Kosalli falls during monsoon

Kosalli Falls - also known as Kusalli, Abbigudde, Abbigundi, Gudanagundi, Boorlagundi and Koosalli Falls

The only waterfall that lures me to visit again and again is the majestic Kosalli falls. It takes different shapes in different seasons just like its various names. In my coastal region it is called Kosalli falls. People living above  the slopes of Western Ghats (malnad region) like Sagara and Shimoga call it Gudana Gundi. Others simply, Shirur falls, since the nearest prominent place is Shirur.

The waterfall can be reached from Shirur (17 Kms east), Udupi (95 Kms north), Murdeshwar (45 Kms south). From Sagar one can reach the top of waterfall. After Shiroor till Tudalli the tar-road is manageable. Next 4-5 Kms till the last house of Kusalli is mud road which is a bit difficult during rainy season.

We visited the place on 28.07.2012.

from my earlier visit during summer:

Bisle Ghat

Bisle ghat is really a small piece of heaven on earth. In monsoon the beauty of it is spellbinding. The evergreen rain forest of Bisle ghat makes it a thrilling experience all the way to and fro the view spot. 

It can be reached uphill from Subrahmanya 25 Kms or Sakleshpur and Somwarpet 55 Kms. Of these as of July 2012, the Sakleshpur road is worst and most probably will be so till next year. From the view point one can see the mountain ranges of Kumara Parvatha, Pushpagiri, Dodda Betta, Patlabetta and Enikallu and a river flowing right through these mountains. 

Bisle as seen during monsoon: