4 lesser known waterfalls in Karnataka perfect for a monsoon weekend getaway.

FEATURED By Marina Paulose June 23, 2023 Read More

Monsoons in the city, a headache. Monsoons in nature, pure heaven. Yes, that’s the stark difference location can make when it comes to rains.

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Flowing through the Western Ghats, the Bedti river takes a massive 200-metre plunge forming the Magod Falls.

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Magod Falls is around 450 km from Bengaluru — an almost 8-hour drive. The scenic Kavadikeri Lake is also along the way.

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Called Karnataka’s mini Niagara Falls, Gokak Falls is formed when the Ghataprabha river plunges around 170 feet into a gorge.

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Gokak Falls is 622 km away from Bengaluru and is around a 10-hour drive. Time-worn relics and monuments from the Chalukya era are found nearby.

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Known as the 'highest waterfall in India', the Kunchikal Falls drops from around 455 metres.

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Formed by the Varahi river, Kunchikal Falls flows down hundreds of rocks for over a kilometre. It is 380 km from Bengaluru and is around an eight-hour drive.

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The Unchalli Falls is a natural gem hidden in the Sahyadri forests of the Western Ghats.

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Created by the Aghanashini river, Unchalli Falls plunges from a height of 116 metres. It is 440 km from Bengaluru and is around a nine-hour drive.

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