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It is one of the most spectacular sights to behold the gush<strong>in</strong>g stream of waterfall, fall<strong>in</strong>g from an amaz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
height and pass<strong>in</strong>g through the green valleys. These <strong>waterfalls</strong> roar<strong>in</strong>g and runn<strong>in</strong>g through <strong>in</strong>numerable<br />
dots of rocks is a rare gift of nature. The lovel<strong>in</strong>ess of these scenic cascades is heightened even more with<br />
the perfect backdrop of green forest and verdant foliage.<br />
<strong>India</strong>, which is blessed with extreme natural beauty, is home to many beautiful <strong>waterfalls</strong>. Here, we are<br />
tell<strong>in</strong>g you about top ten most breathtak<strong>in</strong>gly <strong>waterfalls</strong> of the country.<br />
Athirappily Waterfall – Kerela<br />
Apart from prist<strong>in</strong>e backwaters, God’s Own Country – Kerala is gifted with many cascad<strong>in</strong>g <strong>waterfalls</strong>.<br />
Athirappily Fall located <strong>in</strong> Thrissur district, is one such beauty which can be best beheld dur<strong>in</strong>g monsoon<br />
season, when it is <strong>in</strong> full flow. Located on Chalakudy River, this 80 ft. waterfall is placed near the Vazhachal<br />
Forest, which has rich flora and fauna. This largest waterfall of Kerala has earned the nickname of ‘Niagara<br />
of <strong>India</strong>’ and is an important tourist dest<strong>in</strong>ation of the state.<br />
Location – 30 kms from Chalakudy village, 70 kms from Coch<strong>in</strong> City.<br />
Jog Falls – Karnataka<br />
Jog Falls, the second highest plunge waterfall of <strong>India</strong>, is located on the Sagara and Uttar Kannada border.<br />
This arrest<strong>in</strong>g waterfall, tumbl<strong>in</strong>g down from 830 ft. <strong>in</strong> lush green thickets, is one of the bewitch<strong>in</strong>g scenes<br />
to watch. Visit the place <strong>in</strong> monsoon and watch the torrential flow of water through the rocky cliffs.<br />
Location – Shimoga, 30 kms away from nearest town Sagar and 378 kms from Bangalore<br />
Doodhsagar Fall – Goa<br />
Apart from exotic beaches, Goa is well known for Doodhsagar Falls, one of the highest <strong>waterfalls</strong> of the<br />
country. The full glamour of this milky white stream of water can be best seen dur<strong>in</strong>g monsoon. This 1020 ft.<br />
high waterfall is set amidst the verdant valley carpeted with tropical forest. It is one of the popular weekend<br />
gateways and honeymoon dest<strong>in</strong>ations of Goa for the dwellers of nearby states.<br />
Location – 60 kms from Panji, 60 kms north of Belagaum and 46 kms from Madgaon<br />
Nohkalikai Falls – Meghalaya<br />
Located near Cherrapunji, the wettest place on Earth, Nohkalikai Falls is the third highest waterfall of the<br />
country. The best th<strong>in</strong>g about this fall is that it can be visited anytime of the year as due to plenty of ra<strong>in</strong>fall<br />
round the year, the fall rema<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> its full-bloomed beauty.<br />
Location – 7 kms from Cherrapunji and 150 kms away from Guwahati<br />
Bhimlat Falls – Rajasthan<br />
Placed <strong>in</strong> Bundi village, Rajasthan, Bhimlat stands contrary to the warm desert image of the state. One of<br />
the hidden and less explored places of Rajasthan, Bhimlat displays its charm <strong>in</strong> a full-fledged manner dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
monsoon. But apart from the ra<strong>in</strong>y season, the fall is a great relief <strong>in</strong> the arid land of Rajasthan.<br />
Location – 35 kms from Bundi, on the Chittor road<br />
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Kune Falls – Maharashtra<br />
The Lonavala and Khandala regions of Maharashtra are gifted with several magnificent <strong>waterfalls</strong>. The three<br />
tiered, Kune falls, spill<strong>in</strong>g from 200 meters height is one such waterfall which is famous for its awe-<strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g<br />
beauty. The pure white stream of water gracefully roll<strong>in</strong>g through deep green valley is one of the amaz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
marvels of nature. Visit this popular tourist spot <strong>in</strong> Khandala, dur<strong>in</strong>g ra<strong>in</strong>y season.<br />
Location – 10 kms from Lonavala, 81 kms from Pune<br />
Elephant Falls – Meghalaya<br />
Set amidst the fern covered rocks, Elephant Falls is one more natural treasure of Meghalaya. Situated 12 kms<br />
away, on the outskirts of Shillong, this fall shows its prist<strong>in</strong>e beauty <strong>in</strong> three section of sequential flow. The<br />
fall got its unique name, when Britishers named it after a rock near the fall resembl<strong>in</strong>g elephant.<br />
Location – 12 kms from Shillong and 106 kms from Guwahati<br />
Iruppu Falls – Karnataka<br />
Possessed with extreme natural beauty, Coorg is one of the most romantic dest<strong>in</strong>ations of <strong>India</strong>. Iruppu Falls<br />
is one of the high spots of this prist<strong>in</strong>e place which is known for its captivat<strong>in</strong>g beauty. Also known as<br />
Lakshaman Tirtha Falls, it is situated <strong>in</strong> Kodagy district, near famous Rameshwara Temple.<br />
Location – South Karnataka, 50 kms from Nagarahole National Park, 300 Kms from Bangalore, 120 kms from<br />
Mysore<br />
Dhuandhar Falls – Madhya Pradesh<br />
Located on the Narmada River, Dhuandhar Falls have its place <strong>in</strong> the central part of <strong>India</strong>, Madhya Pradesh.<br />
Fall<strong>in</strong>g from 98 ft. high rocky cliffs, the tumbl<strong>in</strong>g and mighty stream of the fall, is one of the stunn<strong>in</strong>g sights<br />
to watch. L<strong>in</strong>ed with evergreen vegetation, the beautiful spot has also the facility of cable car.<br />
Location – Bhedaghat, 30 kms away from Jabalpur<br />
Nuranang Falls – Arunachal Pradesh<br />
Ly<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the Tawang district, Nuranang Falls is one of the most spectacular and less explored spots of the<br />
country. Surrounded by the panoramic views of Tawang, the waterfall is not just a tourist attraction but it<br />
also serves as the source of electricity for the <strong>in</strong>habitants of Arunachal Pradesh.<br />
Location – 5-6 km from Jang village, 20- 30 km from Tawang<br />
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