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Monday, August 14, 2006
Chorla Ghat & Aravelam
Another Sunday, another window to open, this time around, we decided on opening a new one, ( sorry to disappoint all the geeks here, but this has no reference to Microsoft), so a plan was made to visit a waterfall which was covered by a local newspaper recently.
So starting off, very lazy on the Sunday morning, after I pulled out on account of a catch in the back, followed by Sac’s pullout, for lack of a better thing to do, and finally Praggy pulling the two of us out to get on the road, we were off.
First stop – Aravelam rock cut caves.
Quiet small, and lacking the typical intricate carvings that characterize old rock cut temples in other parts, they are however believed to be as old as the 7th century AD. The place is good for a quick cursory glance, however if you are visiting during the monsoons, be advised to mind your step, least you find out the hard way like us, how slippery the pavement in front is.
Second stop – Aravelam Waterfall.
This is a sight to behold during mid-monsoon, The flow of water is really heavy and the mist spray is thick enough to wet you to the bone in ten mins. The observation decks are quiet well placed, but the spary is too strong to really make the best of them, And once again, the steps and platforms are terribly slippery at this time of the year. Also the water from the falls is quiet dirty. Almost red in colour.
Third Stop – Anjunem Dam & Dharan.
On the way to the Chora Ghat waterfall, something we had not expected to see, and was quiet a pleasant surprise, Really picturesque, with clean water, the dam is overflowing currently and the scene is extremely pleasing to the eye, However as with all our Govt. Installations, Photography is prohibited, as is the development of the place as a tourism center. So don’t expect and chaiwalas etc. or any facility to make your visit more relaxing. The only investment by the government, a totally misinformed, and lost looking security guard, With all the talk of the security threat around the independence day, have to say, brilliant planning there.
Final Stop – Up Chorla Ghat on the Belgaum road.
The view of the waterfalls is fantastic, with the fog blowing in and the rain clouds ensuring that the falls are at full potential this time of the year. However the falls are at quiet some distance from the viewing point, so a binocular would me of great help. Since there is no sign board put up indicating the falls, and the fog plays hide and seek with you, the falls seem to be playing catch a glimpse of me if you can as a result. The great height also offers a fantastic view of the Anjunem dam and the reservoir, on the Guleli river.
To get there, head to Sanquilim, and take the Chorla ghat road, or the Honda road to get to Aravelam
So starting off, very lazy on the Sunday morning, after I pulled out on account of a catch in the back, followed by Sac’s pullout, for lack of a better thing to do, and finally Praggy pulling the two of us out to get on the road, we were off.
First stop – Aravelam rock cut caves.
Quiet small, and lacking the typical intricate carvings that characterize old rock cut temples in other parts, they are however believed to be as old as the 7th century AD. The place is good for a quick cursory glance, however if you are visiting during the monsoons, be advised to mind your step, least you find out the hard way like us, how slippery the pavement in front is.
Second stop – Aravelam Waterfall.
This is a sight to behold during mid-monsoon, The flow of water is really heavy and the mist spray is thick enough to wet you to the bone in ten mins. The observation decks are quiet well placed, but the spary is too strong to really make the best of them, And once again, the steps and platforms are terribly slippery at this time of the year. Also the water from the falls is quiet dirty. Almost red in colour.
Third Stop – Anjunem Dam & Dharan.
On the way to the Chora Ghat waterfall, something we had not expected to see, and was quiet a pleasant surprise, Really picturesque, with clean water, the dam is overflowing currently and the scene is extremely pleasing to the eye, However as with all our Govt. Installations, Photography is prohibited, as is the development of the place as a tourism center. So don’t expect and chaiwalas etc. or any facility to make your visit more relaxing. The only investment by the government, a totally misinformed, and lost looking security guard, With all the talk of the security threat around the independence day, have to say, brilliant planning there.
Final Stop – Up Chorla Ghat on the Belgaum road.
The view of the waterfalls is fantastic, with the fog blowing in and the rain clouds ensuring that the falls are at full potential this time of the year. However the falls are at quiet some distance from the viewing point, so a binocular would me of great help. Since there is no sign board put up indicating the falls, and the fog plays hide and seek with you, the falls seem to be playing catch a glimpse of me if you can as a result. The great height also offers a fantastic view of the Anjunem dam and the reservoir, on the Guleli river.
To get there, head to Sanquilim, and take the Chorla ghat road, or the Honda road to get to Aravelam
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