Karnataka Tourist Places

Waterfalls in Karnataka

The Western Ghats gift Karnataka with over 50 stunning waterfalls. Jog Falls, India's second-highest plunge waterfall, leads the spectacle, while hidden gems like Sathodi, Unchalli, and Magod Falls reward adventurous travelers with pristine natural beauty.

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All Waterfalls (10)

Jog Falls

Jog Falls

Shimoga (Shivamogga) District, Karnataka, India

India’s second-highest plunge waterfall, where the Sharavathi River leaps into a roaring misty abyss.

4.9
6:00 AM – 6:30 PMFree
Abbey Falls

Abbey Falls

Madikeri, Kodagu District, Karnataka, India

A misty waterfall tucked amid coffee estates and spice gardens of Coorg.

4.6
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM15
Hebbe Falls

Hebbe Falls

Kemmangundi, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka, India

A hidden two-tiered waterfall in Kemmangundi, surrounded by coffee plantations and misty hills.

4.8
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM400
Shivanasamudra Falls

Shivanasamudra Falls

Mandya District, Karnataka, India

Twin cascades of the River Cauvery, splitting into Gaganachukki and Bharachukki falls — a sight of thunderous grace.

4.7
8:00 AM – 5:00 PMFree
Unchalli Falls

Unchalli Falls

Sirsi, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, India

A wild cascade of the Aghanashini River plunging through dense forests, often called the Keppa Joga or ‘the deafening falls’.

4.7
6:00 AM – 6:00 PMFree
Magod Falls

Magod Falls

Yellapur, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, India

Twin cascades of the Bedti River plunging into a deep rocky gorge, surrounded by thick evergreen forests.

4.8
8:00 AM – 6:00 PMFree
Sathodi Falls

Sathodi Falls

Yellapur, Uttara Kannada District, Karnataka, India

A serene rectangular waterfall amidst bamboo groves and rocky cliffs, often called the ‘mini Niagara of Karnataka’.

4.7
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM10
Barkana Falls

Barkana Falls

Agumbe, Shivamogga District, Karnataka, India

One of the highest waterfalls in India, cascading from 850 feet amidst the rainforest of Agumbe.

4.6
6:00 AM – 6:00 PMFree
Kalhatti Falls

Kalhatti Falls

Kallathigiri, Chikmagalur District, Karnataka, India

A sacred cascade flowing over the Veerabhadra Temple, blending nature’s beauty with spiritual calm.

4.5
7:00 AM – 6:00 PMFree
Gokak Falls

Gokak Falls

Gokak, Belagavi District, Karnataka, India

A majestic horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Ghataprabha River, with a hanging bridge and colonial charm.

4.8
6:00 AM – 6:00 PMFree

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