5 Breathtaking Waterfalls To Visit In Karnataka

Karnataka state has the most picturesque waterfalls destinations in the country such as tallest Kunchikal Falls, stunning Barkana Falls, mesmerizing Jog Falls, spectacular Shivanasamudra Falls and astonishing dudhsagar falls at the border of Karnataka and Goa. State of Karnataka has few of the best water falls of India and also host one of the wettest place in India called Agumbe, Cherrapunji of the South. Some of these places are listed as Bangalore Waterfalls Getaways or weekend monsoon getaways around Bangalore.

* Kunchikal Falls

Kunchikal Falls is the highest waterfall in Karnataka State and one of the highest waterfalls of the country. The Falls is located near Mastikatte-Hulikal in Shimoga district and one among the top ten highest waterfalls location in Shimoga.

* Barkana Falls

The Barkana Falls formed by the Sita river is among the top 10 highest waterfalls in India,located within the dense forest near Agumbe in Shimoga. Agumbe is one of the most scenic places in Shimoga district,known for its scenic beauty and bio-diversity.

* Jog Falls

Gerosoppa Falls or Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India,located on the Shimoga and Uttara Kannada district border. Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River with total height 253 meters (829 feet) near Sahyadri Mountains.

* Magod Falls

Magod falls is is one the numerous waterfalls that can be found in the Uttara kannada,located at a distance of 17 km from Yellapur. Karnataka has few of the best water falls of India and the beautiful waterfalls of River Bedti is a group of waterfalls.

* Belkal Theertha Falls

Belkal Theertha is one of the wonderful waterfalls of Karnataka state,located in the deep Western Ghats. The falls is also called Belakal Thirtha and Govinda Thirtha lies near Kollur and Madhur in Kundapura taluk.