A unique feature of the Indian subcontinent is the monsoon. Monsoon gives a lot to India, some of them are bliss, great natural scenery, rivers are in full spate, mountains wake up after a long sleep and monsoon adorns entire valleys with sparkling waterfalls, spectacular lakes, lush green trees and beautiful flowers. Most of the highest waterfalls are found in the mountainous region of North East India. Read on to know about the top 10 highest waterfalls in India.
Highest Waterfalls in India
A waterfall is a steep slope of river water. It is formed in the upper part of a river with steep hills. Due to their landscape position, many waterfalls are on bedrock fed by very little contributing area, so they are ephemeral and occur only during rains. Here, we are giving the ‘Top 10 Highest Waterfalls in India’ for general awareness.
Top 10 Highest Waterfalls in India
| Rank | Waterfall | Height (Meters) | Height (Feet) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kunchikal Falls | 455 | 1,493 | Shimoga District, Karnataka |
| 2 | Barehipani Falls | 399 | 1,309 | Mayurbhanj District, Odisha |
| 3 | Nohkalikai Falls | 340 | 1,115 | East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya |
| 4 | Nohsngithiang Falls | 315 | 1,033 | East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya |
| 5 | Dudhsagar Falls | 310 | 1,020 | Goa |
| 6 | Kynrem Falls | 305 | 1,001 | East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya |
| 7 | Meenmutty Falls | 300 | 980 | Wayanad District, Kerala |
| 8 | Thalaiyar Falls | 297 | 974 | Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | Barkana Falls | 259 | 850 | Shimoga District, Karnataka |
| 10 | Jog Falls | 253 | 830 | Shimoga District, Karnataka |
