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Top 5 tallest waterfalls of India to visit in 2025

Published on: August 18, 2025 15:01 IST
Kunchikal Waterfalls, Karnataka: This is the tallest waterfall in India located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It has a height of 455 m or 1,493 ft. Formed by the Varahi River, it comes down rugged rocks amidst dense forests. The waterfall holds hydroelectric importance and the Varahi Hydroelectric Project has been developed around it.
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Kunchikal Waterfalls, Karnataka: This is the tallest waterfall in India located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It has a height of 455 m or 1,493 ft. Formed by the Varahi River, it comes down rugged rocks amidst dense forests. The waterfall holds hydroelectric importance and the Varahi Hydroelectric Project has been developed around it.
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Barehipani Falls, Odisha: Located in the Simlipal National Park of Odisha, Barehipani is the second-highest waterfall in India. It has a height of 399 m or 1,309 ft. It is a two-tiered waterfall fed by the Budhabalanga River. The surrounding reserve forest is home to tigers, elephants and rich biodiversity, making the falls not only scenic but also an eco-tourism hotspot.
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Nohkalikai Falls, Meghalaya: This waterfall plunges dramatically from the cliffs near Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth. It has a height of 340 m or 1,115 ft. Nohkalikai is India’s tallest plunge waterfall. Rainwater-fed, it forms a turquoise pool at the bottom. The misty surroundings make it a must-visit.
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Nohsngithiang Falls, Meghalaya (Seven Sisters Falls): This magnificent segmented waterfall, also near Cherrapunji, earns its name from its seven parallel streams. It has a height of 315 m or 1,033 ft. It is seasonal and gushes in full glory during monsoon and dries up during winter. This place is considered to be Meghalaya’s charm.
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Dudhsagar Falls, Goa: The word “Dudhsagar” translates to “Sea of Milk”. It is India’s most iconic waterfall and has a height of 310 m or 1,020 ft. This waterfall cascades from the Mandovi River on the Goa-Karnataka border. Its white frothy appearance resembles milk pouring down. The falls are also famous for the railway bridge that runs across its backdrop.