India...through my Eyes.....: Trip to pearl valley....

Hi Guys,

I know its actually been a little longer than anticipated but anyways, back with the blog.....

Today, I am going to write about one of the nearest picnic spots to Bangalore...Pearl Valley....called as Muthyala Maduvu in local language.....

There is a natural waterfall among the hills in the valley. There are naturally formed pools of water in the valley, but to reach these pools one needs to trek a little...one needs to step down more than 350 steps to reach this waterfall.....

I had been there on a hot summer day and trust me, one should never visit this place around march as the waterfall doenst have much water......

Its human psycology to think that going by the name, Pearl valley, one might find pearls in this valley :) but the truth is that the name pearl valley is by the pearl-like water drops falling from the water fall...

This place is approximately 40kms from bangalore city.....The temperature ranges from 35 to 20 degrees in summers. The best time to visit this place would be the rainy season when the waterfall is full of water and the pools are also are at their best. The only restaurant upon the valley is quite decent and the food is also quite good.

Being the popular picnic spot, the pearl valley has a darker side to it. It has lot of litter everywhere near the waterfall. I would advise people to go in groups, just to be on the safer side.

To reach pearl valley, drive away from bannerghatta till you reach a small place called anekal and take a right turn and then a 10 min drive will take you there. The roads are also quite good.

So, if you have a day to spare and want to get of he city hues, pearl valley is a nice and enjoyable picnic spot....check out the pics...