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Is Mekedatu open now?

Mekedatu can be visited between 8.30 AM and 5.30 PM on all days. Boat and bus services stop after 5.30 and the public are not allowed to stay back in Mekedątu. Note: Mekedatu and Sangama may be inaccessible during monsoon months due to dangerous water levels.

Is Mekedatu safe?

Don’t follow google maps it will show you almost 160 km, Go till kanakpura bus stop from there you have to take left. After crossing the rever to reach Mekedatu you have to catch bus which is really horrible journey. …

Is there water in Mekedatu now?

Mekedatu KSTDC Restaurant is the only food option available nearby. also, there is snacks and packaged drinking water available near to mekadatu.

Can we swim in Mekedatu?

* Bus charges Rs:60/- per head to and fro from Sangama to Mekedatu. A good place to spend time with nature ans beauty of natural rock carvings. Start early so that you can spend some time. As already mentioned by others in this blog , this place is risky to swim and so take care.

Is there water in Mekedatu?

While the dam will have a capacity of holding about 66 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) of water, it would generate 400MW of hydroelectricity once operational.

Why is it called Mekedatu?

Mekedatu’ means ‘goat’s leap’ in Kannada. The name comes from an ACCIDENT which is believed to have been witnessed by herdsmen in that area a long time ago.

What are the best restaurants in Mekedaatu?

There are no good restaurants in Mekedaatu. It is recommended to carry picnic lunch. The small shops are the place where you can pick up water bottles or fruit drinks. The river has dangerous whirlpools.

How to visit Mekedatu falls in Namibia?

Enjoy the falls from the distance. There is no shade in this place and one need to wear a good hat. After spending 30 minutes, depart for Mekedatu. 11.30 AM – Arrive at Mekedatu. Park your car at the parking place and move towards the river.

What do you need for a Kannada picnic?

Mekedatu (pronounced maykaydhaatu) means “Goat’s leap” in Kannada. This is a lovely day picnic. A beautiful drive. Lovely outdoors. A River. A lovely gorge and waterfalls. And on top of all that are some excellent places to eat! What else do you need?