Kunchikal Falls
Waterfall in Shimoga district, Karnataka
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Kunchikal Falls is a waterfall in India located in the Nidagodu village near Yadur-Masthikatte in the Shimoga district of Karnataka state.[2][3] The waterfall cascades down rocky boulders and the total height of the falls is 455 meters (1,493 feet), according to the World Waterfall Database.[1] Kunchikal Falls is formed by the Varahi River.
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 Interactive map of Kunchikal Falls | |
| Location | Nidagodu village, near Masthikatte, Shimoga district, Karnataka |
| Coordinates | 13°41′41″N 75°01′05″E |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 1493 ft (455m)[1] |
| Number of drops | 4 |
| Watercourse | Varahi River |
After the construction of the Mani Dam near Sulagodu[4] and an underground power generation station[4] near Hosangadi, Udupi district, the water flow to the falls has greatly reduced and is visible only during the rainy season (July-Sept). As the falls are within a restricted area, a gate pass is required to visit.[5][6] The nearest airport is at Mangalore, 138 km (86 mi) from the waterfall.[7]
