Boghata Waterfalls The Niagara of Telangana

Waterfalls attract people.
Why?
Because you like to hear the roar!
Or, simply admire the view.
Feel the adrenaline rush.
Take a dip in the pool below.
Get drenched in its foam.
Take pictures.
Show it to your children, or grandchildren.
Love the flowing water!
It is very romantic!
Feel it's power and the energy!
Or, may be all of it!

Boghata is one such waterfall. Not very high, not very fierce yet pretty attractive. Ghumakkad went there last week. It is located about 270 kms from Secunderabad on NH-163 on the Cheekupally stream in Koyaveerapuram G, Wazeedu Mandal in Mulugu district. The Bogatha waterfall has been witnessing a steady rise in tourist footfall ever since a high-level bridge across Godavari river near Eturunagaram was thrown open three years ago. See the map below.

We had halted at Laknavaram Lake the previous night. The drive from Mulugu onwards to the east goes through dense forest for almost 30 kms. Very scenic drive indeed. But we needed to take a bite first. Highway eateries are always safe. However, this time we didn't factor the Telangana chillies! Pictures for you.

Feel the dense forest through a 30-sec video shot from our moving car.

NH-163 then crosses Godavari River. 

Cross the river with Ghumakkad's video clip.

Get a feel of the bumpy ride from the parking lot to the Waterfall!

And then the Waterfall came in sight! What a view? See for yourself.

Am reminded of Bob Ross' words on a waterfall. A PQ- picturesque quote for you.

Feel the roar in a 50-sec video below.

Time for photo-op! Here are three PQs- picturesque quotes on waterfall with our pictures.

Before leaving Hyderabad, I had asked some of my students who had been there. One of the girls had dissuaded us not to visit the Waterfall since 'they were not allowed to enter the water'! Now, being on-the-spot we could understand her disappointment. When the flow becomes dangerous, the forest department stops entry into the water. For everyone's safety! As you can see in the pictures below, we were luckier. Flow was not as strong. We could take a dip!

A pagoda has been constructed at a safe height for the visitors. A neat and clean change room has also been provided nearby.

As Neeta and I were walking on the uneven embankment, CP shot this picture. Neeta composed the couplet for this picture.

कौन किसको सहारा दे, इससे मतलब नहीं 

पर सहारे के बिना ज़िन्दगी भी तो नहीं 

Had it not been for the long drive ahead of us back to Hyderabad, probably we would have explored the nearby hills and the forest. See the map below.

But it was time to leave. One last selfie!

We got back to the parking lot in the e-rickshaw with happiness writ large on our faces.

Back to the highway with cattle to give us company! Pleasure of driving on Indian highways.

We had to transit through Warangal on our return leg. Those who prefer vegetarian food on long drives, Annapoorna Food Court in Warangal is a decent choice. Dal and Roti were superb but time taken for service needs improvement. Don't try ordering any dish from the menu card. All items may not be ready.
After lunch, we got onto the bypass road to escape the noon city traffic.

Is our life not like a waterfall? We close with another PQ on this theme for you.

If you missed browsing the story on Laknavaram lake, click here.

Thanks for browsing. Do share your experience if you have been to these places.

    - Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Neeta Bhargava/ 1st Oct 2019
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