· Kunchikal falls
Height 455m
· River
varahi
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Place Karnataka
Kunchikal falls is the highest waterfall in India
located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is a major tourist spot.
After the construction of the Mani Dam near Masthikatte and the underground power generation station near Hulikal, Shimoga district, the
water flow to this falls is greatly reduced and visible only during the rainy
season (July-Sept). As the falls are within a restricted area, a Gate
pass is required to visit and the pass is being issued at Hosangadi village
(about 15 km away). The nearest airport is at Mangalore,
situated 138 km (86 mi) from Kunchikal Falls.
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Best time to visit
Best time for visiting is the rainy season because the beauty of
falls increase and the huge volume of fall attract everyone toward the fall
and the surrounded green area attracts us with the beauty of nature.
After the construction of the Mani Dam near Masthikatte and the underground power generation station near Hulikal, Shimoga district, the water flow to this falls is greatly reduced and visible only during the rainy season (July-Sept). As the falls are within a restricted area, a Gate pass is required to visit and the pass is being issued at Hosangadi village (about 15 km away). The nearest airport is at Mangalore, situated 138 km (86 mi) from Kunchikal Falls.
How to Reach Kunchikal Falls
By Road
Kunchikal
waterfall is in Shimoga which is
well connected by roadways to major cities like Bangalore, Mysore, and
Mangalore etc. Numerous private buses ply to Kunchikal waterfall from
Bangalore. Once Hulikal is reached tourists can take up taxis or any other
private vehicles to the waterfall.
By Rail
How to Reach Kunchikal Falls
By Road
Kunchikal waterfall is in Shimoga which is well connected by roadways to major cities like Bangalore, Mysore, and Mangalore, etc. Numerous private buses ply to Kunchikal waterfall from Bangalore. Once Hulikal is reached tourists can take up taxis or any other private vehicles to the waterfall.
By Rail
Located on the Udupi-Shimoga border, Udupi railway station from Agumbe is around 67 km and From Shimoga, it is around 97km. From Shimoga or Udupi, one can take up any taxis or even buses to the waterfall.
By Air
Mangalore Airport is around 142 km from the Kunchikal waterfall. Mangalore Airport is well connected to major cities. From the airport, one can take up a taxi service, a bus or even train to reach the waterfall.
Water of India
|
Waterfalls |
Height m |
River |
Place |
|
Jog/gersoppa/Mahatma Gandhi Shivanasamudhra Gautamdhara Hundru Sandi Gokak Dassam |
253m 90m 85m 74m 61 55 40 |
Sharavathi river Kaveri river Raru river Subarnerekha river Sankkh river Ghataprabha river Kanchi river |
Karnataka Karnataka Jharkhand Jharkhand Jharkhand Karnataka Jharkhand |
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