Kunchikal Falls is located on Masthikatte-Hulikal on the Shimoga -Udupi border in Karnataka. It is a seasonal water falls on a river stream of River Varahi. The waterfall from a height of 455 meters in a cascading form on these rocky boulders giving an impressive sight. The Kunchikal waterfalls rank 116th in height in the world and India’s highest waterfall. The River Varahi flows down from a greater altitude in a cascading manner over these rocky structures close to the Hulikal Ghati Temple. There is also a hydel power plant where the water flows into Mani dam reservoir. The picturesque location is a splendid location to enjoy the nature’s delight and ideal for a picnic spot. During monsoon, one will be spellbound with the greenery and myriad waterfalls around this place.
