Question

Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India?

  1. 1. Jog Fall
  2. 2. Kunchikal Fall
  3. 3. Rakim Kund Fall
  4. 4. Kevti Fall

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: Kunchikal Fall

Detailed Solution

The correct answer is Kunchikal Falls. Kunchikal Falls is the Highest and Largest Waterfall in India and the second tallest in Asia, standing at an impressive height of 1,493 feet. Located near Agumbe in Shimoga district, Karnataka, the falls are nestled in one of the rainiest areas of India, Agumbe Valley.

List of Waterfalls in India 2026

India is renowned for its waterfalls, each possessing its own unique beauty and charm. The following List of Waterfalls in India 2026, offering a brief into the stunning waterfalls that can be found across the nation.

List of Waterfalls in India 2026

Waterfalls in India

Location

Height Metre/ Feet

Kunchikal Falls

Shimoga district, Karnataka

455 metres (1,493 ft)

Barehipani Falls

Mayurbhanj district, Odisha

399 metres (1,309 ft)

Nohkalikai Falls

East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya

340m (1115 feet)

Nohsngithiang Falls or Mawsmai Falls

East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya

315 metres (1,033 ft)

Dudhsagar Falls

Karnataka and Goa

310 m(1017 feet)

Kynrem Falls

East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya

305 metres (1,001 ft)

Meenmutty Falls

Wayanad district, Kerala

300 metres (984 feet)

Thalaiyar Falls

Batlagundu, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu

297 metres (974 ft)

Barkana Falls

Shimoga district, Karnataka

259 metres (850 ft)

Jog Falls

Shimoga district, Karnataka

253 meters (830ft)

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