Beltangady: Arbi Waterfalls at Foothills of Western Ghats Waiting to be Explored
News & Pics: Arun Uppinangady
Daijiworld Media Network – Beltangady (RD/SB)
Beltangady, Aug 24: Tucked in the dense forest between the taluk and Kudremukh Nature Reserve at the foothills of Western Ghats is waterfall Arbi at Anadka here.
The waterfalls is situated about 50 kilometers away from Beltangady and about 25 kilomteres from Ujire town. But the road leading to the falls is not smooth and is pothole-ridden. The road is tailor-made for two-wheelers or utility vehicles like the jeep. After a journey on the slush, the road ends abruptly as it reaches a private plantation. From here on one needs to trek for about 2.5 kilometres to reach the waterfalls as the locals have closed the road leading to the private plantation.
It is a beautiful sight to see the waterfalls flowing into a gorge from a height of 150 feet. The pristine surrounding adds to the beauty of the place. The water droplets make it difficult to view the falls from right below. Moreover, every step on the boulders has to be treaded carefully near the waterfall as it can prove dangerous.
However, it is wise to ask the locals for direction and instructions after Ujire to reach the beautiful spot withour any hitches.
It’s an irony that the department of forest and tourism both have neglected the significant nature spot which has immense tourism potential.