Barkana Falls
| Barkana Falls | |
|---|---|
| Location | Agumbe, Shimoga District, Karnataka |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 850 feet /259 meters |
| Watercourse | Sita River |
| World height ranking | 353 |
The Barkana Falls, formed by Seetha River, is a water falls located near Agumbe in Shimoga district of state of Karnataka, India and the water falls is among the ten highest waterfalls in India.[1] The water falls is filled with water only during rainy season.
The falls
Barkana falls is located at a distance of 10 km from Agumbe and has a height of about 500 feet and the area is surrounded by thick forest of Western Ghats.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Retrieved 2007-02-23.
- ↑ "Astounding Agumbe". Deccan Herald. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
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