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    Abbey Falls

    Distance - Approx 250 kms from Bangalore Nearest Medical Help-Madikeri 10+ kms Nearest Human Vegetation- Madikeri (Coorg) BestTime- Early Winter District - South West Karnataka

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    Vazhachal Falls

    Vazhachal Falls is a rushing waterbody joining Chalakkudy River in

    the Thrissur district of Kerala state, south India. It is locatedapproximately 3 km from Athirappilly. Distance - Approx 90 kmsfrom Cochin Nearest Medical Help - Thrissur, Kerala Nearest HumanVegetation - Thrissur, Kerala, South India Best Time- June toOctober District - KeralaThis is one of the best waterfalls in India.Tourists coming to this spot spend days in this area.

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    Thusharigiri Kozhikode

    Thusharigiri Waterfalls is located at Kozhikode, Kerala. The best time

    to visit thusharagiri is during september to december when nature isat its full swing.

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    Iruppu Waterfall Kodagu

    The Iruppu Falls is situated amidst lush green Western Ghats in theKodagu district in Karnataka on the Brahmagiri hills. This waterfall is

    located about 50 kms from Madikeri and 20 kms from NagaraholeNational Park. The River Lakshmana-tirtha flows nearby which joinsthe Kaveri river.This waterfall is also known as Lakshmana teerthafalls. There is also a temple dedicated to Sri Ram, surrounded bypaddy fields, from where it is a climb up to the falls through naturalforest. The Brahmagiri peak and a place called Pakshi Patala are alsosituated near Iruppu Waterfalls.

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    Unchalli Waterfall - North Kanara

    The Unchalli Falls are situated in the North Kanara district in NorthWest Karnataka. These water falls are situated in the thick Sahyadrihills of the Western Ghats. Here river 'Aghanashini' runs throughthick woods and makes a spectacular waterfall. The transport plies

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    only to a place called Heggarani. From Heggarani it is a fewkilometers walk. The best time to visit these waterfalls is duringearly winter.

    Hogenakal Falls - Karnataka Border

    Hogenakkal is situated at the borders of Karnataka, Approx 90 kmsfrom Bangalore and about 46 kms from Dharmapuri, theheadquarters of the district of the same name. The river Kaveriwhich enters in Tamil Nadu as a big river flows here as natural falls,thus making the place serene and panoramic.

    The word Hogenakkal is made of two words, Hoge and Kal. Hoge inKannada means smoke and Kal means rocks. Hence, the Hogenakkalmeans smoky rocks. The river when falls on the rocks below, thenthe gushing force of the water looks like as if smoke is coming fromthe rocks so this place is as Hogenakkal.

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    Chunchanakatte Falls Mysore

    Chunchanakatte Falls is a waterfall on the Kaveri River, near thevillage of Chunchanakatte in Mysore district, Karnataka, India. Watercascades from a height of about 20 meters.

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    Jog Falls Shimoga

    Jog Falls are among the ten highest waterfalls in India, located inShimoga District of Karnataka state. Created by Sharavathi River

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    falling from a height of 253 meters (829 ft), Jog Falls is one of themajor attractions in Karnataka tourism. It is also called byalternative names of Gerusoppe falls and Gersoppa Falls.

    Gokak Falls Belgaum

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    TheGokakFallslocatedontheGhataprabhariverinBelgaumdistrictofKarnataka,India.ThewaterfallissixkilometersawayfromGokak,anearbytown.JulytoSeptemberisthebestseasontovisittheplace.TheGokakFallscanbedevelopedintoafinetouristattraction.

    Magod Falls Karnataka

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    Magod Falls is a one of the beautiful waterfalls of Karnataka, wherethe river Bedti falls from a height of nearly 200m in two stepsforming a glorious waterfall.

    Hebbe Falls Karnataka

    Hebbe Falls are situated about 10 km away from the famous hill stationKemmangundi in Karnataka.

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    Varapoha Fall - Belgaum

    Varapoha Falls is situated in the Belgaum District of Karnataka,India in the hilly surroundings of the Jamboti forest. This fall is on

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    the Mandovi river, the water of the river falls from a height of about150 feets. It is one of the few less known & most spectacular fall ofthe Western Ghats, which is still unspoiled and not choked. The fallis a must see destination for any person who loves nature.

    Sathodi Falls - Karnataka

    Sathodi Falls in Karnataka is about 32 kms form Yellapur. Close toSirsi in Uttar Kananda there are many streams that join together inthe Kallaramane Ghat and cascade into a 15m picturesque Sathodifalls. It further joins the backwaters of Kodasalli dam that is builtover the Kali River.

    Locally known as the mini-Niagara, Sathodi Falls, in themidst of a dense forest adds to the stillness of the surroundings

    when it plummets down into a roaring cascade. Best to visit duringthe winters, Sathodi Falls in Karnataka can be ideal touristdestination.

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    Palaruvi Falls

    Distance - Approx 04 kms from Aryankavu and 75 kms from KollamNearest Medical Help - Quilon, Kollam Nearest Human Vegetation -

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    Quilon Kollam Best Time- June to October District - Kerala

    Barkana Falls

    Distance - Approx 80 kms from Tirthahalli and 7 kms from AgumbeNearest Medical Help - Shimoga 80+ kms Nearest Human Vegetation- Tirthahalli - Shimoga Best Time- Early Winter District - South West

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    Karnataka

    Suruli Falls

    Distance - Approx 56 kms from Theni and 10 kms from CumbumNearest Medical Help - Theni, Tamilnadu Nearest Human Vegetation

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    - Cumbum, Tamilnadu Best Time- June to October District - TamilNadu

    Kempty Falls

    Distance - Approx 15 kms from Mussorie and 20 kms from DehradunNearest Medical Help - Dehradun and Mussorie Nearest HumanVegetation - Dehradun - Uttaranchal Best Time- June to OctoberDistrict -Uttaranchal; * Kempty Falls are closed in Monsoons andWinters. These are open during the months of March to July.

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    Dudma Falls

    Distance - Approx 92 kms from Koraput and 10 kms from JeyporeNearest Medical Help - Jeypore Nearest Human Vegetation - Jeypore,

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    Koraput, Andhra Pradesh Best Time- Early Winter District - Orissa

    Chitrakoot Falls

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    Distance - Approx 38 kms from Jagdalpur and 10 kms from CumbumNearest Medical Help - Jagdalpur, Bastar Nearest Human Vegetation- Jagdalpur, Chitrakooot Best Time- July to September District -Bastar, Madhya Pradesh

    Dudhsagar Falls

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    Distance - Approx 30kms from Goa Nearest Medical Help - BhagwanMahavir National Park Nearest Human Vegetation - Molem NationalPark Best Time- July to September District Goa

    Athirappilly Falls

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    Athirappilly Falls is situated in Athirappilly panchayath in Thrissur

    district of Kerala, India.

    Courtallam Waterfall Tirunelveli

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    Kutralam or Courtallam Fall is situated on the Western Ghats inTirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India at a height of about 167

    metres. The Chittar River, the Manimuthar River, the Pachaiyar River

    and the Tambaraparani River develop from this fall. This place is

    known as "Spa of south" and ooty for poor man. It is devoted to Lord

    Siva.

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    This is not only a tourist spot but also a health resort. The water of

    this fall has remedial qualities to cure physical ailments. During the

    season (period June to September in every year) thousands of

    tourists from far and near visit this place. The waters of the falls are

    believed to have medicinal properties as they run through forests ofherbs before their fall. Tourists who visit and bathe in the waters

    claim that the water has a smoothing effect, help the old feel young

    and the sick heal rapidly. This place has a chill and a superb climate

    with sizzling of rain drops over us removes the stresses in our mind.

    The pure wind that starts from pothigai malai (mountain) removes

    the tiredness from our body. Many fruits are also found here like

    ramdan, mangoosten, egg fruit, dorian etc.

    Kiliyur Fall - Eastern Ghats

    Kiliyur Falls is a waterfall in the Servarayan hill range in the Eastern

    Ghats, Tamil nadu, India. The waters spilling over the Yercaud Lake

    fall 300 feet into the Kiliyur Valley. The falls is located in a far away

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    in jungle area and there is no road. Only a sign indicating the walk is

    2.5 km. from the road on a rough path. It is said to be a breathtaking

    sight once the falls is reached.

    Tada falls Chennai

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    Tada falls or Ubbalamdugu Falls is in Tada mandal of Nellore district

    in India. It is situated on the border of Tamil Nadu and Andra

    Pradesh. It is situated around 95 km from Chennai.

    The ideal time to visit Tada is between August - December when thesun is a little less intense. The worst time is March - June - you'd

    probably melt before you make it back Chennai. We went in the first

    week of March, and were very lucky it had been raining the past few

    days. That made the weather very pleasant and the heat was far

    more bearable.

    Duduma Waterfall Koraput

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    The Duduma waterfall has been formed by the Machhakund river inOrissa, India and is 157.5 metres high. Duduma is about 92 km fromKoraput. Machhakund is an important place for pilgrimage, calledMatsya Tirtha. Its water of this fall is used in the production ofelectricity by waterpower.

    Khandadhar Falls Rourkela

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    Khandadhar Falls is 114 km from Rourkela via Bonaigarh, Orissa,

    India and is 244 metres high. It is the highest waterfall in Orissa and

    the 4th highest in India. This waterfall is created by a perennial

    Korapani Nala which flows here throughout the year, in the middle

    of thick jungles.

    Nohkalikai Fall Cherrapunji

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    Nohkalikai Falls is situated in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, India at aheight of 1,100 feets. It is one of the tallest waterfalls in India.

    Kempty Falls Dehradun

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    Kempty fall is located 20 Km from Dehradun and 15 km from

    Mussoorie, Uttaranchal. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in

    Uttaranchal, it opens from March to July and closed during monsoon

    and winters. Kempty fall is set on the hilly terrains and is a major

    attraction for tourists. The water rush down from an altitude of

    4,500 feet and splitting further into five showers, the water falls

    from a height of 40 feet giving the appearance of water jumping and

    playing on the rocks before falling down. This place was developedas a tourist destination by John Mekinan, after 1835. The name

    Kempty is derived from 'Camp-tea', as the Britishers would organise

    their tea parties here.