Waterfalls in India
India is a country known for its diverse natural beauty, and waterfalls are one of the many wonders it has to offer. India is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, ranging from gentle cascades to thundering torrents. These magnificent waterfalls are located across different states in India, each with its unique charm and beauty.
Static GK is an important part of the General Awareness section of various government and banking exams. Questions related to various geographic features are commonly asked in this section. The topic is highly vast and can get difficult to compile the necessary information.
Highest Waterfall in India – Complete List
We have mentioned below the list of waterfalls in India based on their height. Candidates are often asked questions related to the largest waterfall or regarding the height of a particular waterfall. This list will help candidates in remembering the important waterfalls.
| 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) |
| Vajrai Falls | Satara district, Maharashtra | 260 metres (853 ft) |
| Barkana Falls | Shimoga district, Karnataka | 259 metres (850 ft) |
| Jog Falls | Shimoga district, Karnataka | 253 metres (830 ft) |
| Khandadhar Falls | Kendujhar district & Sundergarh district, Odisha | 244 metres (801 ft) |
| Vantawng Falls | Serchhip district, Mizoram | 229 metres (751 ft) |
| Kune Falls | Pune district, Maharashtra | 200 metres (660 ft) |
| Soochipara Falls, Thoseghar Waterfalls | Wayanad district, Kerala, Satara district Maharashtra | 200 metres (656 feet) |
| Magod Falls | Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka | 198 metres (650 ft) |
| Joranda Falls | Mayurbhanj district, Odisha | 181 metres (594 ft) |
| Hebbe Falls | Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka | 168 metres (551 ft) |
| Duduma Falls | the border of Koraput (Odisha) and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | 157 metres (515 ft) |
| Palani Falls | Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh | 150 metres (490 ft) |
| Lodh Falls | Latehar district, Jharkhand | 143 metres (469 ft) |
| Bahuti Falls | Mauganj, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh | 198 metres (650 ft) |
| Bishop Falls | East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya | 135 metres (443 ft) |
| Chachai Falls | Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh | 130 metres (430 ft) |
| Keoti Falls | Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh | 130 metres (430 ft) |
| Kalhatti Falls | Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka | 122 metres (400 ft) |
| Beadon Falls | East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya | 120 metres (390 ft) |
| Keppa Falls | Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka | 116 metres (381 ft) |
| Koosalli Falls | Udupi, Karnataka | 116 metres (381 ft) |
| Dabbe falls | Shivamogga, Sagar, Karnataka | 110 metres(360 ft) |
| Pandavgad Falls | Thane, Maharashtra | 107 metres (351 ft) |
| Rajat Prapat | Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh | 107 metres (351 ft) |
| Bundla Falls | kaimur district bihar | 100 metres (330 ft) |
| Vantawng Falls | Serchhip district, Mizoram | 230 metres (750 ft) |
| Shivanasamudra Falls | Chamarajanagar District, Karnataka | 98 metres (322 ft) |
| Lower Ghaghri Falls | Latehar district, Jharkhand | 98 metres (322 ft) |
| Hundru Falls | Ranchi district, Jharkhand | 98 metres (322 ft) |
| Sweet Falls | East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya | 96 metres (315 ft) |
| Agaya Gangai | Namakkal, Tamil Nadu | 92 metres (302 ft) |
| Gatha Falls | Panna district, Madhya Pradesh | 91 metres (299 ft) |
| Teerathgarh Falls | Baster district, Chhattisgarh | 91 metres (299 ft) |
| Kiliyur Falls | Yercaud, Tamil Nadu | 91 metres (299 ft) |
| Kudumari Falls | Udupi district, Karnataka | 91 metres (299 ft) |
| Muthyala Maduvu Falls | Bangalore rural district, Karnataka | 91 metres (299 ft) |
| Tirathgarh Falls | Bastar district, Chhattisgarh | 91 metres (299 ft) |
| Langshiang Falls | West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya | 85 metres (279 ft) |
| Talakona falls | Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh | 82 metres (269 ft) |
| Kakolat Falls | Nawada district, Bihar | 50 metres (160 ft) |
| Athirappilly Falls | Thrissur district, Kerala | 25 metres (82 ft) |
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Waterfalls in India- Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. Kunchikal Falls is the largest waterfall in India.
Ans. Jog Falls is in the Shimoga District of the Karnataka.
Ans. Dudhsagar Falls is 310 meters in height.
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