Grey clouds loomed ahead as we began our ride towards Sangam and further ahead to Mekedatu. Except for a light drizzle the ride was smooth and the sky got clear by the time we reached Sangam. Sangam is the confluence of River Cauvery and River Arkavati and a frequented picnic spot. The place was quite crowded being a weekend and the shallow waters at Sangam prompted many to have a splash. The clear blue sky, the flowing waters and the green hills in the background made for a wonderful landscape.
Coracles were available in plenty and we had a ride on one to get over to the other side of Sangam. From there it was a short bus ride along the Cauvery to Mekedatu. We were in for a shock on seeing the bus that was to commute us. Colourful, rusty and rickety are the three best words to describe it. With apprehensive minds we sat inside the bus and then began the roller coaster ride. Everything inside the bus from the nuts to the passengers jolted as it pulled itself along the mud road. I was quite sure that I would see one of its tyres rolling down into the Cauvery. Thankfully the exciting ride came to an end safely at Mekedatu.
Sangam |
Mekedatu |
Years of water gushing through them have made the rocks very smooth and seems as if they have been chiseled to look beautiful. There are numerous holes and pits on the rocks which have been formed as a result of the river's fury. The rocks are quite slippery during all times and it is advised not to get down into the waters. The landscape also looked beautiful from the top of the rocks with the flowing Cauvery and verdant greenery in the background.
After spending a considerable time gazing at the wonderful natural creation and Cauvery's swift flow we got down to the sand bank and headed back to Sangam on the same rickety bus. Mekedatu and Sangam is an exciting day trip from Bangalore if you intend to spend some wonderful time beside the Cauvery.
Signing Note- The gorgeous gorges and the furious Cauvery are a delightful watch...!!
Route- Bangalore- Kanakapura- Mahimenahalli- Sangam- Mekedatu
Distance- 95Kms
Beautiful scenery. Coracles rides are always fun...
ReplyDeleteYeah, indeed they are.
DeleteWas there one month back and the place was completely dry...http://www.kadambai2london.blogspot.in/2013/05/mekedaatu.html
ReplyDeleteIt is best visited immediately after the monsoons.
DeleteWhere is this place? Looks like a nice one!
ReplyDeleteIt is near Kanakapura in southern Karnataka and roughly 100kms from Bangalore.
DeleteNice post. . .
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWhat a lovely place to go out...nice post nice pictures...
ReplyDeleteThanks Vineeta.
DeleteBeautiful place,lovely snaps...the chiseled look of the rock is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteBeautiful place. The holes in the rocks caused by the water flow is very much like the 'Nighoj pot holes' near Pune in Maharashtra. Lovely captures!
ReplyDeleteThank you. The pot holes near Pune must be equally beautiful.
DeleteNice place!!
ReplyDeleteIt indeed is a lovely break from Bangalore.
DeleteGreat shots!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWonderful place to witness the ravaging pace of Cauvery .
ReplyDeleteMekedatu is at its best during the monsoons.
DeleteBeautiful scenery.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you liked it.
Deletebeautiful place...
ReplyDeletenice photos...
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Thank you Krishna.
DeleteWonderful landscapes.
ReplyDeleteYeah, indeed.
Deletethat rocks looks so different and nice :)
ReplyDeleteNature's art work. :)
DeleteVery nice pictures Niranjan! Been there long time ago. Saw big crowds of villagers with alcohol. How is the situation now?
ReplyDeleteThanks Kusum. It was crowded being a weekend, but people have become more responsible I suppose. Did not find any one drinking alcohol.:)
DeleteSpell binding landscape, amazing shots! Many thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePS: Thank you for your comment on my latest post, I read it but by mistake it got deleted in the process of publishing. I am sincerely sorry for the lapse, it would be really kind of you if you could comment again... thanks :)
Thanks Arti. No problem about the lapse. :)
DeleteBeautiful place and pics...
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Deletewhat abt accomodation there? i have heard of mayura hotel there is it good?
ReplyDeleteI am not sure about the accommodations there. I visited only for a couple of hours.
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