Top 7 Natural Waterfalls in India

Waterfalls can form in various ways, with the most common method being a river coursing over resistant bedrock before falling onto a softer rock that erodes faster, creating a high fall Waterfalls are also known as cascades or cataracts, with some sources specifying cataracts as larger

Kalu Waterfall

The Kalu Waterfall is the highest and biggest waterfall in the Malshej Region of Maharashtra. It falls from a height of about 1200 feet and is a seasonal waterfall, with the best time to visit being from September to October.

Athirapally Waterfalls

Athirapally Waterfalls, located in the city of Athirapally, Kerala, is a spectacular waterfall falling from 80 feet and is often referred to as the Indian Niagara Falls. It is situated 60 kilometers from Thrissur district and is surrounded by the lush greens of the Vazhachal forest

Nohkalikai Falls

Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India, located in the Indian state of Meghalaya near Cherrapunji. It has a height of 315 meters and is fed by rainwater collected on a plateau, decreasing in power during the dry season. 

Jog Falls

Jog Falls, located near Sagara in the Shimoga District of Karnataka, is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India. It is formed by the Sharavati River and consists of four cascades known as Raja, Rani, Rover, and Rocket. To reach here one has to climb 1400 stairs.

Kunchikal Falls

Kunchikal Falls is a majestic waterfall located in the Nidagodu village near Masthikatte in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India. It cascades down rocky boulders with a total height of 455 meters. The falls are formed by the Varahi River

Shivanasamudra Falls

Shivanasamudra Falls is a cluster of waterfalls located in Karnataka, India, along the Kaveri River. These falls collectively form the Shivanasamudra Falls, with an average width of 305 meters, a height of 98 meters, and an average volume of 934 cubic meters per second. 

Dudhsagar Falls

Dudhsagar Falls, located in the Indian state of Goa, is a majestic four-tiered waterfall on the Mandovi River. With a height of 310 meters and an average width of 30 meters, it is among India's tallest waterfalls. The name "Dudhsagar" translates to "Sea of Milk," reflecting the cascading