Water gushing from an unbelievable sight is a picturesque as well as an eye-catching view one loves to see while visiting hill stations or a vacation spot. The pleasant pristine water and the lush greenery makes more gorgeous and jaw-dropping sites for visitors at the destination. India is blessed with abundant natural beauty and the country has mesmerizing waterfalls in various regions than can spellbind anyone. Waterfalls are indeed magical and they are blessings to mankind by Mother Nature. Monsoon in our country gives the best natural scenery making rivers flow on full swing, mountains remain awake after a long sleep, monsoon gracing the valley with sparkling waterfalls, and with attractive flowers. Most of the waterfalls in India are located in the north east part while there are few others in the south part too. Here are given the list of the top 10 largest waterfalls in India based on height.
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1. Kunchikal Falls, Karnataka
Kunchikal falls are the highest waterfall in India falling in a height 455m and the second highest in Asia. The waterfall is found in the Shimoga district of Karnataka in the Agumbe valley and they fall from a height of 1493 ft. The largest waterfall is formed by the Varahi river and it is surrounded by abundant rainforest. Agumbe valley receives very heavy rainfall and it is the only permanent rainforest research station in India. The western ghats are well famous for giant Indian squirrel, Indian bullfrog, rare reptiles, and bizarre wild animals. Shimoga is well connected with cities like Bangalore and Mysore by road. The nearest railway station is Udupi and Shimoga. The waterfall is visible only during the rainy season. As fall is within a restricted area so the gate pass is required to visit the spot.
2. Barehipani Falls, Odisha
Barehipani Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in India located in Simlipal National Park, Odisha, and the waterfalls at a height of 399 meters. The water flows through the lush green forest making an ideal place for the trekkers. The waterfall is situated on the Budhabalanga River and it flows into the Bay of Bengal. The two-tiered waterfall is one of the most popular attractions in the state of Orissa. The tallest single drop flows over the Meghasuni Mountains of the Eastern Ghats. The gorgeous fall during the monsoon is awe-inspiring with greenery all around the hills. Besides this, you may also enjoy another waterfall called Joranda falls within the national park. The best time to visit the place is from October to June. Bhubaneshwar is the nearest airport and you can hire a taxi to reach the waterfall which is at a distance of 283km.
3. Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya
Nohkalikai falls located in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya stands at 1115 feet above the ground. The highest waterfall in India got its name from the story of an aggrieved mother named Ka Likai who jumped from the edge of the cliff and it turned to a beautiful waterfall. The waterfall looks stunning during the rainy season and at the base, it forms a pool where you can enjoy swimming. The waterfall lies 5km away from Cherrapunji town and the panoramic beauty of the site makes it the main destination for tourists visiting Meghalaya. The nearest airport is Guwahati which is 166km from the location.
4. Nohsngithiang Falls, Meghalaya
Nohsngithiang falls is one of the largest waterfalls located in east Khasi hills located in Meghalaya and it stands it a height of 1033 ft. the stunning beautiful waterfall is also known as Mawsmai falls and the site you can see if you walk in the opposite direction from the village Mawsmai for a kilometer. The water gurgle over the limestone cliffs of the Khasi hills and the fall is referred to seven sister falls. Monsoon is the best time to visit the fall as you can watch the maximum amount of water trickling down through the greenery. The fall is located 4km from Cherrapunji’s main town and 57km from Shillong.
5. Dudhsagar Falls, Goa
The Dudh Sagar fall is also known as The Sea of milk and an incredible sight one shouldn’t miss out. The water spills from a height of 1020 ft and draws the attention of tourists visiting Goa. The Dudhsagar fall is noted as one of the top 100 falls in the world. It makes a great tourist attraction apart from the exotic beaches. The fall has a source in the Mandovi river of Goa and the four-tiered fall creates an illusion of overflowing of the sea of milk through the mountains. The mesmerizing beauty of the waterfall creates a picturesque view for the tourists. It is located on the Madgaon-Belgaum route providing a perfect vintage point to enjoy the beauty of the mighty falls.
6. Kynrem Falls, Meghalaya
Kynrem falls located in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya is a 3 tiered waterfall that glides from a height of 1001 feet. The fall is situated inside a beautiful park known as Thangkharang Park, which is another popular attraction in the East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya. It is one of the most stunning and attractive destinations, one shouldn’t miss out while visiting Meghalaya. The water tumbling down from the top of the hill is awe-inspiring during the rainy season. Tourists can view Bangladesh from here. Guwahati and is the nearest International airport and Shillong is the domestic airport.
7. Meenmutty Falls, Kerala
Meenmutty Falls is located in Wayanad district, Kerala. Water gushes from a height of 980 ft and the area is surrounded by thick forest. Trekkers can enjoy spending time at the lap of nature in the pristine forest and relish in bird watching. The three-tiered waterfall gives an enchanting panoramic view to the visitors. It is the second-largest waterfall in Kerala. The state has many other small waterfalls in various districts. The best time to visit the place is from October to May. The meenmutty falls can be easily seen from the road and if you need a close view of the fall, tourists have to trek for 2 km through the dense forests. Enjoy the views of the Banasura Sagar dam from the top of the fall. The nearest airport is Calicut International airport.
8. Thalaiyar Falls, Tamil Nadu
Thalaiyar falls is located in Palani hills, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. The waterfall is known as rat tail fall and it flows down from a height of 975 ft. the waterfall is set amidst the darkness of a deep cave and the dense forest remains unexplored. Trekking in that area is possible only with the help of an experienced guide. It is one of the tallest falls in Asia. There are is no road access to reach the spot. During bright sunny days, the fall remains visible from the Dum Dum Rock viewpoint. The destination lies approximately distance 40km from Kodaikanal. The nearest railway station and airport is Madurai.
9. Barkana Falls, Karnataka
Barkana fall is formed by the Seetha River and it is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. The waterfall that rushed from a height of 850 feet appears only during the rainy season. The area is surrounded by a thick forest of Western Ghats. The spot is known as Chirrapunji of south India. Barkana fall is seen in the ballehalli forest area which is located at a distance of 10km from Agumbe village. It is one of the 10 highest waterfalls in India. Barkana name is derived from a mouse deer found in that area and the fall remains mesmerizing during the rainy season. The water from the fall is used to generate electricity in Karnataka. During monsoon, tourists can witness the fall in a full swing. Mangalore International airport is the closest airport and you can hire a taxi to reach the spot.
10. Jog Falls, Karnataka
Jog falls is at a height of 826 ft and it is formed by the Sharavati River in Sharavathi valley of Shimoga district, Karnataka. It is the most impressive and one of the highest plunge waterfall in the southern part of India. Jog fall is also known as Gerosappa falls and joga is a Kannada word which means falls. The water flows from the height to four different water streams. Jog fall is surrounded by a lush green forest. Great swimmers can take a plunge into the water. Many trekkers used to visit the site and you may go to the Watkins platform to get a stunning view of the place. You may also view the Linganmakki dam built across the Sharavati River. The water from the fall flows further towards Gerusoppa village and meets the Arabian Sea at Honnavar. Jog fall is well connected to cities like Bengaluru and Mangalore. Hubli airport is the nearest airport and you can hire a taxi from the airport to reach its destination.