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List of Waterfalls in India: Check the List of 10 Highest Waterfalls

India is home to stunning waterfalls ranging from the towering Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka to the picturesque cascades of Meghalaya and Kerala. These waterfalls vary in type—plunge, tiered, segmented—and offer breathtaking views, biodiversity, and tourism opportunities, making them natural treasures of both ecological and cultural importance.

Jun 16, 2025, 17:47 IST

List of Waterfalls in India

India's numerous states and regions are home to a wide variety of waterfalls. These waterfalls, which appeal to adventurers, nature lovers, and tourists alike, differ in height, type, and scenic beauty.

The highest and most well-known waterfalls in India are included in this comprehensive and educational list, which is arranged according to height and location.

India's Highest Waterfalls

The tallest waterfalls in India, many of which are plunge-style or tiered, are ranked mainly by height. With a height of 455 meters, the Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka are the tallest waterfall in India. A list of some of the tallest waterfalls can be found below:

Rank	Waterfall	Height (meters)	Location	Type/Remarks	Number of Drops
1	Kunchikal Waterfalls	455	Shivamogga district, Karnataka	Tallest tiered waterfall	4
2	Barehipani Falls	399	Mayurbhanj district, Odisha	Tiered	2
3	Nohkalikai Falls	340	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	Plunge waterfall	Single
4	Nohsngithiang Falls (Mawsmai Falls)	315	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	Segmented waterfall	Single
5	Dudhsagar Falls	310	South Goa District, Goa	Tiered waterfall	4
6	Kynrem Falls	305	East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya	Tiered waterfall	3
7	Meenmutty Falls	300	Wayanad district, Kerala	Tiered waterfall	3
8	Thalaiyar Falls	297	Theni district, Tamil Nadu	Horsetail waterfall	Single
9	Hogenakkal Falls	259	Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu	Tiered waterfall	-
10	Jog Falls	253	Shivamogga district, Karnataka	Plunge, segmented	Single

These waterfalls are among the most spectacular in India, offering breathtaking views and often surrounded by rich biodiversity and lush greenery.

Other Notable Waterfalls in India

Apart from the highest waterfalls, India boasts many other famous and scenic waterfalls that are popular tourist destinations:

Athirappilly Falls, Kerala: Known as the "Niagara of India," this segmented waterfall is 25 meters high and is a major attraction in Thrissur district.
Dhuandhar Falls, Madhya Pradesh: Located in Jabalpur district, it is famous for its roaring cascade and misty surroundings.
Chitrakoot Falls, Chhattisgarh: Often called the "Niagara of India," it is a wide waterfall on the Indravati River.
Rajrappa Falls, Jharkhand: A sacred waterfall where the river meets rocky terrain.
Hundru Falls, Jharkhand: A segmented waterfall near Ranchi, known as the "City of Waterfalls".
Magod Falls, Karnataka: A tiered waterfall located in Uttara Kannada district.
Bahuti Falls, Madhya Pradesh: The highest waterfall in Madhya Pradesh, located in Rewa district.

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Waterfalls by Region

Karnataka: Home to Kunchikal Falls, Jog Falls, Magod Falls, and others.
Meghalaya: Known for Nohkalikai Falls, Kynrem Falls, and Nohsngithiang Falls.
Odisha: Barehipani Falls, Joranda Falls, and Khandadhar Falls.
Kerala: Meenmutty Falls, Athirappilly Falls, and Soochipara Falls.
Maharashtra: Kune Falls, Vajrai Falls (noted as one of the tallest in Satara district), and Thoseghar Falls.
Tamil Nadu: Hogenakkal Falls, Thalaiyar Falls, Agaya Gangai Falls.
Jharkhand: Hundru Falls, Lodh Falls.
Madhya Pradesh: Chachai Falls, Keoti Falls, Patalpani Falls.
Goa: Dudhsagar Falls, a popular tourist spot on the Goa-Karnataka border.