Devakara (Vajramala) waterfalls is one of the
beautiful waterfalls of Uttara Kannada District, which comes in Yellapur taluk. To
see this falls you have to trek in dense forest & the edge of back water of
Kali River. Devakar falls is situated in a small island called
DEVAKARA which is surrounding the Kali River Backwaters. So it is
called as “Devakara falls”. Here you can see the “Devakara falls” falling in 4 stages from 120 feet height. While
falling, it glows like a “Diamond (Vajra)”. So locally this falls is called as “Vajramala
falls”. This falls is originated from “Bare” stream. Due to the lack of
publicity this beautiful falls is still unknown to lot of people.
Route:
From Yellapur town go in NH-67 upto “Idagundi” village. Then go in the road SH-6
which goes to “Kalache” village. On the way to “Kalache" you will get “Hebbara
kumbri” cross. From that cross go in the road which goes towards “Eerapura”
village. Form that you have to get down “Bendaghata Hill” walk around 6kms you
will get “Devakara” village. Ask with localities about the route of “Devakara
falls”, they will guide you. .The local guide will take you till
there and show you the falls. From “Bendaghata
Hill” you can see the beautiful view of “Kali River Valley” , Kaiga, &
surrounding villages.
From Yellapur go in “Kalache” route bus & get down in “Hebbara
Kumbri cross”. It is better to go in own vehicle. Even vehicles are also goes
up-to “Hebbara Kumbri cross”.
From “Karwar” you have to come in SH-6 up-to “Hebbara Kumbri cross”.
Food & Accommodation: There is no food & accommodation facility. Nearest accommodation place is "Yellapur".
Best time to visit: After September (Not in rainy
season).
Photos & Information: Aditya Hegde-Yellapur
Categories:
KARNATAKA,
Uttara Kannada,
water Falls
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