India is rich country in
heritage, culture and natural resources. It is bound by Himalayas in the north
and the eastern and western ghat in the over the east &
west peninsular coastline. These hilly terrain is a cradle for many
of the waterfalls across India. During the Monsoon while
the water is abundant they display a spectacular and magnificent view
which is treating to your eyes. It’s not easy to put together a Top 10 Best
Asia Waterfalls List as it’s completely subjective and maybe biased too. If you
bid to differ please suggest your choice and I will consider it to be added to
the list.
Hogenakkal Falls is a huge complex of
waterfalls in the middle of the Kaveri river in Dharmapuri area in Tamil Nadu.
At Hogenakkal, the river drops and creates numerous waterfalls as
the water cuts through the rocky terrain which together make a pretty
breathtaking view and defintely worth a visit if you are in the area. It is
sometimes referred to as the “Niagara of India.
The Jog Falls count among the world’s 10 best for
sheer magnitude and the second-highest plunge waterfall in India. An
astonishing 3.4 million liters of water per second is discharged from
a height of 829 feet, which is 40 per cent more than the average flow at
Niagara. The river Sharavati pours down in four distinct falls: Raja, Rani,
Roarer and Rocket. Visit the falls during monsoon to know the truth behind the
jazzy names!!
Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India’s 5th tallest waterfall and is
known for its spetacular view during the Monsoon. One an view the falls very
closely during the train journey from Goa to Karnataka. It lies in the border
of Karnataka and Goa.
Height: 1017 feet
River: Mandovi
Location: Goa
Dhuandar Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in
Madhya Pradesh. The river glides through the famous Marble Rocks before
plunging down in a waterfall. The plunge creates a bouncing mass of mist which
is so powerful that its roar is heard from a far distance and hence the
name Dhuandar.
7. Umbrella Falls
Abbey waterfall is located
between private coffee plantations among coffee bushes and aromas of
spice estates. River Kali cascades over rocks into calm pools posing
a very serene and tranquil atmosphere. The hanging bridge constructed just
opposite the falls provides a spectacular view of the falls for the tourists.
1. Sivasamudram Falls
The most powerful waterfall
in the world (33,000 cubic ft/s). This is a segmented waterfall.
The river branches off into two different streams each of which falls from a dizzy heights. The western stream is known as Gaganachukki, while the eastern stream is known as Bharachukki. As the water current is strong and gorge is deep, swimming is prohibited.
The river branches off into two different streams each of which falls from a dizzy heights. The western stream is known as Gaganachukki, while the eastern stream is known as Bharachukki. As the water current is strong and gorge is deep, swimming is prohibited.
Height: 300-350 feet
River: Kaveri
Location: Mandya, Karnataka
2. Hogenakkal Waterfall
Hogenakkal Falls is a huge complex of
waterfalls in the middle of the Kaveri river in Dharmapuri area in Tamil Nadu.
At Hogenakkal, the river drops and creates numerous waterfalls as
the water cuts through the rocky terrain which together make a pretty
breathtaking view and defintely worth a visit if you are in the area. It is
sometimes referred to as the “Niagara of India. 
Height: 30 feet
River:
Kaveri
Location:
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu.
3. Jog Waterfall
The Jog Falls count among the world’s 10 best for
sheer magnitude and the second-highest plunge waterfall in India. An
astonishing 3.4 million liters of water per second is discharged from
a height of 829 feet, which is 40 per cent more than the average flow at
Niagara. The river Sharavati pours down in four distinct falls: Raja, Rani,
Roarer and Rocket. Visit the falls during monsoon to know the truth behind the
jazzy names!! 
Height:
829 feet
River:
Sharavati
Location:
Sagara,
4. Dudhsagar Falls
Dudhsagar Falls is listed as India’s 5th tallest waterfall and is
known for its spetacular view during the Monsoon. One an view the falls very
closely during the train journey from Goa to Karnataka. It lies in the border
of Karnataka and Goa. Height: 1017 feet
River: Mandovi
Location: Goa
5. Dhuandhar Falls
Dhuandar Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in
Madhya Pradesh. The river glides through the famous Marble Rocks before
plunging down in a waterfall. The plunge creates a bouncing mass of mist which
is so powerful that its roar is heard from a far distance and hence the
name Dhuandar.
Height: 98 feet
River: Narmada
Location: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
6. Elephant Falls
Elephant Falls located near Shillong where the mountain stream
descends through two successive falls over fern-covered rocks. There are 3
waterfalls here namely Wir Phang Falls, Wei Iaplam Falls and Elephant
falls. Though both both Wir and Wei are famous picnic spot around Shillong, the
spectacular & voluminous view of the Elephant falls during Monsoon
justifies its name. Location:
Shillong, Meghalaya
7. Umbrella Falls
Umbrella Falls is ocated below the Wilson Dam in Bhandardara. The
falls is spectacular during the monsoon season while there is
abundant water in the Wilson dam. The bridge near the falls gives
a close look at the falls for the tourist. The falls is used
for hydro-electric power generation.
Height: 148 feet
River:
Pravara (Wilson Dam)
Location:
Bhandardara, Maharastra
.8. Athirapally Falls
Athirapally Falls is the
most famous water falls of Kerala and located along Valparai –
Chalakudy road is often referred to as the Niagara Falls of India.
Just 5 km apart on the road to Valparai is the another picturesque Vazhachal
waterfall. These two scintillating waterfalls in thick green forest are a part
of the Chalakudy river stream.
Height: 82 feet
River:
Chalakudy
Location:
Thrissur, Kerala
9. Abbey Falls
Abbey waterfall is located
between private coffee plantations among coffee bushes and aromas of
spice estates. River Kali cascades over rocks into calm pools posing
a very serene and tranquil atmosphere. The hanging bridge constructed just
opposite the falls provides a spectacular view of the falls for the tourists.
Height: 70 feet
River:
Kali
Location: Coorg,
Karnataka
10. Courtallam Falls
10. Courtallam Falls
Courtallam also called Spa
Of South India as it is a cluster of nine falls and they all apparently have
ayurvedic healing properties as their feeding streams pass
through groves of naturally growing herbs. Public is allowed
tobathe beneath the waterfalls. The three major waterfalls reachable by
road are the Main Falls, Five Falls, and Old Courtallam Falls. Other waterfalls
like Shenbaga Devi Falls and Honey Falls are reachable only by trekking on the
mountain. Height: 548 feet River: Chittar River, Manimuthar
River, Pachaiyar River and Tambaraparani River Location: Courtallam , Tamil Nadu