Shivanasamudra Waterfalls

On our recent travels, we were visiting a temple (Somnathpur) outside of Mysore, when our driver Kallai insisted we continue on to see the Shivanasamudra Waterfalls.  We had considered going as a group earlier, but decided not to when we learned we couldn't swim there (and really, in this heat, what is the point of looking at water you can't get into).

We went anyway (mostly to humor Kallai) and were beginning to have doubts after another hour on poor roads.  When we got there, we saw the waterfalls, took some photos and were about to head back when Kallai said "No! No. This way!" and led us to the top of a long stairway built into the hill that led down to the water.  Again, we were hesitant, but slowly we all trickled down the slope.

You'll see what we saw and did in the video.  It was one of the best surprises of the whole trip!