Kunchikal Falls
Kunchikal Falls is located Nidagodu village near Masthikatte in Shimoga district of state Karnataka.Kunchikal falls cascades down rocky boulders and total height of fall is 455 meters according to world waterfall database.
Kunchikal falls is formed by Varahi river.
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. As the falls is within restricted area, Gate pass is required to visit and the pass is being issued at Hosangadi village. The nearest Airport is at Mangalore, situated from Kunchikal Falls.
