Kunchikal Falls, Waterfall in Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.

Kunchikal Falls is a waterfall in Karnataka where the Varahi River drops 455 meters (1493 feet) in a series of cascades over dark rock formations. The water breaks into several channels as it descends, flowing between large boulders that jut out from the slopes of the Western Ghats.

Construction of the Mani Dam near Masthikatte altered the natural course of the Varahi River and reduced the volume of water flowing over the rocks. Before the dam was built, the falls carried much more water during the monsoon months.

Kunchikal Falls lies in Nidagodu village near Yadur-Masthikatte, Shimoga district. The gate pass needed to enter the restricted area is issued at Hosangadi village, about 15 km away, so visitors deal with local offices before reaching the falls. The Varahi River forms the cascade.

Visitors must obtain special permission to enter the area because it lies within the grounds of a hydroelectric station with controlled access. The path into the forest can be slippery during the rainy season, so sturdy footwear is necessary.

The World Waterfall Database gives the falls a height of 455 metres (1,493 ft), while older estimates put them near 1,500 ft; a later figure of about 600 ft (183 m) is also cited. Under the earlier estimate it was considered India's tallest waterfall, which is no longer accepted. The gate pass is issued at Hoshangaddi village, about 15 km away.