Kunchikal Falls

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Kunchikal Falls
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Kunchikal Falls
LocationNidagodu village, near Masthikatte, Shimoga district, Karnataka
Coordinates 13°41′41″N75°01′05″E / 13.6947°N 75.01813°E / 13.6947; 75.01813
Type Tiered
Total height1493 ft (455m) [1]
Number of drops4
Watercourse Varahi River

Kunchikal Falls is a waterfall in India located in the Nidagodu village near Masthikatte in the Shimoga district of Karnataka state. [2] [3] Kunchikal Falls 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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After the construction of the Mani Dam near Masthikatte [4] and an underground power generation station [4] near Hulikal, Shimoga 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,[ citation needed ] a gate pass is required to visit. The nearest airport is at Mangalore, situated 138 km (86 mi) from Kunchikal Falls. [5]

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References

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