Karnataka is famous for its waterfalls. Jog falls in Shimoga district is the highest cascading waterfall in India and is one of the highest in Asia. Shimoga district itsef is known for the other highest waterfalls like the Kunchikal falls.

Artistic view of Jog FallsOther well known waterfalls are Varapoha Falls, Magod falls, Lalgulli falls, Sathodi falls, Unchalli falls, Lushington falls, Shivaganga falls, Ulavi falls, Irupu falls, Sivasamudram Falls,  Balmuri falls, Gokak falls, Abbe falls, Achakanya Falls, Chunchanakatte Falls, Hebbe falls, Kallathigiri falls, Vajrapoha falls, Sogal falls, Godchinamalaki falls etc.

Besides, in destinations across the Western Ghats, you can find smaller and lesser known falls.

In fact, the waterfalls of Karnataka and Kudremukh National Park are listed as important places and one among the 1001 natural wonders of the world!

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Find below a growing list of Karnataka's magnificent waterfalls:

• Pearl Valley - Muthyala Maduvu Waterfalls in Anekal, just outside Bengalooru

• Jog Falls and other waterfalls in Shimoga
• Irpu Falls in Coorg
• Abbey Falls in Coorg
• Balmuri Falls near Mysore
• Magod Falls near Karwar
• Shivanasamudram Waterfalls in Mandya district

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