Kunchikal Falls, Waterfall in Shimoga district, Karnataka, India.
The Varahi River forms a 455-meter-high cascade over multiple tiers of dark rocks, making it India's highest waterfall.
The construction of Mani Dam near Masthikatte has altered the natural water flow patterns of Kunchikal Falls since its establishment.
The falls carry the name Kunchikal Abbe in local dialects and remain an integral part of Karnataka's natural heritage.
Visitors need to obtain special permission to access the falls due to security restrictions around the hydroelectric power station.
The waterfall system includes four separate drops flowing through hundreds of massive black rocks in the Western Ghats mountain range.
Location: Karnataka
Height: 455 m
Part of: Varahi River
GPS coordinates: 13.69470,75.01813
Latest update: June 14, 2025 00:56
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