Accidental Adventures: Trekking through Muthyala Maduvu/Pearl Valley
Introduction Muthyala Maduvu/Pearl Valley is a popular tourist destination located just 40 km away from Bangalore(five kms from Anekal). Offering attractions such as a small lake, boating, and waterfalls, it's a great place for a weekend getaway. This is a very important elephant corridor connecting kanakapura, Bannergheta National Park and Krishnagiri. One Sunday afternoon in February we decided to visit this place. The Waterfalls We reached the destination by 3 PM and inquired about the waterfalls. We were told that there were two falls, with one being the main attraction, but it had very little water. The other fall was located about 500 meters away and had no water. Disappointed with the lake, we headed towards the first waterfall, which was just a couple of hundred steps away. The water was very little, and an artificial pool had been created below the waterfalls. We asked some fellow tourists for directions to the other falls, and they pointed out two paths, one climbing towa...