5 Most Beautiful Waterfalls Of India

Waterfalls are indeed magical and a blessing to mankind by mother nature. India is famous for many things but it is the waterfalls that takes the cake. Waterfalls in India offer a magnificent sight that makes one speechless. Here is a list of top 5 waterfalls spread all across the country. Which one would you choose?

1. Dudhsagar Fall of Goa

As soon as we remember the name of Dudhsagar Fall, the scene of the train going through the huge milky waterfall comes in front of the eyes. This high and sloping waterfall has become a major tourist spot in Goa. Dudhsagar Fall (literally "Sea of Milk") is located on the border of Karnataka and Goa. It is 60 km from Panaji by road and is located on the Madgaon-Belgaum rail route, 46 km before Madgaon and 80 km south of Belgaum at Madgaon-Belgaum. It is one of the highest waterfalls in India and has an elevation between 310 m (1017 ft) and an average width of 30 m (100 ft).

2. Nohkalikai Fall of Meghalaya.

The Nohkalikai Fall is a waterfall located near Cherrapunji in the East Khasi Hills in the state of Meghalaya, northeast India. The height of this waterfall is 1100 feet and is one of the highest waterfalls in India. Anyway, Cherrapunji is famous for heavy rains and hence the source of water of this waterfall is also rain. During the winter season, the falls are almost dry due to the absence of rain between December and February. Just below this waterfall, blue green water has become a place to swim.

3. Hogenakkal Falls of Tamil Nadu

Hogenakkal is a small but very beautiful village situated on the banks of the river Kaveri in Dharampuri district of Tamil Nadu. This fascinating place is known for its waterfall known as Hogenakkal Falls. Seeing the beauty and geographical structure of this waterfall, it is seen as Niagara Falls. It is a magnificent waterfall situated amidst the streams of the Kaveri River, which attracts tourists from far and wide. This waterfall is counted among selected waterfalls of India.

4. Shivanasamudra Falls of Karnataka

Shivanasamudra, located 138 km from Bangalore and 77.5 km from Mysore, is a famous waterfall of Karnataka, which is one of the selected tourist destinations in the state. The name of this waterfall literally means 'Sea of Shiva'. It is a fragmented waterfall, from which several streams of water travel their way to the ground together. This beautiful waterfall receives water from the river Kaveri. The island of Sivanasamudra divides the Kaveri River into two parts, forming two waterfalls, one of which is 'Gaganachukki' and the other is 'Bharachukki'.

5. Dhundhar Falls of Madhya Pradesh-

Dhunadhar waterfall is a famous waterfall of Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. This falls is a major tourist spot in the Bhedaghat region. Here the stream of Narmada falls from 50 feet up whose water blows like white smoke, that is why it is called 'Dhumadhar'. In terms of beauty, Dhuandhar Falls is an extraordinary site, due to which a large number of tourists come here throughout the year. This place is also an ideal place to have a picnic with your friends and family. There is a large open space in front of the waterfall. Situated 25 km from Jabalpur city, this waterfall is a popular tourist destination due to its enchanting beauty.