Unchalli Falls

Waterfall Near Sirsi, Karnataka From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Unchalli Falls, also known as Lushington Falls, is a waterfall created by a 116-metre (381 ft) drop in the River Aghanashini in Karnataka, India. The falls are located 35 km (22 mi) from Sirsi . The falls are named for J. D. Lushington, a District Collector for the British Government, who discovered the falls in 1845.[1] It is one of world's 5 waterfalls where one can witness the extremely rare phenomena "Moonbows".[2]

Coordinates14°24′34″N 74°44′51″E
Total height116 metres (381 ft)
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Unchalli Falls
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LocationSirsi, Karnataka
Coordinates14°24′34″N 74°44′51″E
Total height116 metres (381 ft)
WatercourseAghanashini River
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The falls are sometimes called Keppa Joga because of the deafening sound they make.[clarification needed]

Location

Siddapur is approximately 35 kilometres (22 mi) from the falls.

Heggarne is approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) away, but visitors need to trek through a dense forest.[3]

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