Kunchikal Falls – Shivamogga, First Highest Waterfall In India
Kunchikal waterfalls is located near Hulikal Village Masthikatte, Hosanagara ( Taluk ) Shivamogga ( District ) In Karnataka State. This the first Highest waterfall in India and also the rank 116th highest waterfall in world.
Kunchikal waterfall is formed from the river Varahi, This water falls down from a height of 455 meters (1493 feet) in a series of steps over these rocky boulders, creating a stunning and beautiful view.
After construction of Mani dam ( Varahi dam ) and Pickup dam behind this falls the water flow is less to the falls but in rainy season ( June – August ) is the best view to see this falls.
Kunchikal waterfalls is the restricted area to visit recquired pass from Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited ( KPTCL ) from nearest office, Nearest office is in Masthikatte.
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Best time to visit Kunchikal falls
The best time to visit Kunchikal falls is during rainy season ( June to September ) is the best time to visit Kunchikal waterfalls Masthikatte because the water flow is high in the rainy season.
How to get pass to Kunchikal falls ?
This falls is in Restricted area recquired gate pass to visit this place, Pass is issued near by KPTCL office Masthikatte or Hosanagara office another option is can get permission letter from district commissioner than you can visit this waterfalls.
How to reach Kunchikal Falls
By Road :
Via Kundapura and Shivamogga road number for Private and Government bus are traveling in this route once you reach to Hulikal bus stop than you can book auto or private vehicle to the waterfalls
- Bangalore to Kunchikal falls distance 380 km
- Shivamogga to Kunchikal falls distance 98 km
By Train :
Udupi railway station is the nearest railway station to this falls after that you can travel 75 km by bus or private vehicle.
By Air :
Shivamogga Airport is the nearest airport to Kunchikal falls after that you can travel 98 km via Kundapura – Shivamogga road by Government or Private bus or any private vehicle.
Kunchikal falls timings :
Morning 10:00 AM to Evening 6:00 PM, Note entry fees is free but Permission letter is recquired from Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited ( KPTCL )
Kunchikal falls address and location :
Kunchikal Waterfalls, Hulikal ( po ) 577448 Hosanagara ( Taluk ) Shivamogga ( District ) Karnataka, India
Near by tourist places to visit ( Between 20 km distance )
- Hulikal Ghat Temple
- Mani dam
- Varahi Backwater
- Hosangadi Power house
- Balebare falls
- Nagara Fort
- Chakra dam
- Kaveledurga Fort
- Talasi Abbi falls Yadur
Homestays near Kunchikal Falls :
- The Aamantrana Retreat Homestay
- Kavale Malemane Homestay
- Barekal Farmstay
- Kavale retreat
Q & A Realted Kunchikal Waterfalls
Yes Kunchikal waterfall is the first highest waterfall in India height of 455 meters.
No Jog falls and Kunchikal falls both are different water falls, Jog falls located in Sagara Taluk and the Kunchikal Falls is located in Hosanagara Taluk.
Kunchikal falls is formed from the river Varahi.
Kunchikal falls is also called as Kunchikal abbi or Kunchikal abbe.
Yes you can go but Permission letter or Pass is recquired.
Shivamogga to Kunchikal falls distance 98 km
Kunchikal falls in Karnataka State, Shivamogga district, Hosanagara Taluk, Masthikatte Village.
Udupi railway station is the nearest railway station to Kunchikal waterfalls.
Bangalore to Kunchikal falls distance 380 km
Pass is issued near by KPTCL office Masthikatte or Hosanagara office another option is can get permission letter from district commissioner than you can visit this waterfalls.
Morning 10:00 AM to Evening 6:00 PM, Note entry fees is free but Permission letter is recquired from Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited ( KPTCL )
The best time to visit Kunchikal falls is during rainy season ( June to September ) is the best time to visit Kunchikal waterfalls Masthikatte because the water flow is high in the rainy season
