Unveiling nature's majesty: Visit South India's highest waterfalls.

Featured By Rehaan Chandy June 26, 2023

Once the Southwest Monsoon sets in, the waterfalls of the South come alive and are a sight to behold.

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This is a good time to go on a drive and take a peek at these beauties. Making your task easy, we have compiled a list of 10 highest waterfalls in the Southern states.

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At No. 10 is the Unchalli Falls, also known as Lushington Falls. It is located in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district. Height: 116 metres

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At No. 9 is the Kalhattigiri Falls. Formed by the Sharavathi river, it is located in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district. Height: 122 metres

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At No. 8 is the Hebbe Falls. Surrounded by a coffee estate, it is located in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. Height: 168 metres

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At No. 7 is the Magod Falls. Formed by Bedti river, it is located in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district. Height: 198 metres

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At No. 6 is the Soochipara Falls. Also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, it is located in Kerala's Wayanad district. Height: 200 metres

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At No. 5 is the famous Jog Falls. The tallest un-tiered waterfall in India, it is located in Karnataka's Shivamogga district. Height: 253 metres

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At No. 4 is the Barkana Falls. Formed by Seetha river, it is located in Karnataka's Shivamogga district. Height: 259 metres

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At No. 3 is Thalaiyar Falls. Also known as Rat Tail Falls, it is located in Tamil Nadu's Theni district. Height: 297 metres

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At No. 2 and taking the Kabini river on a deep plunge is the Meenmutty Falls in Kerala's Wayanad district. Height: 300 metres

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At the top of the heap is the South's — as well as India's — highest waterfall: Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka's Shivamogga district. Height: 455 metres

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