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In the wake of weekend break, an idea of 6:30pm of the friday turned into decisive moments tonight to take a Bus from Chennai (CMBT) to Krishnagiri, started at 12:40am late against its schedule departure due to technical snag, reaching Krishnagiri at half past five in the morning had a hot tea in prevailing chill weather, got on bus heading to Salem that halts at Dharamagiri bus stand, journey time was about 45 minutes, Dharamagiri seen in post twilight at 7:15 am a significant number of buses ply towards Hogenakkal every 30 mins, rest rooms in Dharamagiri Bustand are bad, went out of Bustand, found a relatively good one beside private buses halt. Breakfast was nice at Bustand, pongal was as tasty as usual, It happened so, I was in wait for 2 hours for the arrival of Ernakulam trains from Bangalore carrying my Fellow companion for the rest of this trip. Arrival rings were heard at 9:10 am, Railways station was 10 mins away by bus to Bustand, lodged ourselves onto Hogenakkal Bus at 9:40am that posted itself at 11:00am - The destination reached.
Walked way along the guided direction boards, number of Coracles were noticeable along the right hand side walk way . Pleasant environment, surrounded by tall trees, with wide spanning waters across, drifting in slow pace, soon a business guy approached offering Rs. 920/- for the coracle ride, well its too early to jump into this trove, we kept walking, found a hanging bridge purchased tickets for a camera and Us, Falls were close as we cross the bridge, quickly involved in the act of presenting ourselves with water flows, the image triggers.
Went closer to the waterfalls a faint shower of droplets is engulfing us - loosing our dryness, protecting my lens we have turned out to be water proof hides, had few close long exposure shoots, sun turnred well elevated now, its time we dislodge ourselves from baggage to have any sort of fun in water. started to look for the Coracle ride, through some talking hither and thither, we found out they charge about 110 /- per head, could be cheaper if approached through Cab drivers (not sure how low could that be), a Coracle capacity is 6 Adults, we are two we need a tie up, fortunely a family of two were willing to collaborate. That was sounding good with 660/- for the trip includes taking upto Karnataka border side of the cavery river, boiling down to 165/- per person and spacious too, ride is expected to last for more than an hour, it lasted two hours.
Walked way along the guided direction boards, number of Coracles were noticeable along the right hand side walk way . Pleasant environment, surrounded by tall trees, with wide spanning waters across, drifting in slow pace, soon a business guy approached offering Rs. 920/- for the coracle ride, well its too early to jump into this trove, we kept walking, found a hanging bridge purchased tickets for a camera and Us, Falls were close as we cross the bridge, quickly involved in the act of presenting ourselves with water flows, the image triggers.
Went closer to the waterfalls a faint shower of droplets is engulfing us - loosing our dryness, protecting my lens we have turned out to be water proof hides, had few close long exposure shoots, sun turnred well elevated now, its time we dislodge ourselves from baggage to have any sort of fun in water. started to look for the Coracle ride, through some talking hither and thither, we found out they charge about 110 /- per head, could be cheaper if approached through Cab drivers (not sure how low could that be), a Coracle capacity is 6 Adults, we are two we need a tie up, fortunely a family of two were willing to collaborate. That was sounding good with 660/- for the trip includes taking upto Karnataka border side of the cavery river, boiling down to 165/- per person and spacious too, ride is expected to last for more than an hour, it lasted two hours.
Transistion point
The ride picked its momentum, As our float passes on bottoms appeared shallow and visible with mud and rock floor, Light is harsh and unfavorable for the shutter job, No waves nor strong currents - ride was no more than a float, in minutes we are at a point where we need to cross over land - the rocky terrain with tree cover, Coracle carried over by the driver to other side for the journey to continue.
Along the way, there were small wider falls water flooding into the creeks with enough force to take away in no time, and miss in a glance, all this in beginning of february, imagine what could that be in September-October. that would be just woOW !!!
A watch tower was located about the edge of this piece of land charged Rs. 3/- as entry fee, worth going up, Looks the way you see the map of river flow in this area, over this wide spanning natural structure, so confused in pattern of inlet and outlet - now stands resolved.
rock cut steps paves down once again to the water loom deep, our driver waits in the Coracle helping us to get in safe, with so many Coracles in compact area keeps them caressing gently and unalarming, as we drifted slowly into the open water spaces hedged by huge standing rocks guarding us, a new world opens up with a number of smaller springs giving away as showers plunging into dark deep waters, trailing below our thin sheet-ed Coracle coated in tar... closely carrying 400 kgs is no surprise, we were christened with wetness as the driver glided diligently through one of the falls experiencing a quick drizzle of cauvery waters.
Along the way, there were small wider falls water flooding into the creeks with enough force to take away in no time, and miss in a glance, all this in beginning of february, imagine what could that be in September-October. that would be just woOW !!!
A watch tower was located about the edge of this piece of land charged Rs. 3/- as entry fee, worth going up, Looks the way you see the map of river flow in this area, over this wide spanning natural structure, so confused in pattern of inlet and outlet - now stands resolved.
rock cut steps paves down once again to the water loom deep, our driver waits in the Coracle helping us to get in safe, with so many Coracles in compact area keeps them caressing gently and unalarming, as we drifted slowly into the open water spaces hedged by huge standing rocks guarding us, a new world opens up with a number of smaller springs giving away as showers plunging into dark deep waters, trailing below our thin sheet-ed Coracle coated in tar... closely carrying 400 kgs is no surprise, we were christened with wetness as the driver glided diligently through one of the falls experiencing a quick drizzle of cauvery waters.
Coracle Shower Zone
Like a comedy scene in a fairly tale or an english movies soon snacks Coracle arrives and passing by with with various offers on a variety of snacks, we already got involved in snacking. As we now pass through long bounded straight waterway its more like a village street, like a portrait of venice, there was traffic not much in need of traffic signals. some diving, some exploring the natural caves, some fishing... Oh yes want to have Fish they be fresh and local flavour of cooking is a delight to experiment, so we were lead to a river sand dune, Sun was at its Zenith and warm though not very harsh, placed an order for one slice, that was an Oil submerged fry, not very impressive Oil oil, it was well cooked and tastes good much better than Marine beach so decided to have one more, good delicacy.
Slowly we started back, well relaxing and going on unknowingly.... Approached Jayamalini Cave, delighful looks like an art work, as much of an impressive pot work, rider reports of a heavy ...yes heavier than what we all together weighting now, crocodile was spotted it seems a couple of days back, shivers !!! drift went on back to the rocky foot steps the same way back.... nice serene trip not recommended to miss, if affordable.
Slowly we started back, well relaxing and going on unknowingly.... Approached Jayamalini Cave, delighful looks like an art work, as much of an impressive pot work, rider reports of a heavy ...yes heavier than what we all together weighting now, crocodile was spotted it seems a couple of days back, shivers !!! drift went on back to the rocky foot steps the same way back.... nice serene trip not recommended to miss, if affordable.
Straight waterway
One most important thing at any water falls is availability of a Cloak Room, (missed at Jog Falls) fortunate to get to know of one such existence here, hidden away from the main way, had a parota and a fish for time being, quickly dislodged our luggage in there, headed for a massage, better if you can make a decision to carry Oil what you desired, or you have to choose what they show you as options. Normal 100/-, Double 200/-,. massage looks as if we have performed some special feats, of body flexions, all the excitement in in the cool fresh waters, the location of bath was awesome with water hittinf the headed great force the thud.. thud.. thud.. !! no harm and scenic too, Oops !! Crab or Fish what ever reported of Pinching legs peew..!!! so back to the main thud.. thud.. place so nice spent enough time in there.
As we are back and clothed fresh, the clock ticked 5:15 pm, now its time to plan and reach Salem to be in line with the rudimentary plan, tea was our enery booster, we walked back to bustands Oops we missed a bus in seconds. Engaged a chit chat with a family awaiting a bus, they opened up a new route to reach Salem about half an hour early: the plan goes goes reach Pennegrammam (Dhramapuri halts here for a while anyway) take the bus heading towards Mecheri, at mecheri take bus to Salem - yes very high frequency route, we got bus after 2min long wait at Mecheri.
As we are back and clothed fresh, the clock ticked 5:15 pm, now its time to plan and reach Salem to be in line with the rudimentary plan, tea was our enery booster, we walked back to bustands Oops we missed a bus in seconds. Engaged a chit chat with a family awaiting a bus, they opened up a new route to reach Salem about half an hour early: the plan goes goes reach Pennegrammam (Dhramapuri halts here for a while anyway) take the bus heading towards Mecheri, at mecheri take bus to Salem - yes very high frequency route, we got bus after 2min long wait at Mecheri.
Finally, at 9:35pm we are at Salem Core, Salem is quick reminder of Vizag, notion is fast catching up there were many cities like vizag in TamilNadu, Trichy is my past Feeling, Ok that's all feelings ..! within 10 mins we got in a lodge 430/- Double room 24 Hours slot with Morning Hot Water, clean and impressive.
To our surprise our hunt for Rice Meals/ Biryani is in vein... they only offer tiffins at nights, we skipped three hotels - Not so happy, something is better than nothing - we ended up with Chola poori in Sarvana Bhavan.
Our hunt for food is more than an Hour exploring 2 Km stretch of Main salem Road, when we are done we found a clue for the other day.
Canon 18-55mm IS is used throughout being landscape with wide angle views, in spite of carrying the weight of 300mm, 50mm fast lens.
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There ends TODAY....!!! Let the dreams start Hunting Yercaud in morning rays.
To our surprise our hunt for Rice Meals/ Biryani is in vein... they only offer tiffins at nights, we skipped three hotels - Not so happy, something is better than nothing - we ended up with Chola poori in Sarvana Bhavan.
Our hunt for food is more than an Hour exploring 2 Km stretch of Main salem Road, when we are done we found a clue for the other day.
Canon 18-55mm IS is used throughout being landscape with wide angle views, in spite of carrying the weight of 300mm, 50mm fast lens.
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There ends TODAY....!!! Let the dreams start Hunting Yercaud in morning rays.
Abandoned Bunglow - Yercaud
Yercaud Hill Station - An unplanned extension trip for it being close to Salem. Places of interest and the one we paid a visit includes The Shevaroy Hill the peak of Yercaud, green and scenic view point.
Rose Garden a lot variety of roses and some different trees, Children's seat a view point behind the The rose garden, Gent's seat at a distance downhill, Lady's seat is still further down the Gents seat, Pagoda View point is a point away would offer excellent visibility of 75km in months of June, now there was significant mist at all view point neither colder than 15 degree C. Killuyur falls remains dry except decemeber, so we did not make it even for a glance.
Yercaud is not much different from Yelagiri altogether.
Bustand[Salem] - 09:05 am - 10:15 am, Break fast - 10:40 am , Walk
Tablet - 11:15 am, Cab start - 11:35 am, Surveroy Hill point, Perfume, Rose Garden, Children seat - Gents seat -
Ladys seat, Pagoda Point, Cab stop - 15:30, Lunch - 15:35, Bustand - 16:00 pm - 17:15 pm
Salem
Survey - 17:35 pm - 18:20 pm, Chit chat - 18:35 pm - 20:20 pm, Vacate - 21:10 pm , Dinner - 21:20 pm , Bus catch at - 22:00 pm
Rose Garden a lot variety of roses and some different trees, Children's seat a view point behind the The rose garden, Gent's seat at a distance downhill, Lady's seat is still further down the Gents seat, Pagoda View point is a point away would offer excellent visibility of 75km in months of June, now there was significant mist at all view point neither colder than 15 degree C. Killuyur falls remains dry except decemeber, so we did not make it even for a glance.
Yercaud is not much different from Yelagiri altogether.
Bustand[Salem] - 09:05 am - 10:15 am, Break fast - 10:40 am , Walk
Tablet - 11:15 am, Cab start - 11:35 am, Surveroy Hill point, Perfume, Rose Garden, Children seat - Gents seat -
Ladys seat, Pagoda Point, Cab stop - 15:30, Lunch - 15:35, Bustand - 16:00 pm - 17:15 pm
Salem
Survey - 17:35 pm - 18:20 pm, Chit chat - 18:35 pm - 20:20 pm, Vacate - 21:10 pm , Dinner - 21:20 pm , Bus catch at - 22:00 pm