Nestling in the Southern end of Tirthahalli, Agumbe is also called as
Cherapunji of South of Switzerland of Karnataka. Here in this region of
heavy falls lies the Barkana Falls. The Barkana Falls are made by the river
called as Sita River. Bakrana Falls also makes for one of the best trekking
grounds as one covers the Kudllu Teertha to reach the Bakrana Falls. There
amidst the dense forest which cover the area lie the Barkana Falls.
The forests flora changes every 100 meters – from bamboos to hurbs to
shurbs. The main attraction of this forest apart from the Bakrana Falls is
the plant called Guruji. It is said, it blossoms once in 7 years and it is
also believed that the flower signifies coming of Drought. But with sadness
comes the happiness. Along with the draught also comes a lot of natural
honey. Whenever, this bounty flower blossoms, there is a large scale
production of Honey which fills the entire village.
To reach Bakrana Falls one has to trek the Western Ghats ranging the Gumbo
Ghats. As one treks the range, one can see the beautiful lush greenery which
surrounds the entire place. But while climbing the Ghats one has to be
careful as the slopes are steep, some as deep as 75 to 85 degrees. One has
to trek at least 2000 ft from the valley to reach Bakrana Valley Falls. With
the Falls at such a height, one can see almost the entire valley. The beauty
of the falls coming from the Himalayas is insurmountable.
The way to Bakrana Falls is also a motorable path and those interested in
adventures like Motorbiking can very well trek the path of from Agumbe to
Bakrana. Barkana Falls come under the Indias Ten Highest Waterfalls
