Gokak Falls
Waterfall in Karnataka, India
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The Gokak Falls is a waterfall located on the Ghataprabha River in Belagavi district of Karnataka, India. The waterfall is 6.5 kilometers away from Gokak town.
| Gokak Falls | |
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 Illuminated Gokak Falls | |
  Location within Karnataka | |
| Location | Gokak |
| Coordinates | 16°11′30″N 74°46′35.4″E |
| Type | Ledge Waterfall |
| Total height | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Longest drop | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Average width | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Watercourse | Ghataprabha River |
About Gokak Water Falls
After a long, winding course, the Ghataprabha river falls 52 metres (171 ft) over the sandstone cliff amidst a picturesque gorge of a rugged valley. At the crest, the horseshoe-shaped waterfall has a flood breadth of 177 metres (581 ft). It also has a suspension bridge which is an attraction for people visiting Gokak.[citation needed]
Nearby Cities
Nearby rail stations
- Ghataprabha railway station
- Belagavi railway station
- Gokak Road railway station
- Sangli railway station
- konnur Railway Station
- Pachhapur Railway Station
See also
References
External links
- Gokak Falls Official Government Website
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