When we talk about beauty, nature never fails to surprise us. Waterfalls are nature’s best example of heavenly sights. Dancing, thrashing, Cascading down, there’s something naturally exciting about witnessing waterfall and indeed India is blessed with lots of them. So here are the 10 best and stunning waterfalls in India that will take your breath away.
1. Jog waterfalls, Karnataka
Jog Falls of Karnataka is India's second-highest waterfall with an 830 feet long drop. This waterfall is created by the river Sharavati flowing through the western ghats which are located on the Uttara Kannada and Sagara border you can access the steps made by the tourism department at the bottom of the hill to get a clearer and a beautiful view of the jog falls. The dense green cover, the natural habitat of the region and the white thick smoke-like water enhances the beauty of this waterfall
Beat time to visit; JULY TO SEPTEMBER
2. Kempty waterfalls, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
Kempty falls is a picturesque 40 feet high waterfall which is located in the queen of hills, Mussoorie. This hill station is situated way above sea level. Kempty falls is actually one among five different falls which developed by splitting off a stream by the rocks but none of the waterfall is beautiful than kempty waterfall. You can also take a bath in the pool in the footstep of the falls while enjoying its beauty and moreover the panoramic view of the surrounding places will definitely leave you in awe.
Best time to visit: JUNE TO OCTOBER
3. Hogennakkal waterfalls, Tamilnadu
Hogennakkal falls is the most beautiful waterfall of Tamil Nadu. This amazing series of waterfalls located on the famous Kaveri River in the Dharmapuri district is a sight to watch. The waterfalls in a circle and finally hits the small pool in the middle that is surrounded by some of the oldest carbonite rocks. this waterfall is a major tourist attraction in the state and immensely famed for boat rides and medicinal baths and yes, you cannot go there by road. You will have to take bamboo boats which are called coracles to reach the falls which only adds thrill to the experience.
Best time to visit – OCTOBER TO FEBRUARY
4. The Elephant waterfalls, Shillong
The Elephant falls is one of the best and busiest spots in Shillong. These falls are named after the elephant-shaped rock near them. The Elephant falls are divided into three phases and all these phases can be seen from three different vantage points. The first part is comparatively broader and is tucked between dense trees. The second part gets narrower and finally, the last one is the tallest of all and worth seeing. This serene location is a paradise for tourists here.
Best time to visit- JULY TO SEPTEMBER
5. Shivanasamudra waterfalls, Karnataka
Situated on the Kaveri river, Shivanasamundra is one of the best waterfalls in India which is also among popular one-day trips from Bangalore. The island of Shivanasamudra divides the Kaveri River into two parts that form twin waterfalls, Gaganachukki and Barachukki. It’s a segmented waterfall, which means the water flows on multiple sides here which is definitely a visual treat for all the visitors. With this, there are a group of ancient temples too near this waterfall where you can visit.
Best time to visit- JULY TO OCTOBER
6. Chitrakoot waterfalls, Chhattisgarh
It is located in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. This waterfall is a spectacular natural beauty. It falls from a height of 95 feet and is almost as wide as 985 feet which, makes it the widest waterfall in India And therefore it is called Niagra falls of India. It falls in Odisha, then enters Andhrpradesh and finally merges with the Godavari river. This waterfall looks so dreamy that you won’t take your eyes off it. And also on the left bank of the fall, a very famous Hindu shrine of Lord Shiva is located.
Best time to visit- JULY TO SEPTEMBER
7. Athirappilly waterfalls, Kerala
Athirappilly is the largest and most stunning waterfall of God’s own country, Kerala. This breathtakingly beautiful fall is located on the Chalakudy river in the district of Kerala. This 80-ft high waterfall has a width of 330 feet and the view of majestic Athirappilly falls in the scenic background of dense, green rainforest is something you can’t miss.
Best time to visit- SEPTEMBER TO JANUARY
8. Dhuandhaar waterfalls, Madhya Pradesh
Dhuandhaar falls is a scenic waterfall on the holy Narmada river in the Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. Dhuandhaar falls is also known as the ‘smoke cascade’ because the waters of Dhuandhaar falls create mist while falling down and it will definitely be a great treat for your eyes. Apart from this fall, tourists come here for one more reason just to see the huge marble rocks in the entire area. And to enjoy the Waterfall in its entirety, you should either take a boat ride or ride Dhuandhaar Ropeway.
Best time to visit- MID- NOVEMBER TO MID –MARCH.
9. Dudhsagar waterfalls, Goa
This waterfall is located on the borders of Goa and Karnataka. It flows from a height of roughly 1020 feet making it the 6th highest waterfalls in the country. This Konkani name ‘Dudhsagar’ means an ocean of milk and as the name suggests. It gives you an illusion of milk falling from a goblet. You can view the base of the Dudh Sagar falls via train, via train, by a jeep or if you’re feeling adventurous enough, by a trek also. So when you are in Goa there’s no way you should miss these gorgeous attractions.
Best time to visit- SEPTEMBER TO MAY
10. Nohkalikai waterfalls, Meghalaya
The last and the best one is the Nohkalikai waterfalls of Meghalaya. It’s the fourth-highest in the world and the tallest in India which drop from a height of 1100 feet in the wettest place on Earth called ‘Cherrapunji’. it is falling on the green slopes, this heavenly beautiful waterfall will surely give you the best vibes. There are many different viewpoints and staircases around the cliff from where you can take a view of these falls. And it’s said that throughout the winter, the waters of this pool display brilliant blue colour while it turns into green in the following summer season.
Best time to visit- OCTOBER TO DECEMBER
Well, we have given you the complete list now. So post pandemic, visit these spectacular waterfalls in India to feel their refreshing spray of droplets and even take a dip in the cool waters with your friends and families.
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