June 16, 2023
By Asiwirbaad Das
When the monsoons arrive, so do waterfalls! India is a treasure trove of simply amazing waterfalls, which grow in stature during the monsoon season. Here’s a look at eight of the most beautiful ones that you and your family can visit and enjoy.
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The Athirapally Waterfalls in the Thrissur district of Kerala stand proud and tall at 81.5 feet. The Chalakudy River it converges into is a biodiversity hotspot, offering home to more than 85 species of freshwater fish. One can also view the Sholayar hills and the Western Ghats from here.
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Located on the Goa–Karnataka border, this 1017-feet-high and 100-feet-wide waterfall is a tremendous force of nature. It owes its name to its unique appearance, which resembles milk pouring out of the mountains before transforming into gushing cascades!
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Jog Falls, located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, is a nature lover’s delight. The water here falls from a height of 830 feet, making it India’s second-highest plunge waterfall. It is also surrounded by lush evergreen forests, and the river Sharavati serenades through it.
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Plunging from a height of 1115 feet amidst evergreen rainforests, Nohkalikai Falls in Cherrapunji is one of the finest examples of nature’s splendour. It also has the honour of being India’s highest and the world’s fourth-highest plunge waterfall.
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Escalating the natural beauty of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh is the majestic Bhagsu Falls, situated about 7000 feet above sea level. The Bhagsunag temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, is also located in close proximity and adds spiritual depth to the falls.
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Hogenakkal Falls is a scintillating waterfall located on the river Kaveri in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. It gets its name from Hogenakkal, which means 'smoking rocks', owing to the unique rock arrangement that exists around it.
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Often called the ‘Niagara Falls of India’ due to its horseshoe shape, the Chitrakoot Falls adds charm to the majestic Vindhya ranges. This 985-feet-wide spectacle on the river Indravati can be witnessed in Jagdalpur, Chattisgarh.
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This unique waterfall gets its name from the words ‘camp’ and ‘tea’ because of the grand tea parties that happened there historically! It is nestled at 4500 feet above sea level on the picturesque Mussourie–Dehradun highway.
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