Embark on a Bangalore to Shivanasamudra bike trip, a round trip of about 280 km on scenic roads. This one-day motorcycle ride takes you through the countryside of Kanakapura and Malavalli to the twin Kaveri waterfalls of Gaganachukki and Barachukki. Ideal for solo riders seeking a quick escape into nature, best enjoyed during or just after the monsoon when the falls are full.
Begin your ride from central Bangalore, heading towards Kanakapura Road (NH948). Fuel up at a reliable petrol pump before leaving the city.
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Stop for a traditional South Indian breakfast at a roadside eatery or dhaba along Kanakapura Road. Kanakapura is a good regroup point. Fill up at Kanakapura or Malavalli; there is no fuel at the falls.
55 km
Witness the majestic Gaganachukki Falls, one of the twin waterfalls of Shivanasamudra. Enjoy panoramic views from the watchtower.
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Ride about 15 km round to Barachukki Falls on the other arm of the river. Coracle rides run below the falls only when the water is low, usually after the monsoon; they stop when the river is high.
145 km
Lunch at Malavalli, where there are more restaurants than near the falls, then head back towards Kanakapura. Keep food out of sight at the falls; the monkeys there snatch bags.
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Back in Bangalore by late afternoon.
280 km
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