India /Karnataka /Shimoga /Hosanagara
Kunchikal Falls is located near Masthikatte-Hulikal in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Kunchikal Falls also called Kunchikal Abbe. Kunchikal falls are formed by Varahi river. Varahi River cascades down hundreds of rocks near Hulikal (Ghati Temple), Hosanagara taluk, Shimoga District.Kunchikal falls cascades down rocky boulders and total height of this fall is 455 meters (1,493 feet) and this height makes this falls as highest waterfalls of India. The total length of cascade exceeds 1 km. After construction of Mani Dam near Masthikatte and underground power generation station near Hulikal, Shimoga district, the water flow to this falls is greatly reduced and visible only during rainy season.
Kunchikal Falls, Shimoga
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
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Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
July to September.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 to 3 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: Guide is not required for Kunchikal Falls.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Dodda Mane ; Near Bus Stand, Agumbe, Karnataka. ; Ph/M – +91-8181-233075 ; Food Serve – Pure vegetarian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport and Railway Station.
Bus : Nearest Bus Station is Sagara and Jogfalls Bus Stop.
Train : Nearest railway station is Shimoga. One can take train to Shimoga from Bangalore and can travel to Jog in buses from Shimoga.
Air : Nearest Airport is Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) 340 km. Shimoga airport is under construction 6 km away from the city towards Bhadravathi in a village called soganne. Another convenient airport is Mangalore International Airport (India)(Formerly Bajpe Airport) (IXE) 200 km. The other nearest airports are located in Hubli – 195 Km.
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Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.
HelplineEdit
- Police :100
- Fire :101
- Ambulance : 102
