Karnataka is home to many water falls. If you visit these in the right season it is a great experience. These water falls are a great sight for any nature lover.
- Abbey Falls, Coorg
- Achakanya Falls, Shimoga
- Alekhan Falls, Chikmagalur
- Apsarakonda Falls, Honnavar
- Arasinagundi Falls, Kollur
- Balmuri Falls, Mysore
- Bandaaje Arbi Falls, Chikmagalur
- Barachukki & Gaganachukki Falls, Shivanasamudra, Mandya
- Barkana Falls, Shimoga
- Benne Hole Falls, Karwar
- Burude Falls, Karwar
- Cauvery / Shivasamudram Waterfalls, Mysore
- Chunchanakatte Falls, Mysore
- Dabbe Falls, Shimoga
- Dondole falls, Mangalore
- Godachinamalki Falls, Belgaum
- Gokak Falls, Belgaum
- Hebbe Falls, Kemmanagundi
- Hidlumane Falls, Shimoga
- Honnamma Falls, Kemmanagundi
- Honnemaradu Falls, Shimoga
- Iruppu falls, Mysore
- Jaramadagu Falls, Chikkaballapur
- Jog Falls, Shimoga
- Jomlu Theertha Falls, Udupi
- Kalhatta Giri Falls, Kemmanagundi
- Kadambi Falls, Kudremukh
- Koodlu Theertha Falls, Agumbe
- Kudumari Falls, Udupi
- Kunchikal Falls, Shimoga
- Lalguli Falls, Karwar
- Magod Falls, Karwar
- Mallalli Falls, Coorg
- Muthyala Madu, Bangalore
- Nisargadhama Falls, Coorg
- Sathodi Falls, Haveri
- Shanti Falls, Chikmagalur
- Shiv Gange Falls, Shimoga
- Sirimane Falls, Chikmagalur
- Sural Falls, Belgaum
- Unchalli Falls, Shimoga
- Viboothi Falls, Karwar
- Watta Halla Falls, Karwar
Travel tips for trekking at Waterfalls
| Dos | Don’ts | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Go for forest friendly coloured clothes like green/browns | Litter | Don’t jump into water pool as there could be boulders beneath |
| Flat, comfortable walking shoes | Tease animals | Before plunging into stream for swimming seek locals’ advice |
| Camera preferably with a tele photo lens | Talk loudly/make noise | Carry a bottle of kerosene to smear over the shoes to avoid leeches |
| Torch, sunglasses and hat | Get off the vehicle unless asked | Do not step on bounlders covered with algae as they might slip |
| Essential Medicines | Use strong perfumes | Stay away from alcohol and liquor |
| Binoculars | Pick up anything as Souvenir | Do not go too close to the falls, as the water pressure could gush you out |
| Light jacket for winter | Touch insects/birds nest | |
| Listen to sounds of nature | Wear bright coloured clothes | |
| Observe/obey safety rules during safaries, coracles/boat rides and rafting | Play music | |
| Always be alert | Disturb the tranquivility of the place | |
| Feed animals |
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