- Sathodi Falls
The Sathodi Falls is a waterfall in
India that is formed by several unnamed streams near Kallaramarane Ghat,Uttara Kannada District , nearSirsi , and 32 km fromYellapur . It is about 15 meters (49.2 feet) tall. The stream then flows into the backwaters of theKodasalli Dam , into theKali River .The forest department were building a pergola for tourists to rest as of December 2006.Best season
It is best to visit the falls in winter, from early November to the end of February.
Avoid the rainy season, when hostile terrain and blood-sucking leeches make these falls inaccessible.
Food
There is only one hotel near the waterfalls which opens around 9AM, so you should order in advance to get food early enough. It is better to fill yourself at Yellapur and carry sufficient food and water.
Roads
The roads are very risky with steep hills. Its a trekking place .
Access
From Yellapur, take the highway towards
Hubballi (Hubli) [opposite direction ofMagod Falls ] and then turn left towards Ganesh Gudi (do not confuse this for Ganesh Gudi near Dandeli) immediately after the petrol bunk. An arch at the beginning of this road is a good landmark for the road to Sathodi Falls.The roads are all right, with both good and bad patches. The distance between Ganesh Gudi and Sathodi Falls is around 10 kilometers. After Ganesh Gudi, it is just forest and forest and then comes to the beautiful view of the backwaters of the Kodasalli dam built across the river Kali.
Alternate routes
1. Take a bus up to Barballi, and from there it is trek of about 10 km.2. Go up to Dehalli - Kattige via Ganesh Gudi, wherein a kutcha road winds all the way to the falls. Bikes are also available for rent at Dehalli, which is a common means of transport in this region.
See also
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List of waterfalls in India References
http://www.karnatakatourism.org/sites/des_west_sathodi.html
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