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Beautiful falls. Closed but can walk through lush green forest to reach the falls. Beware of wild animals / insects though.
Overall, Bear Shola Falls is a beautiful waterfall that is worth visiting. If you are planning a trip to Kodaikanal, be sure to add Bear Shola Falls to your itinerary.
The falls themselves are not very large, but they are very beautiful. The water cascades down a rocky cliff, and the surrounding forest is lush and green.
The best time to visit Bear Shola Falls is during the monsoon season, from September to December. However, the falls are also beautiful during the other seasons.
The falls themselves are not very large, but they are very beautiful. The water cascades down a rocky cliff, and the surrounding forest is lush and green.
The best time to visit Bear Shola Falls is during the monsoon season, from September to December. However, the falls are also beautiful during the other seasons.
Went for a morning walk to enjoy the falls, but can go only upto the tarred road to see a closed gate 350 meters from the falls from where the forest trail starts !!!
This Place was Closed, when Arrived in the evening.-(5.30pm)
Unfortunately You just have a direction on the road, but there is no signages, no board no information on closure, whether it's temporary or permanent, but still, information's is not available,
So we can safely consider to avoid this from our Itinerary unfortunately,
Even driving to the nearest parking is difficult, also the lane is too short even to take an U-Turn.
So my advice, please park the car at lest 500-750 Meters prior, near the junction, will be able to take a calculated turn later
cannot suggest much about the experience though!
Unfortunately You just have a direction on the road, but there is no signages, no board no information on closure, whether it's temporary or permanent, but still, information's is not available,
So we can safely consider to avoid this from our Itinerary unfortunately,
Even driving to the nearest parking is difficult, also the lane is too short even to take an U-Turn.
So my advice, please park the car at lest 500-750 Meters prior, near the junction, will be able to take a calculated turn later
cannot suggest much about the experience though!
Kodaikanal, a popular tourist spots is one of the best places
to spend few relaxed days of your lives. The hill station has
varied kinds of options to keep its tourist engaged. One of the
best examples of the same is Bear Shola Falls. Located at a distance of 2 km from the Kodaikanal Lake, the falls are 3 kilometers away from the bus-stand. Located in the Reserve forest, Bear Shola Falls is a perfect picnic spot offering a setting to just relax with your loved ones amidst lush greenery.
The Bear Shola Falls derived its name from the fact that bears used to come to this fall for drinking water. The best time to visit the falls is during the rainy season when the water level is at its fullest and thus most beautiful. During non-monsoon season, there is not much water in the falls. If interested, one can also go for trekking here. It has a beautiful climbing path which is almost 1 km long inside the forest. Along with Bear Shola Falls, there are many other waterfalls as well in Kodaikanal such as Thalaiyar falls, Pambar Falls which is also called as “Grand cascade” and Silver cascade.
Unfortunately this falls is closed for public view now due to some security reasons adopted by forest department.
to spend few relaxed days of your lives. The hill station has
varied kinds of options to keep its tourist engaged. One of the
best examples of the same is Bear Shola Falls. Located at a distance of 2 km from the Kodaikanal Lake, the falls are 3 kilometers away from the bus-stand. Located in the Reserve forest, Bear Shola Falls is a perfect picnic spot offering a setting to just relax with your loved ones amidst lush greenery.
The Bear Shola Falls derived its name from the fact that bears used to come to this fall for drinking water. The best time to visit the falls is during the rainy season when the water level is at its fullest and thus most beautiful. During non-monsoon season, there is not much water in the falls. If interested, one can also go for trekking here. It has a beautiful climbing path which is almost 1 km long inside the forest. Along with Bear Shola Falls, there are many other waterfalls as well in Kodaikanal such as Thalaiyar falls, Pambar Falls which is also called as “Grand cascade” and Silver cascade.
Unfortunately this falls is closed for public view now due to some security reasons adopted by forest department.
This waterfall is officially closed by the forest department. The water has also stopped, maybe because the stream has changed its direction. The roads leading to the waterfall have been completely covered by mud, bushes and wild grass and also obstructed by wooden logs. I would recommend not to go as it has lost its beauty.
Located at a mere distance of 2 kilometres from the Kodaikanal Lake, the Bear Shola Falls is a popular tourist spot in the region. This cascade is a seasonal attraction which comes to life in its fullest during the monsoons, when the water flows down from the hilltop making its way through the verdant greenery of the region. An interesting legend behind the unique name of this place is that it was a favourite haunt of a bear who used to frequent this water body to drink water, hence imparting it the name Bear Shola Falls. The quiet and peaceful atmosphere of this destination is a true haven for those who want to escape from concrete forest parks. A visit to this area will bring one up close and personal with many common and rare species of animals and plants.
Bear Shola falls is around 2-3 kilometers from the Kodaikanal lake and is pretty good. It is very less crowded as not many travel agency take people to this fall. Although the water flow in the falls is very low but to reach the falls we have to walk around 500 meters which is really a good experience.
There are two falls one at the front side and one at the back side, the front side of the falls is not good as it has very low water flow level whereas the falls beside it is much better but the height is low.
There is no entry charge for the falls.
Overall a good water fall to visit with lot of greenery with it & a peaceful place.
I have shared some of the pics taken that is captured on the way to falls (while walking)
There are two falls one at the front side and one at the back side, the front side of the falls is not good as it has very low water flow level whereas the falls beside it is much better but the height is low.
There is no entry charge for the falls.
Overall a good water fall to visit with lot of greenery with it & a peaceful place.
I have shared some of the pics taken that is captured on the way to falls (while walking)