Here are the 10 most beautiful and popular waterfalls in India.

India, the second most populous country in the world with more than 1 billion people, is a country with diverseculture and

breathtaking sceneries. As one of the 10 largest countries in the world in term of area, this country has numerous falls which are

perfect tourist   attractions .

Here are the 10 most beautiful and popular waterfalls in India.

1.) Courtallam Falls: Tamil Nadu

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The breathtaking waterfall on the above photo is one of the 5 waterfalls located in Courtallam. This small   town is frequented by

hundreds of tourists during weekends and season-time. The place is packed with tourist from June to September. The 3 most

popular falls in Courtallam which are accessible via roads are the Main Falls, Five Falls, and Old Courtallam Falls. Shenbaga Devi

Falls and Honey Falls can be reached only by trekking on the mountain.

2.) Jonha Falls: Jharkhand

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The beautiful Jonha Falls is a hanging valley falls in Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is situated at an edge of the Ranchi Plateau. The

waterfall is 43 meters high. Visitors have to descend 500 steps to admire the beauty of the falls and surroundings. It is also called

Gautamdhara Falls.

3.) Hogenakkal Falls: Tamil Nadu

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The Hogenakkal Falls that offers a wonderful panorama is located in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. The falls, which is also

known as Hogenakal Falls, is sometimes referred to as the “Niagara of India” due to its resemblance to the Niagara Falls of North

America. This major tourist attraction is also popular for its medicinal baths and boat rides.

4.) Abbey Falls: Kamataka

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The astonishing Abbey Falls is located in Kodagu, Kamataka. The waterfall, which is located between private coffee plantations,

can be viewed well by tourists through a hanging bridge built just opposite the falls. The name of this falls is also spelled Abbi Falls

and Abbe Falls.

5.) Anthirappilly Falls: Kerala

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Kerala is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in India. Athirappilly Falls is a fantastic tourist attraction in Thrissur district of

Kerala. The source of water of the falls is the Chalakudy River. This popular tourist destination has a height of 24 meters. Another

beautiful waterfall is located nearby – the Vazhachal Falls.

6.) Nohkalikai Falls: Cherrapunji

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Another tall waterfall in India is Nohkalikai Falls. It is 335 meters in height and is located near one of the wettest place on the planet

– Cherrapunji. One unusual feature of this waterfall is its plunge pool – it has green colored water.

7.) Dudhsagar Falls: Goa

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The Dudhsagar Falls that offers an astounding and scenic view is located in the Mandovi River in the state of Goa. The name of the

fall literally means “The Sea of Milk”. This spectacular natural phenomenon in Goa is 310 meters in height and is considered as one

of the most powerful falls in the country. This 4 tiered waterfall is particularly spectacular during the monsoon season.

8.) Jog Falls: Kamataka

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Jog Falls is one of the most remarkable falls in India. It is the highest plunge waterfall in the country with a height of 253 meters.

Jog Falls is untiered; it drops directly and does not stream on to rocks. This waterfall, which is a major tourist attraction, is located

in the district of Shimoga of Kamataka state. The falls is also known by a variety of names such as Gerusoppe Falls, Jogada Gundi

and Gersoppa Falls.

9.) Rat Tail Falls: Tamil Nadu

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Another tall waterfall in India is Thalaiyar Falls. The fall is also known as Rat Tail Falls. This waterfall with a height of 297 meters

and offers a panoramic view is located in the Palani Hill of Dindigul District in Tamil Nadu. Rat Tail Falls can be viewed 3.6 km

away from the west.

10.) Hebbe Falls: Kamataka

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Hebbe Falls is a beautiful waterfall nestled in the middle of a forest in Kamataka, India. It can be reached by walking or by a four-

wheeler. This wonderful waterfall is 168 meters in height. Hebbe Falls gushes down in two stages to form Dodda Hebbe (Big Falls)

and Chikka Hebbe (Small Falls).