List of waterfalls in India
This is a list of notable waterfalls in India sorted by state.
Name | District | Height | Details |
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Kailasakona Falls | Chittoor | This perennial waterfall located in the Nagari valley near Tirupati in Chittoor district originates from a fracture in a sheet rock. | |
Rampachodavaram | East Godavari | ||
Nemaligundla falls | Prakasam | Near Giddalur town in Nallamala Forest | |
Ethipothala Falls | Guntur | situated on Chandravanka river, a tributary of river Krishna, also shared with Telangana state | |
Kapila Theertham | Chittoor | Near holy town Tirumala | |
Talakona | Chittoor | Highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh State | |
Ubbalamdugu Falls | Chittoor | Also called Tada Falls or Kambakam Falls | |
Katiki Water Falls | Visakhapatnam | near Araku, Visakhapatnam District | |
Thatiguda Falls | |||
Bhairava Kona | Prakasam | Near Pamur town in Nallamala Forest | |
Champawati | Prakasam | ||
Shiav Kunda | Prakasam | ||
Basistha | |||
Penchalakona Water Falls | Nellore | It is located around 115 km (71 mi) from Tirupati |
Name | District | Height | Details |
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Kakolat Falls | Nawada | 160 ft | Fall is situated at Bihar state |
North Tank | |||
Madhuvdhandam | |||
Talakona |
- Chitrakoot Falls, Jagdalpur - 100 ft (30 m)
- Teerathgarh Falls - 300 ft (91 m)
- Tree Falls - 300 ft (91 m)
- Arvalam Falls
- Dudhsagar Falls
- Kesarval Falls
- Tamdi Surla Falls
- Bihar Falls
- Gira falls near Saputara
- Gira dhodh Falls
- Hathni waterfall near Jambughoda wildlife sanctuary
- Jamjir Falls
- Machhu Falls
- Ninai Falls
- Zanzari Falls
- Zarwani Falls
- Badri Falls
- Bhagsu Falls - Mcleod Gunj area
- Bundla Falls - 328 ft (100 m)
- Chadwick Falls - Shimla region
- Machhrial Falls
- Palani Falls - 492 ft (150 m)
- Rahla Falls - Leh Manali Highway
- Sissu Fall - Leh Manali Highway
Jammu and Kashmir
- Chiller Arpid Falls
- Dassam Falls - 144 ft (44 m)
- Dharagiri Falls
- Gua Falls
- Halpad Falls
- Hirni Falls
- Hundru Falls - 320 ft (98 m)
- Jadni Falls
- Jonha Falls - also called Gautamdhara
- Kelaghagh Falls
- Keridah Falls
- Lodh Falls - 468 ft (143 m); also called Burhaghagh Falls
- Lower Ghaghri Falls - 320 ft (98 m)
- Maludah Falls
- Mirchaiya Falls
- Moti Jharna Falls
- Panchghagh Falls
- Rajrappa
- Sadni Falls - 200 ft (61 m)
- Sita Falls
- Sugabandh Falls
- Upper Ghaghri Falls
- Usri Falls
''Waterfalls In Karnataka'' Land of Waterfalls Karnataka is very well known for the many spectacular waterfalls it houses. If visited during the right season, they are a sight to behold. There is a huge list of waterfalls in the Western ghats, but here you will find the few that we have personally visited.
1.Jog Falls Originating from the River Sharavathi, this is one of the most famous falls in the Western Ghats. Also known as Gerosoppa falls, this water body is located in the district of Shimoga.Its the second highest falls in India and first place to get electricity in Asia. Distance from Bangalore: 400 kilometers. Accommodation: Cheap no frills accommodation is available here from Rs 800 onwards. Best time to visit: Aug-Jan. Little known fact: Jog falls is used for hydroelectricity and can generate 6700000 W of power.
2. Iruppu Falls One of the most famous waterfalls in the district of Kodagu, Iruppu falls forms from the river Lakshmana Tirtha, in Virajpet. The falls is surrounded by a forest trail that leads to the Brahmagiri range. Distance from Bangalore: 300 kilometres. Accommodation: Plenty of homestays available in Coorg from Rs 1000/- onwards. Best time to visit: Monsoons. Little known fact: Legends say that Rama and Lakshmana passed this route on their search for Sita. A tired Rama asked his brother to fetch him some water to quench his thirst and Lakshaman shot an arrow into the Bhramagiri range and that bought about the Lakshmana Thirtha river.
3. Abbey Falls Abbey Falls is in Kodagu, in the Western Ghats in Karnataka. The pristine water from the falls has a calming effect on tourists. Distance from Bangalore: 300 kilometres. Accommodation: Plenty of homestays available in Coorg from Rs 1000/- onwards. Best time to visit: Monsoons.
4. Dudhsagar Falls Located en route to Goa, the falls offers a scenic backdrop to a railway track. It is one of India's tallest waterfalls and forms the border between Karnataka and Goa. The source of the falls is the Mandovi river in Goa. Distance from Bangalore: 548 kilometres. Accommodation: The nearest accommodation available is in Panjim, which is 60 kilometeres away. There is no availability of fresh drinking water or clean rest room facilities anywhere in the vicinity of the falls including at the rail stop. Best time to visit: Monsoons.
5. Mallali Falls Mallali falls is situated in Kodagu district at the foothills of the Pushpagiri mountains. The river source is the Kumaradhara River. The roads to the falls are terrible and cars can get damaged on their way there. Distance from Bangalore: 265 kilometeres. Accommodation: Plenty of home stays and hotels around Coorg. Best time to visit: Pre-monsoons. Little known fact: The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary in which the falls resides has been proposed to be included as a World heritage site.
6. Unchalli Falls Unchalli falls is in the Sirsi district in Uttara Kannada. These falls cascade from a height of 170 feet and is created by the river Aghanashini. Trekkers love this spot since it is full of steep tracks, deep gorges and rare flora. Distance from Bangalore: 443 kilometres. Accommodation: There are plenty of hotels and guesthousess in Sirsi and Yellapur that can help a weary traveller. Best time to visit: Pre-monsoons and monsoons. Little known fact: Unchalli falls is also known as Lushington falls. It was named after a British District collector, J.D. Lushington, who discovered the falls in 1845.
7. Balmuri Falls Balmuri falls is located on the way to Krishna Raja Sagar dam. The falls is man-made and is created by the dam. It is a well-known picnic spot, too. Distance from Bangalore: 139 kilometres. Accommodation: There are plenty of places to stay in and around Mysore which is 16 kilometers away. Little known fact: The falls have plenty of whirlpools that have claimed many unsuspecting lives.
8. Kadambi Falls Falling from the height of 30 feet, the Kadambi falls is located inside the Kudremukh National Park in Chikmangaluru. The majestic fall is a stunning sight to behold with lush greenery all around. Distance from Bangalore: 331 kilometers. Accommodation: Visitors can stay at Kuduremukh, which offers a wide range of stay options. Best time to visit: Pre-monsoons and monsoons.
9. Barkana Falls Barkana Falls is situated near Balehalli forest area, in the Agumbe village, Shimoga. The falls cascade from the height of 850 feet. It finds its origins from the River Seetha. Distance from Bangalore: 382 kilometres. Accommodation: Agumbe and Shimoga have plenty of stay options. Best time to visit: The fall offer a sight to behold during the monsoons. Little know fact: Barkana Falls is one of the prime sources of hydroelectricity in Karnataka as the water is used to power a hydroelectric system. The village of Agumbe, where the falls are situated, is said to have received the highest level of rainfall in Karnataka. Know about more waterfalls that we seem to have missed? Do tell us about them in the comments below.
10. Kalhathgiri Falls Its one of the most famous falls for picnic.It is near to chickmaglur.
11. Shivanasamudra Falls Its one of the most famous falls for picnic. It is near to Mandya and this place is one of the most visited by bangalorians which is at 130 km from Bangalore during weekends.
12. Hogenekal Falls Its one of the most famous falls for picnic and boating. This place is one of the most visited by bangalorians which is at 180 km from Bangalore during weekends.The falls is a waterfall on the river Kaveri and is often referred as the Niagara of India which divides Karnataka and Tamil Nadu State. Located around 180 km from Bangalore, these falls are a major tourist attraction.
- Adimali waterfalls
- Adyanpara Falls - near Nilambur
- Alakapuri Falls
- Anakallumpara falls - Kozhikode
- Ananthoni Falls - 20 m (66 ft); between Talinji and Manjampatti villages on the Ten Ar River, Manjampatti Valley, Indira Gandhi National Park
- Anchuruli waterfalls
- Aripara falls - Kozhikode
- Aruvi falls - Trivandrum
- Aruvikkuzhi - near Maramon, Kozhencherry in Pathanamthitta District
- Aruvikkuzhi - near Pallickathode, Kottayam District
- Athirappilly Falls - 80 ft (24 m)
- Attukad Falls - Munnar
- Attukal Falls
- Bona falls - Trivandrum
- Braemore estate falls - Trivandrum
- Charpa Falls
- Cheeyappara Falls - near Adimali
- Chellarkovil Falls
- Chethalayam Falls - in Wayanad[3]
- Dhoni Falls - Palakkad
- Gavi falls - Gavi
- Kaalakkayam Falls - Trivandrum
- Kanthampara falls - Wayanad
- Karithode falls - Idukki
- Keezharkuth Falls
- Kochu kuttalam falls
- Kombaikani falls - Trivandrum
- Kozhippara falls - Kozhikode
- Kumbhavurutty Falls
- Kurangani falls - Idukki
- Kuthumkal falls - Munnar
- Lakkom Water Falls
- Madammakkulam waterfalls - Idukki
- Madatharuvi Falls - near Ranny in Pathanamthitta District
- Manalar falls Kollam
- Mankayam Falls/Kurisadi falls - Trivandrum
- Marmala waterfall
- Meenmutty Falls, Thiruvananthapuram
- Meenmutty Falls - 984 ft (300 m), in Wayanad
- Meenvallam falls -Palakkad
- Mulamkuzhi - near Malayattoor in Ernakulam District
- Muniyara Falls
- Nyayamkad Falls - Munnar
- Orakkampara falls - Pathanamthitta
- Panieli Poru waterfalls - Ernakulam
- Palakapandi Water Falls - near Kollengode
- Palaruvi Falls - 300 ft (91 m), in Aryankavu near Punalur
- Pathankayam falls - Kalpetta
- Pattathippara Falls
- Peringalkuthu - near Athirappilly
- Perunthenaruvi Falls
- Pindimed Falls
- Pookkulam falls - Idukki
- Powerhouse falls / Chinnakanal falls - Munnar
- Puliyarkota falls - Kalpetta
- Seetharkundu Waterfalls - near Kollengode
- Siruvani Waterfalls - Palakkad
- Soochipara Falls - 656 ft (200 m) / Sentinelrock falls, in Wayanad
- Thenpara Falls - near Thusharagiri
- Thommankuthu Falls, near Thodupuzha
- Thooval waterfalls - Eetithoppu, Idukki
- Thusharagiri Falls
- Thuvanam waterfalls - Munnar
- Ulakkayurutty falls - Elappara, Idukki
- Urakkuzhi Falls - Kozhikode
- Valanjanganam falls - Kottayam
- Valanthode Falls - Kozhikode
- Valara Falls - near Adimali
- Vazhachal Falls - near Athirappilly
- Vazhvanthol waterfalls - Trivandrum
- Vellarimala falls - Kozhikode
Idukki district alone has about 50 small or big waterfalls, most of which are not included above because of not being well known and some are only active during monsoons. It is the same with Wayanad district, Pathanamthitta district and other hilly districts.
- Bahuti Falls
- Bhoora Khon Waterfall
- Chachai Falls - 427 ft (130 m)
- Dhuandhar Falls
- Dugdhdhara Waterfalls
- Gangulpara Tank and Waterfall
- Gatha Falls - 300 ft (91 m)
- Gorakhaal Fall
- Kapildhara Waterfalls
- Keoti Falls - 427 ft (130 m)
- Kukdi Khapa Waterfall
- Lilahi Waterfall
- Pandav Falls
- Patalpani Falls - 200 ft (61 m)
- Pawa Waterfalls
- Purwa Falls
- Rajat Prapat - 350 ft (110 m)
- Raneh Falls
- Sanakua Waterfalls
- Shambhudhara Waterfalls
- Sultan Garh Waterfall
- Tincha Falls
Name | District | Height | Details |
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Ale's waterfall | Satara | on the Tapola Road near Zolchikhind is about 8 to 9 kilometers from Mahabaleshwar | |
Amboli Ghat Falls | Sindhudurg | 400 ft (120 m) | 1 km from Amboli; well known for its fresh and pleasing environs |
Barki Waterfalls | Kolhapur | 65 km (40 mi) from Kolhapur | |
Berki Waterfalls | Kolhapur | 4 km (2.5 mi) from Gaganbawada or 75 km (47 mi) from Kolhapur, in Amboli Ghats | |
Bhilar Waterfalls | Satara | Seen on the Mahabaleshwar Panchgani road is one of the beautiful falls on the Kudali river arising from the Bhilar village | |
Bhildari valley Waterfalls | Aurangabad | Near 3 km (1.9 mi) from Kannad or 12 km (7.5 mi) from Chalisgaon | |
Bhivpuri Waterfalls | Thane | 8 km (5.0 mi) from Bhivpuri railway station, or 20 km (12 mi) from Karjat railway station | |
Chinchghar Falls | Sindhudurg | 10 km (6.2 mi) from Kudal town | |
Chinchoti Waterfalls | Thane | 100 ft (30 m) high & 20 ft (6.1 m) broad | 5 km (3.1 mi) from Mumbai-Palghar highway near Vasai |
Chinmans waterfalls | Satara | It is 2.5 km (1.6 mi) away from Mahabaleshwar, towards the south into the Koyana Valley | |
Chirkehind Waterfalls | Satara | In the lower portion of the Ambenali Ghat about 6–7 km (3.7–4.3 mi) after the diversion to Ragtag | |
Dabhosa Waterfalls | Thane | 300 ft (91 m) | 5 km (3.1 mi) from Javhar |
Dhobi Falls | Satara | 450 ft (140 m) | 3 km (1.9 mi) from Mahableshwar town, formed on the banks of Koyna River |
Dodhvne Tivre Falls | Ratnagiri | 200 ft (61 m) | 10 km (6.2 mi) from Sangameshwar |
Dudhsagar Waterfalls | Nashik | 100 ft (30 m) | Located around 8 km (5.0 mi) to the west of Nasik near Someshwar Temple |
Dugarwadi Waterfalls | Nashik | 450 ft (140 m) | Approx. 30 km from Nashik, Near Nashik |
Garambi Waterfalls | Raigad | 100 ft (30 m) | Located near Murud, 5 km (3.1 mi) from Janjira |
Gavlideo Hill Falls | Thane | 5 km (3.1 mi) from Thane, located near Thane - Belapur road | |
Kandhar Waterfalls | Sangli | 25 km (16 mi) from Peth Naka on NH4, 65 km (40 mi) from Sangli, 70 km (43 mi) from Miraj railway junction | |
Kelghar waterfalls | Satara | on the Mahabaleshwar-Medha-Satara road almost 14 to 15 kilometers away from the main marketplace | |
Kune Falls | Pune | 659 ft (201 m) | 10 km (6.2 mi) from old Mumbai-Pune Expressway in Lonvala-Khandala valley |
Lingamala Waterfalls | Satara | 620 ft (190 m) | Located 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the famous hill station Mahabaleshwar and at top of the Venna Valley |
Malsej ghat Falls | Thane | 400 ft (120 m) | 45 km (28 mi) from Murbadtown, in the Malsej ghat falls or 115 km (71 mi) from Thane City |
Mandakini Waterfalls | Satara | 25 km (16 mi) from Mahableshwar | |
Marleshwar Waterfalls | Ratnagiri | 5 km (3.1 mi) from Devrukh, formed on the banks of Bav river | |
Nagartas Falls | Sindhudurg | 320 ft (98 m) | 50 km (31 mi) from Kankavli town, in the Amboli Ghat or 100 km (62 mi) from Kolhapur |
Napne Falls | Sindhudurg | 250 ft (76 m) | 15 km (9.3 mi) from Vaibhavwadi |
Needle Point Waterfalls | Satara | 20 km (12 mi) from Panchgani, close to Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani route | |
Nivali Falls | Ratnagiri | 50 km (31 mi) from Sangameshwar, located on Ratnagiri-Ganpatipule route | |
Ozarde Waterfalls | Patan,Satar | 10 km (6.2 mi) from Koyna | |
Palsambe Waterfalls | Kolhapur | 45 km (28 mi) from Kolhapur, on the way to Gaganbawada at Palsamba | |
Pandavkada Falls | Raigad | 350 ft (110 m) | Situated in the hills near Kharghar, Navi Mumbai near Mumbai-Pune Expressway |
Peb Waterfalls | Raigad | 10 km (6.2 mi) from Neral railway station, on the way to Matheran | |
Ramatirth Waterfall | Kolhapur | On the banks of Hiranyakeshi river nearly 10 km (6.2 mi) from Ajara | |
Ramdharneshwar Waterfalls | Raigad | 20 km (12 mi) from Alibaug, near Khim village | |
Rajmachi Waterfalls | Pune | 5 km (3.1 mi) from Khandala, can be seen from Mumbai - Pune Expressway | |
Randha Falls | Ahmednagar | 350 ft (110 m) | 50 km (31 mi) from Nashik, or 45 km (28 mi) from Kasara railway station |
Sahastrakunda Waterfalls | Nanded | situated on Painganga river at sahastrakund | |
SavDav Waterfalls | Sindhudurg | 10 km (6.2 mi) from Kankavli town | |
Sawatkada Waterfalls | Raigad | On the way to Garambi, through the village Shighre, near Alibaug | |
Sawatkada Waterfalls | Ratnagiri | 1 km from Chiplun city Chiplun city | |
Tamhini Waterfalls | Pune | In the Tamihini ghats, near Pune | |
Tapalwadi Falls | Thane | 350 ft (110 m) | 3 km (1.9 mi) from Neral railway station on the route to Matheran hill station |
Thoseghar Waterfalls | Satara | 1,150 ft (350 m) | 36 km (22 mi) from Satara, a full front view of the falls can be obtained by going to Chalkewadi and then walking down the road for 5 km (3.1 mi) |
Tiger Falls | Pune | near Lonavala in Khandala Ghat, 80 km (50 mi) from Mumbai, or 70 km (43 mi) from Pune | |
Tigher Waterfalls | Thane | 300 ft (91 m) | 10 km (6.2 mi) from Karjat railway station |
Umbrella Falls | Ahmednagar | 50 km (31 mi) from Nashik, or 45 km (28 mi) from Kasara railway station | |
Usarvardhane Waterfalls | Thane | 300 ft (91 m) | Near the Kansai village, 5 km (3.1 mi) by vehicle and a 45-minute trek thereafter |
Vajrai Waterfall | Satara | 853 ft (260 m) | 27 km (17 mi) from Satara District near Kas flower valley |
Vihigaon Waterfalls | Mumbai | 125 km (78 mi) | 125 km (78 mi) from Mumbai city near Kasara, on Mumbai-Nashik Highway Map |
Vyaghreshwar waterfall | Sindhudurg | 300 ft (91 m) | near Mnche, 30 km (19 mi) from Tarale (which is on Mumbai-Goa highway) |
Zenith Waterfalls | Thane | 450 ft (140 m) | 10 km (6.2 mi) from Khopoli railway station, 20 km (12 mi) from Karjat railway station |
Manipur
- Barak Falls - Tamenglong
- Khayang Falls - Ukhrul
- Khoudong Falls - Tamenglong
- Sadu Chiru Waterfalls - popularly known as Leimaram Falls, Sadar Hills, Senapati
- Taphou Falls - near Taphou Kuki Village, Sadar Hills, Senapati
Name | District | Height | Details |
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Beadon Falls | Shillong | 394 ft (120 m) | |
Bishop Falls | Shillong | 443 ft (135 m) | |
Kynrem Falls | Cherrapunjee | 1,000 ft (300 m) | |
Langshiang Falls | Shillong | 1,107 ft (337 m) | |
Nohkalikai Falls | Cherrapunjee | 1,100 ft (340 m) | |
Nohsngithiang Falls | Cherrapunjee | 1,035 ft (315 m) | |
Sweet Falls | Shillong | 315 ft (96 m) | |
Elephant Falls | Shillong | Three Steps Waterfalls | |
Crinoline Falls | Shillong | ||
Margaret Falls | Shillong | 315 ft (96 m) | |
Spread Eagle Falls | Shillong | 315 ft (96 m) |
- Tuirihiau Falls
- Vantawng Falls 750 ft (230 m)
Name | District | Height | |
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Ammakunda Falls | Malkangiri district | ||
Badaghagara Waterfall | Kendujhar | 60 ft (18 m) | |
Bagra Falls | Koraput | 30 ft (9.1 m) | |
Barehipani Falls | Mayurbhanj | 1,308 ft (399 m) | |
Beniadhus fall | Nuapada | 24 ft (7.3 m) | |
Budhakholo Falls | Ganjam | 25 ft (7.6 m) | |
Chatikona Falls | Rayagada | ||
Deokunda Falls | Mayurbhanj | ||
Duduma Waterfalls | Koraput | 574 ft (175 m) | |
Gandahathi Falls | Gajapati | ||
Handi Bhanga Waterfall | Kendujhar | 30 ft (9.1 m) | |
Harishankar Falls | Sundergarh | ||
Hathi Pathar Falls | Rayagada | ||
Joranda Falls | Mayurbhanj | 492 ft (150 m) | |
Khandadhar Falls, Sundagarh | Sundergarh | 800 ft (240 m) | |
Khandadhar Falls, Kendujhar | Kendujhar | 500 ft (150 m) | |
Khanduala Falls | Kalahandi | ||
Koilighugar Waterfall | Jharsuguda | 200 ft (61 m) | |
Phurlijharan Falls | Kalahandi | 30 ft (9.1 m) | |
Pradhanpat Falls | Debagarh | 30 ft (9.1 m) | |
Putudi Falls | Kandhamal | ||
Machhakunda Falls | Koraput | ||
Miriglotah Falls | Sundergarh | ||
Nrusimhanath Falls | Bargarh | ||
Rabandarh Falls | Kalahandi | ||
Sanaghagara Waterfall | Kendujhar | 30 ft (9.1 m) | |
Sonepur Falls |
Name | District | Height | Details |
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Kuntala Waterfall | Adilabad | 45 m (148 ft) | This waterfall is the highest height waterfall in Telangana State. |
Pochera Falls | Adilabad | 20 m (66 ft) | Situated about 35 km (22 mi) from Nirmal, on National Highway no.7, and is on the way to Adilabad.[4] |
Mallela Theertham Falls | Mahabubnagar | It is located around 58 km (36 mi) from Srisailam . | |
Bogatha Waterfall | Khammam | It is located in Koyaveerapuram G, Wazeedu Mandal, 120 km from Bhadrachalam. | |
Gayatri Waterfalls | Adilabad | It is located near Nirmal. | |
Paarakaphi waterfalls | Adilabad | It is located near Utnoor. | |
Savatula Gundam Waterfalls | Adilabad | 30 km from Asifabad. | |
Sirnapally Waterfalls | Nizamabad | 20 km from Nizamabad. |
- Lakhaniya Dari Waterfall - 30 km from Chunar, Mirzapur
- Sidhnath Dari Waterfall - Shakteshgarh, Chunar
- Vindham Waterfall - Deodari Waterfalls, Vindhyachal, Mirzapur
- Birthi Falls - 410 ft (120 m)
- Corbett Falls - 18 ft (5.5 m)
- Gauri Kund
- Kempty Falls - 40 ft (12 m)
- Pushpawati Falls
- Surya Kund
- Tapta Kund
- Tiger Falls - 95 ft (29 m)
- Vasudhara Falls - 400 ft (120 m)
See also
References
- ^ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Retrieved 2007-02-19.
- ^ "Showing all Waterfalls in Asia". World Waterfalls Database. Retrieved 2007-02-23.
- ^ "Major Waterfalls".
- ^ "Pochera Water Falls, Nimz City". Retrieved 2009-08-10.