Chelavara Falls is a beautiful waterfall situated near
Cheyyandane village on Virajpet ,Talacauvery road in Coorg. It is one of the
most beautiful waterfalls in Karnataka and also one of the best places to visit
in Coorg.
Chelvara Falls is a natural waterfall formed by small
stream, a tributary of Kaveri River. It drops from a height of about 150 feet
into a big pool. The pool has a depth of more than 50 feet. The waterfall is
locally known as Embepare, which means tortoise in local Kodava language. The
rock over which the water cascades is shaped like a tortoise and hence the name
Embepare.
The water fall is really a wonderful site as the water
gushes from the rocks amidst the green coffee plantations. The enchanting
natural beauty and the tranquility of the place attract tourists and nature
lovers. This waterfall is seasonal and it offer wonderful views in rainy
season. Entering the water is very dangerous and has proven to be fatal for
many over the past few years. The tourists are advised not to get into the
water.
How to reach:
By Water: The New Manglore Port at Panambur in
Manglore which is 145 kms from Madikeri is the nearest sea port for Kodagu.
By Road : Coorg can be reached from Kerala and
Karnataka through three different ghat roads – the Sampaje – Madikeri ghat
road, Panthum – Bhagamandala ghat road and the Tremutta – Vijarpet ghat road.
Vijarpet is only 16 Km from the falls and proper buses run through these roads.
By Train: Railway heads of Kannur and
Thalassery are the nearest from the state of Kerala and from Karnataka is
Manglore, Hassan and Mysore.
By Air: Mysore and Manglore are the nearest
airports. Mysore is 130 kms from Madikeri and 115 Km from Virajpet and Manglore
airport is 140 Km from Madikeri and 172 Km from Vijarpet. From these places
buses and private modes of transportation are available for tourist conveyance.
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