10. Jog Falls
Also recognized as the Gersoppa Falls, Joga Falls or Jogada Gundi this beautiful waterfall is situated near Shimoga district’s Sagara talukin the state of Karnataka. It is known as segmented waterfall which is reliant on rainy season, and then converts to a plunge waterfall. This is one of the major tourist attraction sites of India. It is formed by Sharavathi River falling 253 meters making Jog Falls the second-highest plunge waterfall of India.

9. Barkana Falls
Another beautiful waterfall near Shimoga district’s Agumbe. It is the 9th highest waterfall of India. But it only operational in rainy season. It is a beautiful picturesque site wherein dropping from 500 feet this place is also enclosed by dense forest of Western Ghats. Total height of this waterfall is 259 meters and is formed by the watercourse of the Seetha River.

8. Thalaiyar Falls
It is also called as Rat Tail Falls and is situated in the Palani Hills of Dindigul District in Tamil Nadu State of Southern India. It is 297 meters tall and is the highest water cascade of Tamil Nadu. The eighth highest waterfall of India and is ranked at 267th in the highest waterfalls of the world.

7. Meenmutty Falls
Meenmutty is a blend of two Malayalam words Meen meaning fish and Mutty meaning blocked. These awesomely beautiful falls are located approximately 30 kilometers from Kalpetta in the Wayanad District of Kerala. This is also very dangerous as it is very active in rainy season and a number of people have also drowned and met with fatal accidents. At a height of 300 meters, this waterfall is falling in the category of 3 tiered waterfalls.

6. Kynrem Falls
Situated 12 kilometers away from Cherrapunji in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district in the Thangkharang Park is one of the highest waterfalls of India. Falling from 305 meters, this place is a home to exotic species of flora and fauna.Water drops in a sequence of distinct falls or steps and falls in the category of 3 tiered waterfalls. Heavy mist, fog and dense forests are encircling these beautiful falls the year around. It is a must see place in North Eastern part of India.

5. Dudhsagar Falls
Height of this amazing and tallest waterfall of India is 320 meters and its water source is the river Mandovi. It is a four tiered waterfall situated on the border of Karnataka and Goa. It is enclosed by the dense deciduous vegetation with a gorgeous lavish biodiversity. Usually formed during the monsoon and rains, these waterfalls form a gigantic force of water. Also do not forget the Dudhsagar trek where you can explore the flora and fauna of this amazing water fall.

4. Nohsngithiang Falls
Very popularly known as Seven Sisters Waterfalls or Mawsmai Falls is a segmented waterfall located in the East Khasi Hills District’s Mawsmai Village in the Indian State Meghalaya. The water cascades from the height of 315 meters making it the 4th tallest and highest waterfall of India. The average breadth of this waterfall is 70 meters. The water plunges generally during the rainy season and when it emerges in the sunlight it creates a rainbow kind of prismatic appearance making the atmosphere look refreshingly amazing.

3. Nohkalikai Falls
The tallest plunge waterfall in India at the height of 340 meters,making it one of the 10 highest waterfalls of India. The waterfall is situated near Cherrapunji, which is one of the wettest spots on Earth. Nohkalikai Falls originate from the rainwater which is collected on the summit of moderately small plateau and reduces in force during the winter and dry season of December to February. You would find an unusually green colored water pool beneath the falls. The meaning of the name of this falls is “Jump of Ka Likai”.

2. Barehipani Falls
The two tiered waterfall in Odisha state of India situated in the Mayurbhanj’s Simlipal National Park. It is the second highest waterfall of India at a height of 399 meters. It is also surrounded by beautiful jungles and forest areas.

1. Kunchikal Falls
Standing at a height of 455 meters is the Kunchikal Falls of Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is situated in Nidagodu which is near Hulikal. The highest waterfall of India is the second highest in the Asia. This waterfall originates from the Varahi River. Best time to visit this place is during the monsoon season as these falls look elegant and really lavish during this time. This is accessible as well for the tourists. Though there is a restriction to visit in the waterfall as there is a hydroelectric power station build up with the Mani Dam.

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