Barkana Falls

Barkana Falls
Location Agumbe, Shimoga District, Karnataka
Type Tiered
Total height 850 feet /259 meters
Watercourse Sita River
World height ranking 305

The Barkana Falls (Kannada: ಬರ್ಕಣ ಜಲಪಾತ) are among the ten highest waterfalls in India.[1] They are located near Agumbe in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka. The Barkana falls are formed by the Sita river. Currently Barkana falls are the prime source of one of the hydro electric projects in Karnataka. It is a wonderful location for sightseeing and enjoying a picnic, but beware of the leeches during the rainy season.

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References

  1. ^ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. http://www.world-waterfalls.com/database.php?s=T&t=G&category=country&search=India&orderby=height%20DESC. Retrieved 2007-02-23. 

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Hydrology of Karnataka
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Kerala  • Tamil Nadu  • Andhra Pradesh  • Maharashtra