There are some amazing waterfalls which are in full swing during the
monsoon season. There are falls in India which can give Niagara Falls a
run for their money. Here is a list of top 10 waterfalls in India, and
keep in mind, these are not the highest or the most voluminous, but they
are definitely some of the most beautiful.
Mumbai may be a commercial jungle, but the whole of Maharashtra isn’t. In fact, the Lonavala-Khandala region is blessed with several beautiful waterfalls during the monsoon season. Kune Falls stand out among the rest. These are 200 meters high, 3 tiered waterfalls, which are sight unto themselves. Although you can only watch them during the monsoon season, when you do, you will be left amazed by their sheer beauty.
Kerala isn’t just about the placid backwaters. Come the monsoon and the
Thrissur district springs to life with natural beauty all around. The
gem of Thrissur district
is the Athirapally Falls, which can be seen in full flow during the
rainy season. They are far from being as high as Jog Falls of Karnataka
or other waterfalls of India, but they are definitely a sight to behold.
They are unofficially referred to as the “Niagara of India”. That pretty
much sums up the beauty of these waterfalls, located in Dharmapuri
district of Tamil Nadu. It is a major tourist attraction of Tamil Nadu, also well known for its disease curing properties.
Ethipothala Falls is a 70 feet high river cascade, situated on the Chandravanka river, a tributary of the River Krishna. The waterfall is a combination of three streams namely Chandravanka Vagu, Nakkala Vagu and Tummala Vagu. It is situated about 11 kilometres from Nagarjuna Sagar Dam.
1. Jog Falls, Shimoga, Karnataka
Karnataka is blessed with some of the highest waterfalls in India. The Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India.As water falls down the cliff from a height of 253 meters, you can
almost feel the force of it against the rocks. When in full flow during
the monsoons, 3.4 million tonnes of water fall down the cliff every
second.
2. Dudhsagar Falls, Goa
Dudhsagar literally translates to “ocean of milk.” When the water falls
down a height of 310 meters at Mollem, Goa, it seems nothing short of
milky water. When in full swing, these falls can pack quite a force.
3. Iruppu Falls, Coorg
Coorg is blessed with plenty of natural beauty, which makes it one of
the most popular hill stations of South India. A highlight of the
natural beauty of Coorg is the Iruppu Falls, located close to Nagarhole National Park.
People flock to the waterfalls during Shivratri to absolve themselves
of their sins before they head to the nearby temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva.
4. Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya
You can expect waterfalls by the numbers in Meghalaya, the wettest state
of India. One of the most spectacular of the lot is the Nohkalikai
Falls, which is also the tallest plunge fall in India. With a height of
about 1100 meters, these falls are a true spectacle of nature. The best
part is, you can expect these falls in full flow almost throughout the
year, since Meghalaya receives plenty of rainfall round the year. It is
one of the spectacular and amazing waterfalls in India.
5. Jang Falls, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Jang Falls is one of the beautiful waterfalls in India. You need to trek
a distance of about 200 meters from the power station to reach these
waterfalls. Located close to Jang Village in Arunachal Pradesh, these
waterfalls not just serve as a tourist attraction, but also serve as the
source of electricity for the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
6. Kune Falls, Maharasthra
Mumbai may be a commercial jungle, but the whole of Maharashtra isn’t. In fact, the Lonavala-Khandala region is blessed with several beautiful waterfalls during the monsoon season. Kune Falls stand out among the rest. These are 200 meters high, 3 tiered waterfalls, which are sight unto themselves. Although you can only watch them during the monsoon season, when you do, you will be left amazed by their sheer beauty.
7. Bhimlat Falls, Rajasthan
The Bhimlat Falls are almost like a well preserved secret of Rajasthan. Almost all of us associate Rajasthan with the imagery of hot afternoons, sand dunes, and a rugged terrain. But Bhimlat Falls crash that stereotypical imagery of Rajasthan. In fact, Bundi Village, the village closest to these waterfalls, actually receives more average rainfall than Delhi during the monsoons. The Bhimlat Falls may just be 60 meters high, but the sheer fact that they are located in Rajasthan make them worthy of this list.
8. Athirapally Falls, Thrissur, Kerala
Kerala isn’t just about the placid backwaters. Come the monsoon and the
Thrissur district springs to life with natural beauty all around. The
gem of Thrissur district
is the Athirapally Falls, which can be seen in full flow during the
rainy season. They are far from being as high as Jog Falls of Karnataka
or other waterfalls of India, but they are definitely a sight to behold.9. Hogenakkal Falls, Tamil Nadu
They are unofficially referred to as the “Niagara of India”. That pretty
much sums up the beauty of these waterfalls, located in Dharmapuri
district of Tamil Nadu. It is a major tourist attraction of Tamil Nadu, also well known for its disease curing properties.10. Ethipothala falls, Telangana
Ethipothala Falls is a 70 feet high river cascade, situated on the Chandravanka river, a tributary of the River Krishna. The waterfall is a combination of three streams namely Chandravanka Vagu, Nakkala Vagu and Tummala Vagu. It is situated about 11 kilometres from Nagarjuna Sagar Dam.
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