# 8 of the Most Beautiful Waterfalls in India > We rounded up 8 of the most beautiful waterfalls in India, from mountain cascades to jungle streams. Find out where to seek the country's true natural wonders. - URL: https://langandtrip.com.ua/en/article/8-naykrasyvishykh-vodospadiv-indiyi/ - Language: en - Published: 2023-08-25 - Categories: Travel, Hiking, Nature, India, Relaxation --- From towering mountains to deserts, jungles, and beaches, India is home to more than its fair share of natural wonders. Among them is a seemingly endless collection of waterfalls, each with a personality all its own. From thundering cascades and mile-long streams to steep chutes, India's waterfalls are in a league of their own. Moving from north to south, here are eight of the most beautiful, wherever your travels take you: ## Nohkalikai Falls ![Nohkalikai Falls plunging into a jade-green pool in Meghalaya](/storage/image/prev/India-1-Nohkalikai-1024x768.jpg) Where: Meghalaya Tucked into eastern India between Bhutan and Bangladesh, Nohkalikai (also known as Ka Likai Falls) is the tallest waterfall in the country, towering at 1,110 feet according to the World Waterfall Database. It is a single, uninterrupted stream that seems to pour straight from the mouth of the jungle, as if tumbling out of a gutter. The story behind the name is not so cheerful. As the sad tale goes, a woman named Ka Likai threw herself into the falls after her husband killed her daughter from a previous marriage and then fed her the remains. When she found her daughter's fingers in the food, Likai leapt from the cliff into the churning depths below. While you can hike down to the falls and dip into the jade-green pool, most travelers stick to the cement stairs and paths leading to the viewing platforms. When to visit? Although Nohkalikai appears to roar all year long, it is at its most powerful during the rainy season, from May to September. Keep in mind that monsoon season in Meghalaya is no joke. The region has been named the wettest place on earth by Guinness World Records. ## Nohsngithiang Falls ![Nohsngithiang, the Seven Sisters Falls, splitting into separate streams down a limestone cliff](/storage/image/prev/India-2-Nohsngithiang-1024x768.jpg) Where: Meghalaya Another stunner in Meghalaya is Nohsngithiang (also known as Seven Sisters Falls), a somewhat unconventional take on the waterfall. Surrounded by green hills, the river splits into seven separate streams (hence the nickname) that plunge 1,033 feet down a sheer limestone cliff. And you have to time it right. To see the falls in all their glory, it is best to come during monsoon season, when the entire curtain fills with water. As if welcoming visitors, the falls often put on a rainbow that you can spot in the mist. ## Chitrakote Falls ![The wide, horseshoe-shaped Chitrakote Falls in Chhattisgarh](/storage/image/prev/India-3-Chitrakot-1024x675.jpg) Where: Chhattisgarh Stretching 980 feet across at its widest, Chitrakote is considered the broadest waterfall in India and, as you might imagine, it makes for quite a spectacle. The horseshoe-shaped falls, with geometric forms on every side, reach full volume during monsoon season. From roughly July to September, water races through the rocks at a furious pace. Thanks to its width and shape, the spot has earned the nickname "the little Niagara Falls." Regarded as a spiritual site, the area also draws pilgrims who pay their respects to Hindu deities such as Lord Rama and Lord Shiva, or take part in one of the many religious festivals held here. ## Jog Falls ![Jog Falls dropping in four separate streams through green landscape in Karnataka](/storage/image/prev/India-4-Jog-1024x682.jpg) Where: Karnataka Near India's west coast, in the state of Karnataka, sits the country's second-tallest waterfall, Jog, which drops from a height of about 830 feet. It is not one waterfall but four: Raja, Rani, Roarer, and Rocket, which together form Jog. While the ribbons of white water will stay with you, the lush green scenery completes a wild and wonderful picture. The best time to see the falls is during monsoon season, when the drama ramps up. Travelers can climb down a rocky trail to a viewing platform, where you can take a swim in the river. ## Dudhsagar Falls ![Dudhsagar Falls cascading in several tiers down a mossy mountainside on the Goa border](/storage/image/prev/India-5-Dudhsagar-1024x577.jpg) Where: Goa When it comes to dramatic scenery, it is hard to compete with Dudhsagar Falls. Located in Goa, on the border with Karnataka in western India, this epic waterfall (the name means "sea of milk") reaches 1,017 feet tall and 100 feet wide. Like fingers spread across a green mountainside, the cascade breaks into several streams that surge over multiple tiers of mossy rock before rejoining in a misty cauldron. The hazy falls are framed by the canopies of the Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary and Mollem National Park (famous for its biodiversity). The site is known for being poorly served, but many agree that the effort is well worth it. Travelers can reach the falls with a hike of about five hours or by hiring a shared jeep, which rides over wet, rocky terrain for around 45 minutes. When the jeep can go no farther, you will walk about a kilometer on foot until the view of the magnificent waterfall opens up. There is also a beautiful natural pool here where you can cool off before heading back. ## Talakona Falls ![Talakona Falls dropping through mossy green rock in a forested setting in Andhra Pradesh](/storage/image/prev/India-6-Talakona-1024x576.jpg) Where: Andhra Pradesh If the 270-foot Talakona cascade is short on height, it makes up for it in beauty. Set within Sri Venkateswara National Park in Chittoor, in southeastern India, the falls spill from tiers of mossy green rock in a quiet, wooded setting, as if lifted straight from a fairy tale. The walk to the falls is especially pleasant thanks to a well-kept trail that winds for about 2 kilometers through incredibly lush scenery. You will hear the falls rumbling before you catch sight of them through the trees. To the sides of the main falls, nimble trickles carve their way down the sculpted rock faces, and thrill-seekers can brave an ice-cold shower, so thin and luminous it almost looks like a spider's web. ## Hogenakkal Falls ![The Kaveri River tumbling over rocky ledges at Hogenakkal Falls in Tamil Nadu](/storage/image/prev/India-7-Hogenakkal-1024x768.jpg) Where: Tamil Nadu Hogenakkal Falls (Kannada for "smoke" and "rocks") lies in the wilderness south of Bangalore in southern India. The breathtaking falls draw their momentum from the Kaveri River, which winds through the rocky landscape before dropping off a rugged cliff in 14 separate spills, ranging in height from 15 to 66 feet. Although the falls cannot be reached on foot, travelers can bathe in the pools or take a leisurely ride on a round bamboo boat, a craft that offers a front-row seat to the thundering show. The boats glide between magnificent ancient rock formations and slip into the heart of the falls. In fact, with your permission, the boatman will steer right under the water. And yes, you will get soaked, so plan accordingly. If you pay a little extra, the boatmen will happily give you some extra time to drift across the water or relax on the sandy riverbanks. ## Athirappilly Falls ![The wide Athirappilly Falls, known as the Niagara of India, in Kerala](/storage/image/prev/India-8-Athirappilly-1024x503.jpg) Where: Kerala In the south of Kerala lies the mighty Athirappilly Falls, 80 feet tall and nearly 330 feet wide. It is fed by the Chalakudy River and gains particular force from the region's heavy rainfall. Its panoramic drop, green surroundings, and fierce roar have earned it the nickname "the Niagara of India," not to mention the fact that over the years it has appeared in many Bollywood films. It really does look like an iconic waterfall, and there is plenty of wildlife here too. On a safari through the surrounding Vazhachal forest, travelers may spot Asian elephants, tigers, leopards, macaques, and a long list of beautiful birds. If time allows, many travelers love to plunge into the crystal-clear water in the pools at the top of the falls, or hop in a rickshaw to see Vazhachal Falls spilling through the jungle undergrowth just a few kilometers away.