Lenght Total length of the check dam is 1.6 Km & at a particular spot in the Balmuri,
Mini-waterfall there is step of about 6 feet from which creates the effect of a mini-waterfall and it is relatively safe to enjoy playing in the water here.
When you travel from Mysore to the KRS dam, 3kms off the main road are the two small beautiful waterfalls. They are Balmuri and Edmuri waterfalls. The place where the waterfalls are located is surrounded by lush greenery and is a hot spot among the locals as well. A visit to this place is calming and relaxing. There is an ancient Ganesh temple close by that you can visit. You will have to hire a taxi or an auto to get to these waterfalls.
Balmuri Falls is an excellent picnic rendezvous. It is a man-made reservoir few kilometers away from Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, eighteen kilometers away from Mysore on the way to Krishna Raja Sagar Dam. As the river turns to the right at this place it is called as “Balamuri”, “Bala” means right and “Muri” means cut in Kannada. This is a small but beautiful falls surrounded by palms, paddy fields and a small island.
Balmuri Falls are the creation of the check dam constructed on river Cauvery. The total length of the check dam is 1.6 Km & at a particular spot in the Balmuri, there is step of about 6 feet from which creates the effect of a mini-waterfall and it is relatively safe to enjoy playing in the water here. One cannot expect gushing water. It is a good picnic spot & one can swim, play, sit or walk around there. This place is famous for the shooting of Kannada movies, many popular songs are shot here.
Edmuri falls is about 500 feet to the east of Balmuri falls and is a good spot to swim and play some games in the water under the scorching summer sun, taking a trip to the waterfalls would be quite invigorating experience. There is an ancient Ganesh temple close by that you can visit.
