Hidden from the urban areas and tourists in south gola range between bhimtal and padampuri is a small village called Chanfi.
As you reach through a kachcha pabble road about a kilometre inside from the metal road, you reach a small stream called gaula river and there is no road beyond so even an off roader has to stop there. Right there you see an old suspension bridge – ‘Jhula Pul’. The bridge was erected in 1910, more than 100 years ago and is still in pristine condition. Though the village across was inhibited in 1930s, there is no real explanation for this bridge to be commissioned in 1910s.
I went there to look for birds when someone mentioned this as a birding place. Upon enquiry some locals said they have no knowledge of a birding spot but there is a scenic place that attracts curious tourists, called Paritaal that also has a lake and a waterfall.
It was a total wilderness and after walking nearly a kilometre when I felt that without a proper direction there was no point going further and since it was a late afternoon, I decided to abandon my exploration and return.
The stream or the gaula river was very thin and mostly stone bed, but it was a wonderful gateaway where one can sit and listen to the flowing water, some chirping birds and sound of silence with hills on the two sides.
Enjoy the pictures till you plan to visit this place. here is a link of the map that will take you there.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SGpRQgrAXKcntU379
