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| Gokak Falls | |
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| Illuminated Gokak Falls | |
| Location | Gokak |
| Coordinates | 16°11′30″N74°46′35.4″E / 16.19167°N 74.776500°E |
| Type | Ledge Waterfall |
| Total height | 52 metres (171 feet) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Longest drop | 52 metres (171 feet) |
| Average width | 177 metres (581 feet) |
| Watercourse | Ghataprabha River |
The Gokak Falls is a waterfall located on the Ghataprabha River in Belagavi district of Karnataka, India. The waterfall is 6.5 kilometers away from Gokak town.
After a long, winding course, the Ghataprabha river falls 52 metres (171 ft) over the sandstone cliff amidst a picturesque gorge of a rugged valley. At the crest, the horseshoe-shaped waterfall has a flood breadth of 177 metres (581 ft). It also has a suspension bridge which is an attraction for people visiting Gokak.[ citation needed ]