Kunchikal Falls is a waterfall in India located in the Nidagodu village near Masthikatte in the Shimoga district of state Karnataka.[2][3] Kunchikal falls cascades down rocky boulders and the total height of the falls is 183 meters (600 feet) according to the World Waterfall Database.[1] Kunchikal falls is formed by the Varahi river.
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Location | Nidagodu village, near Masthikatte, Shimoga district, Karnataka |
Coordinates | 13°41′41″N 75°01′05″E |
Type | Tiered |
Total height | 600 ft (183m)[1] |
Number of drops | 4 |
Watercourse | Varahi River |
After the construction of the Mani Dam near Masthikatte[4] and an underground power generation station[4] near Hulikal, Shimoga district, the water flow to the falls is greatly reduced and is visible only during the rainy season (July-Sept). As the falls are within a restricted area [citation needed], a gate pass is required to visit. The nearest Airport is at Mangalore, situated 138 km (86 mi) from Kunchikal Falls.[5]
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