<p>But the state has many mesmerising falls, either tucked away in a deep jungle or the topography of the area is not conducive to build a dam. If we can leave aside the dammed falls and look for the lesser known ones, we are bound to come across at least a dozen pristine waterfalls.<br /><br />Though the Gokak falls in the far northwest corner of the state is attractive, the water inflow here is regulated at the Hidkal dam as a result of which the waterfall is brimming and full of life only after the water is released. <br /><br />In the vicinity of Gokak falls <br /><br />But very much in the vicinity is an awesome cascade that is full of life, rain and shine. But this waterfall is accessible after a moderate trek of two kms in a lovely forest beyond the village of Godachinamalki hardly 10 kms from the Gokak falls point. The stream flows in a slow rhythm until the first drop of about 70 ft. As one treks to the spot, one comes across a long line of tiny falls that add up to make the big jump. The area being a rocky bed facilitates the creation of numerous lovely cascades to give the look of a royal bath in a palace complex.<br /><br />The main falls dips again a little further by another 50 ft or so before flowing off gracefully to join the Ghataprabha. <br /><br />This is a truly rejuvenating falls, unspoilt and devoid of noisy crowds. While at Gokak Falls, you can also visit a few temples built in the Rashtrakuta style and take a walk on the hanging bridge. <br /><br />So if your next visit to Gokak is disappointing, you can more than make up for it by visiting Godachinamalki. <br /><br />Gokak, the nearest town, is well connected by buses and train. Moffusil buses ply between Gokak and Godachinamalki village from where a two-kilometre trek takes one to the spot. There are no hotels or stalls at the falls.<br /></p>
<p>But the state has many mesmerising falls, either tucked away in a deep jungle or the topography of the area is not conducive to build a dam. If we can leave aside the dammed falls and look for the lesser known ones, we are bound to come across at least a dozen pristine waterfalls.<br /><br />Though the Gokak falls in the far northwest corner of the state is attractive, the water inflow here is regulated at the Hidkal dam as a result of which the waterfall is brimming and full of life only after the water is released. <br /><br />In the vicinity of Gokak falls <br /><br />But very much in the vicinity is an awesome cascade that is full of life, rain and shine. But this waterfall is accessible after a moderate trek of two kms in a lovely forest beyond the village of Godachinamalki hardly 10 kms from the Gokak falls point. The stream flows in a slow rhythm until the first drop of about 70 ft. As one treks to the spot, one comes across a long line of tiny falls that add up to make the big jump. The area being a rocky bed facilitates the creation of numerous lovely cascades to give the look of a royal bath in a palace complex.<br /><br />The main falls dips again a little further by another 50 ft or so before flowing off gracefully to join the Ghataprabha. <br /><br />This is a truly rejuvenating falls, unspoilt and devoid of noisy crowds. While at Gokak Falls, you can also visit a few temples built in the Rashtrakuta style and take a walk on the hanging bridge. <br /><br />So if your next visit to Gokak is disappointing, you can more than make up for it by visiting Godachinamalki. <br /><br />Gokak, the nearest town, is well connected by buses and train. Moffusil buses ply between Gokak and Godachinamalki village from where a two-kilometre trek takes one to the spot. There are no hotels or stalls at the falls.<br /></p>
