Barkana Falls - tourmet

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Barkana Falls is located near Agumbe in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka. Edit

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Barkana Falls are among the ten highest waterfalls in India. Barkana falls are formed by the Sita river. Currently Barkana falls are the prime source of one of the hydro electric projects in Karnataka. It is a wonderful location for sightseeing and enjoying a picnic, but beware of the leeches during the rainy season.

Barkana Falls, Agumbe, Shimoga

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Best Season to VisitEdit

July to September.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

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Approximate cost: Guide is not required for Barkana Fall.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Dodda Mane ; Near Bus Stand, Agumbe, Karnataka. ; Ph/M – +91-8181-233075 ; Food Serve – Pure vegetarian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.

Bus : Nearest Bus Station is Sagara and Jogfalls Bus Stop.

Train : Nearest railway station is Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.

Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.

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