KBC 14: Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India? 

Barehpani Falls

Nohkalikai Falls 

Kunchikal Falls

Dudhsagar Falls 

Answer: Kunchikal Falls

Located in the Nidagodu village near Mashthikatte in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, Kunchikal Falls is the highest waterfall in India. 

The waterfall has a height of 455 meters up to a cascading form on the rocky boulders and it gives an impressive sight. The Kunchikal waterfalls rank 116th in height in the world and form India’s highest waterfall.

The River Varahi flows down from a greater altitude in a cascading manner over these rocky structures close to the Hulikal Ghati Temple.

A hydroelectric power plant has also been built up under the waterfall that generates high power electricity. The water falls into the reservoir of the Mani dam, which greatly reduces the flow of water.  This waterfall is also a picturesque location and a splendid place to enjoy nature’s delight. 

With the dam, there have been some restrictions in the visits to the waterfall. Special permissions are required before visiting Kunchikal Falls. The area surrounding the waterfall is also very well preserved to maintain the serenity of the area.

The best time to visit the Kunchikal Falls is during the rainy season mainly from July to September. The enormous flow of water that gushes out of the waterfall is indeed a sight to watch for. During the rainy season, the water flow and current are also high. The cascading levels look elegant especially in the rainy seasons.

Kunchikal waterfall is well connected by roadways to major cities like Bangalore, Mysore, and Mangalore. There are also numerous private buses to Kunchikal waterfall from Bangalore. Hulikal is the nearest location from where taxis or any other private vehicles take tourists to the waterfall.

Mangalore airport and Udupi is the nearest airport and railway station from where tourists can take taxis to reach the spot. 

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