My Camera Log

Elaneeru Falls was not part of our original plan . After completing the Nethravathi Trek, we started towards Varahi Backwaters , where we had already booked our stay. Just after starting the journey, our driver suggested stopping at Elaneeru Falls. Since it was on our route, we decided to give it a try. Sometimes, the best travel experiences are the ones you never planned! 😊 Our driver told us that the falls were just 100 metres from the parking area . But in reality, it turned out to be almost 2 km one way! 😄 Since we were travelling in a TT, the narrow road made it difficult to take the vehicle all the way. Smaller cars and 4×4 vehicles can get much closer to the entrance. After walking for a while, we finally reached the falls. The entrance fee was ₹50 per person , as the waterfall is located on private There are two sides to explore. First, we walked around 500 metres to the viewpoint , where visitors can enjoy the beautiful waterfall but are not allowed to enter the water. The ...

Nethravathi Trek is one of the beautiful and challenging treks in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Surrounded by lush green mountains, waterfalls, streams, and misty trails, this trek is a perfect adventure for nature lovers.🌿⛰️ After freshening up at Mavina Kombe Homestay , we started our journey to the Nethravathi Trek base camp in a Jeep. It was raining heavily throughout the drive, and honestly, I started wondering if we would be able to complete the trek at all. The trek had already been closed for the previous 3–4 days because of heavy rain. But there was no sign of the rain stopping! After completing the formalities at the forest check post, we were assigned a guide and finally started our trek. 🌧️🥾 The rain continued steadily, making the trail wet and slippery. We couldn’t take out our mobile phones often for photographs, and I had decided not to carry my DSLR because of the heavy rain. So, we missed capturing most of the beautiful trail. 📵 When we reached the first waterfa...

The Nethravathi trek is managed through the Aranya Vihara portal , and getting a slot can be challenging, especially during weekends. This time, we decided to check weekday slots—and luckily, we found availability! 😍 Without wasting any time, we started planning the rest of the trip. For our stay, Gani found a beautiful homestay close to the Nethravathi base camp. 🏡 Mavina Kombe Homestay 📍 Samse Village, Kalasa, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka 📞 7676850171 / 9380525143 🚗 Bengaluru to Kalasa – A Scenic Monsoon Drive We started from Bengaluru on Thursday night and reached the homestay around 6:00 AM . It was raining heavily, and Google Maps wasn’t exactly our best friend that morning! 😂 After a few U-turns and some left-right-left confusion, we finally reached the homestay. But honestly, the journey itself was worth it. 🌧️💚 The heavy rains over the previous few days had brought the Western Ghats to life. Streams were flowing at full speed, and we spotted a couple of beautiful waterfa...