The combined outflow of over 1.10 lakh cusecs from the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir and Kabini dam has turned the majestic Gaganachukki waterfalls near Malavalli in Mandya district and Bharachukki waterfalls in Chamarajanagar district into an awe-inspiring sight.
Though Bharachukki waterfalls is out of bounds for visitors for safety reasons, people can visit Gaganachukki waterfalls at Shivanasamudra. However, they have to view the cascading waters from a safe distance and none are allowed to climb down the steps to the viewpoint.
Policemen and tourist police personnel have been deployed at Gaganachukki waterfalls to stop people from approaching the viewing platform. “The entry has been barricaded as a precautionary measure as people were climbing down the platform for selfies, risking their safety,” according to the tourist policemen.
