Top 5 Highest Waterfalls in India

Bangalore: India is a rich country in terms of its blend of awesome geographical areas like beaches, river, mountains and temples. Along with all these, waterfalls of India is a must visit place especially during the monsoons. Here are few highest waterfalls in India.

1. Kunchikal Falls

Height - 455 metres, (1,493 ft)

Kunchikal Falls is the highest waterfalls in India and are located near Mastikatte-Hulikal in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka. Kunchikal falls are formed by Varahi River and are situated at a height of 455 metres (1,493 ft) from MSL. Varahi River cascades down hundreds of rocks near Hulikal (Ghati Temple), Hosanagara Taluk, Shimoga District. After construction of Mani Dam near Mastikatte and underground power generation station, near Hulikal, Shimoga district, the water flow to this falls is greatly reduced and visible only during rainy season (July-Sept).

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1: Nice and Thanks a lot for the beautiful place.

Posted by: sibani sabar - 06 Nov, 2019

2: the waterfalls are one most beautiful place in the world where we can find peace what we are expecting and the sound of the water is one of the great experience in the world. Thanks, siliconindia for providing such a the information of the lovely place in india.

Posted by: Akshay Patil - 01 Jun, 2018

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Posted by: Roshni - 08 Mar, 2016

7: In 9th ncert book it is given that sivasamudram made by kaveri nadi is the second biggest waterfall of india.

Posted by: VINAY - 27 Sep, 2015

8: Yeah ! Exactly !

Anamika replied to: VINAY post - 05 Sep, 2016

9: your right.....bt i heard that jog falls is the highest in India

liza replied to: VINAY post - 29 Sep, 2015

10: Jog fall is second highest waterfall....mentioned in geography book..ncert..9th class

avinash replied to: liza post - 07 Sep, 2016

11: In 9th ncert book it is given that sivasamudram made by kaveri nadi is the second biggest waterfall of india.

Posted by: VINAY - 27 Sep, 2015

12: In 9th ncert book it is given that sivasamudram made by kaveri nadi is the second biggest waterfall of india.

Posted by: VINAY - 27 Sep, 2015

13: In 9th ncert book it is given that sivasamudram made by kaveri nadi is the second biggest waterfall of india.

Posted by: VINAY - 27 Sep, 2015

14: The Vajrai Waterfall is just 27 km from the city of Satara, Maharashtra. It is situated near the Sahyadri hill Its height is around 853 feet (260M); The Urmodi dam project is based on this waterfall's river. The birthplace of Urmodi River is started from Vajrai waterfall. You will experience heavy rain fall here.You can reach here, by using personal vehicle or ALAWADI Bus from Satara ST stand Around the waterfall there are many attractions like Urmodi dam, Thoseghar Waterfalls and Sajjangad fort which attract many tourists.

Posted by: vinay - 23 May, 2015

15: Jog falls is awesome waterfalls of Karnataka, India. See more information about it on http://carebird.blogspot.in/2015/04/karnataka-jog-falls-sanjeevini-homestay.html

Posted by: Rakshita - 27 Apr, 2015

16: But

Jay replied to: Rakshita post - 13 Dec, 2015

17: That was very good information. You can get more info at Facts About India

Posted by: Gautam pandey - 20 Feb, 2015

18: Ncert books are saying another things

Posted by: rahul - 21 Aug, 2014

19: I think it is Jog waterfalls in Karnataka. Please check your list again

Posted by: gorakh nath - 05 Aug, 2014

20: In the NCERT textbook of class 9th it is given that Jog falls is the second largest waterfall.

Priyanka replied to: gorakh nath post - 13 Aug, 2014

21: Shiv sundram
update in 9th ncert text book

sonu choudhary replied to: Priyanka post - 04 Jan, 2015

22: actually jog falls is the second highest plunge waterfall in india after nohkalikai falls

prateek replied to: Priyanka post - 17 Aug, 2014

23: Some Mistake in Above List
I Think Vajrai Waterfall is the heights it is 560 meters (1840 ft) location satara (maharashtra)

so plz check your list

Posted by: manoj pawar - 14 Aug, 2013

24: The Vajrai Waterfall is just 27 km from the city of Satara, Maharashtra. It is situated near the Sahyadri hill Its height is around 853 feet; The Urmodi dam project is based on this waterfall's river. Wikipedia

fasi replied to: manoj pawar post - 29 Feb, 2016

25: The Vajrai Waterfall is just 27 km from the city of Satara, Maharashtra. It is situated near the Sahyadri hill Its height is around 853 feet; The Urmodi dam project is based on this waterfall's river. Wikipedia

fasi replied to: manoj pawar post - 29 Feb, 2016

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Posted by: sumochen - 26 Dec, 2012

27: yeah add some more waterfalls

Chow Chow replied to: sumochen post - 18 Dec, 2014

28: What is right

Chetan replied to: Chow Chow post - 04 Nov, 2015

29: THE TALLEST WATER FALLS IS KUNCHIKAL FALLS BUT JOG FALLS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WATER FALL IN INDIA.IN NCERT BOOKS THEY TELL JOG FALLS IS THE TALLEST FALLS.FOR KUNCHIKAL FALLS THEY SHOW JOG FALLS PICTURE.

SRUJAN THE GREAT replied to: Chow Chow post - 30 Jun, 2015