Kunchikal Falls - ಕುಂಚಿಕಲ್ ಫಾಲ್ಸ್
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Kunchikal Falls are the highest waterfalls in India and second highest waterfalls in Asia. They are located near Agumbe in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka. Kumchikal falls are formed by Varahi river. Currently Kunchikal falls are the prime source of one of the hydro electric projects in Karnataka.
This series of falls has been tapped for hydropower. It's no surprise that a fairly large river such as the Varahi was harnessed for electrical production. A powerful river dropping almost 1500' in a distance of about 1.25 miles. While this might be stretching the definition of a waterfall, the entire formation is known as the Kunchikal Falls.
This series of falls has been tapped for hydropower. It's no surprise that a fairly large river such as the Varahi was harnessed for electrical production. A powerful river dropping almost 1500' in a distance of about 1.25 miles. While this might be stretching the definition of a waterfall, the entire formation is known as the Kunchikal Falls.
Kunchikal Falls
ShimogaAgumbe
Pincode - 577435
Karnataka
