waterfalls

Balmuri Falls, Mysore, Karnataka

Balmuri falls is on the way to the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam near Mysore. It is a man-made reservoir at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. At a particular spot in the Balmuri, there is step of about 6 feet from which River Cauvery creates the effect of a mini-waterfall.

...
Tags :
Shivanasamudra Falls, Karnataka

Shivanasamudra is a small town in the Mandya District of Karnataka. It is situated on the banks of the River Cauvery and is the location of the first Hydro-electric power station in Asia, which was set up in the year 1902. River Cauvery is split into two by the island of Shivanasamudra and the we...

Tags :
Hogenakkal Falls, Tamil Nadu, India

Known as the Niagara Falls of India. Hogenakkal is situated at the borders of Karnataka at 46 km from Dharmapuri. In Hogenakkal the river Cauvery enters into Tamil Nadu as a big river with gushing waters. The water spreads for miles around and on these waters tourists can cruise around on country...

Tags :
Athirapally Falls, Kerala, India

Athirappally Waterfalls is located 78 kms from Kochi (Cochin). The Athirappally Falls join the Chalakkudy river after plummeting down 80 ft. The cool spray that covers a large area near the falls makes Athirapally a scenic location. Athirapally is the land of rivers and forests and great waterfal...

Tags :
Raneh Falls Pools, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India

Raneh falls is located just where the Ken National Park starts. It is an exquisite waterfall formed by river Ken running over one of the oldest rocks on earth, the Vindhya basalt. The black and pink basalt rock provide a wondrous landscaping to the gushing monsoon waters. Raneh Falls is a lesser ...

Nuranang Falls, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Also called Jang Falls. These beautiful waterfalls is situated in between the Sela pass & Tawang Town at the altitude of 6000 feet. The Nuranang Waterfalls amidst the green mountain valley is located at a distance of about 40 kms from Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. It is quite close to the Jang...

Tags :
Mandakini Falls, Harshil, Uttanchal, India

The waterfall in Harshil now bears the name "Mandakini Falls" after the famous shooting here. The waterfall is formed by the confluence of the Bhagirathi and the Jalandari rivers in the Bhagirathi Valley. Unfortunately, the waterfall has now almost reduced to a trickle, apparently after a flash f...

Tags :
Pykara Falls, Ooty, India

The Pykara is the largest river in the Nilgiris District. It is located about 20 kms from Ooty on the Ooty-Mysore road, It is considered very sacred by the Todas. The Pykara river rises at Mukurthi peak. It passes through hilly tracts, generally keeping to North and turns to West after reaching t...

Tags :
Hanumanagundi Falls, Karnataka, India

Hanumangundi or Soothanabbi waterfalls is located inside the Kudremukh National Park. The waterfalls, slashing down from a height of more than 100 feet falling onto natural rocks majestically, is an exciting scenery. A calm and isolated destination, here one can enjoy the beauty of silence and ma...

Tags :
Trummelbach Falls, Bern, Switzerland

The Trümmelbach Falls plunge down in five mighty cascades through the gorge carved out by the Trümmelbach. The Trummelbach Falls in Switzerland are a series of ten glacier-waterfalls inside the mountain made accessible by tunnel-lift and illuminated. The Trummelbach falls are extraordinary, eve...

Dadieshui Waterfalls, Yunnan, China

Dadieshui Waterfall (Dadieshui Pubu), is one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in China. The water rushes down over a 30 meter wide section of cliff at 150 cubic meters per second down 88 meters to the rocks. When the water hits the rocks below, the water splashes into the sinking mist. D...

Tags :
Lalguli Falls, Yellapur, Karnataka

Lalguli Falls in Lalguli village is 16 km from Yellapur in Uttara Kannada District. It is part of the River Kali basin and the Dandeli Forests. Lalguli Falls in Karnataka is one of the finest waterfalls in Karnataka with a peaceful ambience. Lalguli Falls in Karnataka is created by River Kali whe...

Tags :
Kutralam Falls, Tamil Nadu, India

Kutrallam, the " Spa of the South" is situated at an elevation of about 170 m high, on the Western Ghats in Siruvani in Thirunelveli district. This is not only a tourist spot but also a health resort too. The waters of this falls pass through the forest of herbs thereby gaining medicinal properti...

Arvalem Waterfalls, Goa, India

Arvalem waterfalls is a popular tourist hub in Goa. The Arvalem falls produces a breathtaking spectacle with water tumbling headlong from a height of 50m. It is found in Sanquelim village, Bicholim taluka. The fall looks stunning with the thunderous gush of water cascading down the rocky terrain ...

Tags :
Salto de Eyipantla, Catemaco, Veracruz, Mexico

Catemaco is a county and city in Veracruz State, Mexico. The ecotourism is really big in the region around here. Lakes, rivers, waterfalls, Gulf of Mexico, mangroves, birdwatching, all abound. El Salto de Eyipantla Falls is located 150 km (93 mi) southeast of Veracruz and 15 minutes from Catemaco...

Tags :
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Niagara Falls is the second largest falls on the globe next to Victoria Falls in southern Africa. Niagara Falls is also a Canadian city on the Niagara River in the Golden Horseshoe region of Southern Ontario. The city is dominated by the Niagara Falls, a world famous set of two large waterfalls o...

Tags :
Apsara Vihar (Falls), Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India

A hill resort, Pachmarhi in Madhya Pradesh is also known as "Queen of Satpura". Apsara Vihar is a spectecular waterfall in Pachmarhi and is the source of drinking water for the people of Pachmarhi. There are bathing pools above the fall which are very popular, both with the locals as well as the ...

Jog Falls, Shimoga, Karnataka, India

Jog Fall is the highest waterfall in India and among the top 10 waterfalls in the world. It is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 meters. The waterfall is a famous tourist attraction as well as a source of energy. A power station is operational since 1948 using the water...

Tags :
Kumbakkarai Falls, Theni, Tamil Nadu, India

Kumbakkarai Falls are lesser known falls in the foothills of the KodaiKanal Hills. Comparatively less known, these falls offer a breath taking view of the fascinating interaction between gushing water and solid rocks. Situated on the foothills of the Kodaikanal hills, the falls are located 8 km f...

Tags :


Leave your comments