Kunchikal Falls
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| Location | Agumbe, Shimoga District, Karnataka |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 13.6947 |
| Longitude | 75.01813 |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 1493 feet/455 meters |
| Watercourse | Varahi River |
| World height ranking | 116 |
Kunchikal falls (Kannada:ಕುಂಚಿಕಲ್ ಜಲಪಾತ) are the highest waterfalls in India and second highest waterfalls in Asia.[1][2] 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.
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[edit] References
- ^ Showing all Waterfalls in India. World Waterfalls Database. Retrieved on 2007-02-19.
- ^ Showing all Waterfalls in Asia. World Waterfalls Database. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
