heaven - Irpu Falls Q
"Irpu Falls is no virgin. Today, its cataract can be stopped with the pull of a lever, and less than half its natural flow pours over the precipice."
-- Courtesy Thurston Clarke
ON A SUNNY weekend,we decided to call on a waterfall. So, the iteinary was drawn up and we headed south to the Iruppu falls. We reached the Nagarhole entrance at 6:00 in the morning. Eager to check on the wildlife, we drove into the sanctuary. Admiring the nature, we could not resist in capturing the nature on the digicam. The deer(s) / stag(s) were all around the place. Unfortunately we could not sight wild cats, elephants. We reached Irpu Resort at 9:00 am.
The Iruppu falls is unique, right from its location to its beauty. With enough rains the previous night, Mother Nature looked like she had just finished her bath and was well-prepared to receive us that morning. Light breeze filtered through the trees on both sides of the road offering comfort, easing the strain of the previous night's journey.
The whole day was pouring like dogs and cats. The next day, weahter was kind on us with small showers. We headed to Irpu Falls. At a distance we could see a big hill in the heart of which a white cloud emerged from behind the uncovering mist. Yes, that was the falls a few kilometres away, beckoning us. For a few minutes, we stood spellbound watching the milky waters washing down the hill. It was a beautiful sight indeed. We could not wait to get closer. We came to the end of the motorable road. As we walked from this point, the chirping of birds grew louder and louder and in its midst we could make out a constant hissing ! This is how the white beauty expresses her presence to travellers and they move in her direction. I stood rooted to a spot at the bottom of the hill. The pathway leading up to the hill from where the water jumps off is laid naturally by a stream of water which threatens climbers with its slippery surface and uneven edges. Such moist rocks are ideal for leeches to thrive on. We had to brave them, as well. As we climbed, the mysterious beauty of the hill began to unravel. Passing carefully over the rocks painted with lichens, we slowly made our way to the top. Water danced down the rocks giving instant relief to our tired legs and time just flew as we went on enjoying our trek through the flowing waters. But the mighty fall was still hidden from our view. As we continued our march across a hanging bridge, a light drizzle started. We moved on unmindful of it we were sheltered by the canopy that the huge trees on both sides of the pathway offered. The next turn made all of us gasp at once. There she was, the waterfall, roaring over the rocks as if somebody was waiting for her down below. Not wasting even a minute, we captured her from all angles, with our cameras, of course. As we moved closer, cameras had tobe put away to protect them from water splashing all around. They had to be put away because it was time to feast our eyes on the beauty we had come to see.
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7Irpu Resort - thanks to Mrs. Vanitha Bhemmaiah (Resort Owner) for wonderful coorg dish
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Friday, August 11, 2006
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Horsley Hills
p Travel Date: 08-July 2006 - 09-July-2006
j Location: MadanPalle District, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
PR Distance: 160 Kms from Bangalore
f Swashbucklers:
8 Pradeep Manohar,
8 Gnananandhan Arumugam,
8 Ajay Ramprasanna,
8 Mahipal Singh
PR De-Tour: Bangalore --> Kolar --> Madanpalle --> Horsley Hills
Horsley Hills
is a beautiful hill resort located at a height of 4,200 ft above sea level.The journey to Horsley Hills is exciting as one tempts to see various species of plants and wild animals. Covering the entire stretch of narrow road is dense growth of Eucalyptus, Jacaranda, Allamanda, Gulmohar and many other species. Named after W.D. Horsley, Collector of Cuddapah district who made it his summer residence, this famous hill resort is popular for its clean, pure and healthy air suitable for recovering from illness. Approaching the Hills surrounded by forest area, one gets to see trees of Reeta, Shikakai, Amla, Beedi leaves, Bay leaves, Sandalwood, Red sanders, Blue gum, Mahogany and Bamboo.
Aerial View - Horsley Hills
7 Aerial View - Rishey Valley School
Inside Cave Rock....
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Biligiri Rangana - BR Hills
Travel Date: 6-May-2006 to 7-May-2006
Swashbucklers:
* Pradeep Manohar
* Gnananandhan Arumugam
* Ajay Ramprasanna
Distance:
90 Kms from Mysore & 230 Kms from Bangalore.
De-Tour: Bangalore -> Mysore Road --> take deviation at Madur towards Malvalli --> Kollegal --> BR Hills
BiligiriRangana (BR) range of hills are picturesquely situated between the Cauvery & Kapila rivers. At a height of 5,091 feet above sea level, this hill stretches from north to south for about 16 Kms. All round are deciduous trees. And roaming amidst the long grass and tall trees are animals. Plenty of them! So if you're looking for a cool time with a little bit of wild excitement thrown in, welcome to B.R.Hills. Wake up to the chirping of birds & humming of bees. Breathe in fresh, clean air. Take a stroll through the sylvan surroundings. And let the cool breeze blow your cares away.
Road that leads to K Guddi 
Saturday, August 10, 2002
Honda City
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